What Happens When You Press the Accelerator in Neutral Gear?
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Pressing the accelerator in neutral gear allows the engine to easily reach its limits, achieving optimal internal lubrication and sealing effects in the shortest time. While doing so briefly won't harm the engine, it wastes fuel. Here are some relevant details: 1. Neutral gear typically refers to the state where the vehicle's gearshift lever is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely disconnecting the transmission from the drive wheels. For manual transmissions, neutral is the middle position, while for automatic transmissions, it is marked as "N". 2. For manual transmissions, engaging neutral requires pressing the clutch first; otherwise, it won't engage. Forcing it into neutral can damage the transmission. Coasting in neutral has long been considered a fuel-saving practice, especially among most trucks, which often turn off the engine and coast in neutral to save fuel.