What Causes Shaking When an Automatic Transmission is in D Gear?

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DiDonovan
07/23/25 11:25pm
Shaking when an automatic transmission is in D gear originates from the transmission because the gear is in D, which is the power connection state. Precautions for driving an automatic transmission: 1. The S gear is not a cure-all. Typically, the S gear is used when overtaking at high speeds. 2. For prolonged stops at red lights, use the foot brake. If waiting at an intersection for an extended period, it's advisable to shift the car into N gear and engage the handbrake. Keeping the foot on the brake for too long can cause the fuel temperature in the transmission to rise excessively. 3. Frequent pressing of the accelerator consumes more fuel. If the driver deliberately presses the accelerator hard during normal driving, the automatic transmission's computer may interpret this as a need to accelerate for overtaking, thus downshifting to increase torque. Frequently pressing the accelerator hard not only increases fuel consumption but also accelerates abnormal wear on the automatic transmission gearbox.
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