What are the hazards of parking in P gear without turning off the engine?
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Parking in P gear without turning off the engine can damage the transmission and engine. Here is the relevant introduction: 1. P gear: P gear mechanically locks the output shaft of the transmission to secure the car, preventing it from moving. 2. Harm of not turning off the engine: The prolonged contact time between the combustion gas in the cylinder and the cylinder wall increases heat loss, leading to higher fuel consumption in the engine. For gasoline engines, the weaker intake airflow at idle makes it harder for the carburetor to disperse the fuel mist, requiring a richer air-fuel mixture, which may also increase fuel consumption.