What Does Neutral Gear Mean?
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Neutral gear typically refers to the state where the gear shift lever of a motor vehicle is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely disconnecting the transmission from the drive wheels. Specific details about neutral gear are as follows: 1. Neutral position: For manual transmissions, the neutral position is in the middle, while for automatic transmissions, it is marked with an 'N'. 2. Coasting in neutral: Coasting in neutral has long been considered a fuel-saving practice, especially among most truck drivers who often turn off the engine and coast in neutral to save fuel. However, for modern fuel-injected engine cars, turning off the engine and coasting in neutral is not permitted.