What gear should be engaged when the engine is left running for a long time?
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When the engine is left running for a long time, manual transmission vehicles can be shifted into neutral (N) with the parking brake engaged, while automatic transmission models can either be shifted into neutral (N) or park (P) with the parking brake firmly applied. Most automatic transmission vehicles are equipped with both P and N gears, both of which can be used when parking. However, the P gear has a locking mechanism, whereas the N gear does not. When shifted into P, the locking mechanism inside the transmission locks the gear, which indirectly locks the wheels, preventing the vehicle from rolling even if the parking brake is not applied. When shifted into N, the locking mechanism does not engage, and the vehicle may roll if the parking brake is not applied.