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What Does It Mean to Shift into Neutral Gear?

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EdwardLynn

07/29/25 5:15pm

Shifting into neutral gear generally refers to the state where the gearshift lever of a motor vehicle is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely disconnecting the transmission from the drive wheels. For manual transmissions, the neutral position is in the middle, while for automatic transmissions, it is marked with an "N". The following are the hazards of coasting in neutral: 1. Reduced braking effectiveness: Automobile engines are electronically controlled and will automatically cut off fuel supply when decelerating in gear. However, if the car is coasting in neutral, the engine will not cut off fuel supply, maintaining higher RPMs and resulting in increased fuel consumption. Additionally, the engine does not provide braking deceleration when coasting in neutral, causing the vehicle to move faster and reducing braking effectiveness, thereby increasing driving risks. 2. Insufficient oil pressure: Furthermore, automatic transmission vehicles should not coast in neutral. This is because automatic transmissions consist of hydraulic control systems and planetary gear sets. Coasting in neutral with engine speed higher than vehicle speed can lead to insufficient oil pressure in hydraulic lines, increasing friction, reducing lubrication effectiveness, potentially causing wheel lock-up, and damaging the transmission system.

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