What does coasting in neutral mean for a car?

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Coasting in neutral refers to the operation method where, while the vehicle is in motion, the driver shifts the gear lever to the neutral position, disengaging the clutch between the engine and the drive wheels, allowing the vehicle to move by inertia. Consequences of coasting in neutral: Coasting in neutral can easily cause the vehicle to stall, which is not beneficial for the car's engine. Conditions for coasting in neutral: Coasting in neutral must be performed under conditions where safety is ensured and the vehicle's technical condition is normal. Particularly, do not stall or coast in neutral when going down steep or long slopes. After shifting to neutral, the engine remains at a fixed idle fuel consumption without disengagement, and you may need to apply additional throttle; otherwise, the speed and gear may not coordinate well, potentially causing the vehicle to shake and stall. Modern vehicles are fuel-injected, with the fuel injection amount controlled by an onboard computer based on sensors within the engine, making the idle speed of fuel-injected vehicles non-adjustable.