What Happens When You Press the Accelerator in Neutral?

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VonTheo
07/30/25 4:52am
Pressing the accelerator in neutral allows the engine to easily reach its limit, achieving optimal internal lubrication and sealing in the shortest time. Briefly revving the engine in neutral won't cause immediate damage, but it wastes fuel. Neutral typically refers to the state where the gearshift lever isn't engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely disconnecting the transmission from the drive wheels. In manual transmissions, neutral is the middle position, while in automatic transmissions, it's marked as 'N'. To shift into neutral in a manual transmission, you must first depress the clutch; otherwise, you won't be able to engage neutral, and forcing it could damage the transmission. Coasting in neutral has long been considered a fuel-saving technique, especially among truck drivers who often turn off the engine and coast in neutral to save fuel. However, for fuel-injected engine cars, coasting in neutral should be used with caution, and turning off the engine while coasting in neutral is strongly discouraged.
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