What are the most damaging behaviors for automatic transmission vehicles?
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Automatic transmission vehicles are most damaged by the following behaviors: 1. Do not tow the vehicle arbitrarily when it has a malfunction: When a car breaks down and needs towing, the automatic transmission cannot be directly shifted into neutral like a manual transmission, as this can damage the transmission. After a malfunction occurs, the transmission oil pump cannot operate, and the components lack lubrication and cooling. When the car is towed, the transmission is still in operation, which can cause damage. Before towing, it is important to determine whether the car is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive. In any case, avoid towing the drive wheels of an automatic transmission vehicle. 2. Do not coast in N gear while driving: In the past, many people might have coasted in neutral to save fuel with manual transmission cars, but this is not advisable for safety reasons. Similarly, automatic transmission vehicles should not coast in N gear while driving because the transmission requires gear oil for lubrication. If the transmission is in neutral, the oil cannot properly lubricate the transmission, which may cause certain components to overheat or the gears to be damaged. In severe cases, the transmission may be ruined. 3. Do not shift into P gear before the vehicle has come to a complete stop: When parking, always engage the handbrake first so that the force is initially borne by the handbrake. Shifting directly into P gear puts all the force on the transmission, and if the car is hit by an external force while parked, it may cause internal damage to the transmission. 4. Shifting into R gear before the car has fully stopped: Automatic transmissions are much more delicate than manual transmissions. Engaging R gear while the car is still moving from D gear can cause a strong impact on the transmission, leading to premature failure. 5. Incorrect use of P and D gears: When waiting at a traffic light for about 30 seconds, you can stay in D gear with the foot brake engaged. For longer waits, shift into N gear with the brake engaged, but do not use P gear. If the car is hit hard while in P gear, the transmission can suffer significant damage. As automatic transmission vehicles gradually replace manual ones for their convenience, it is important to pay extra attention to driving habits and maintain good practices.