What is coasting in neutral?

[WalterMarie]

Coasting in neutral refers to the operation method where, while the vehicle is in motion, the driver shifts the gear lever to the neutral position, disengaging the clutch between the engine and the drive wheels, allowing the vehicle to move by inertia. The following are the consequences of coasting in neutral: 1. Coasting in neutral can easily cause the vehicle to stall, which is detrimental to the car's engine. 2. Coasting in neutral must be performed under conditions where safety is ensured and the vehicle's technical condition is normal. It is not allowed to coast with the engine off, especially when going down steep or long slopes. Additional information: Neutral gear disengages the drive system, maintaining only a fixed idle fuel consumption. Without disengagement, additional throttle may be required; otherwise, the mismatch between speed and gear may cause the vehicle to shake and stall. Nowadays, vehicles are equipped with electronic fuel injection systems, where the amount of fuel injection is controlled by an onboard computer based on sensors installed in the engine. The idle speed of electronically fuel-injected vehicles is not adjustable.