What is coasting in neutral?
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Coasting in neutral refers to the operation method where the driver shifts the gear lever to the neutral position while the vehicle is in motion, disengaging the clutch between the engine and the drive wheels, and allowing the vehicle to move by inertia. Below are relevant details: 1. Coasting in neutral can easily cause the vehicle to stall, which is detrimental to the car's engine. Coasting in neutral should only be performed under conditions where safety is ensured and the vehicle's technical condition is normal. It is prohibited to coast with the engine off, especially when going down steep or long slopes. 2. After shifting to neutral and disengaging from the drivetrain, the engine only consumes idle fuel. If not disengaged, 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, making the idle speed of electronically fuel-injected vehicles non-adjustable.