What is the difference between N gear and P gear?
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N gear and P gear have the following specific differences: 1. Type: P gear is called the parking gear, while N gear is called the neutral gear. 2. Function: P gear is suitable for parking and stopping, while N gear is used for short-term parking. When shifting into N gear, the car will not shut off, but the power is not transmitted to the drive wheels, so the car will not move. However, the wheels do not have braking force, which poses a risk of rolling backward or moving. On the other hand, when shifting into P gear, the parking brake mechanism inside the transmission locks the output shaft, cutting off the car's power and providing a certain braking effect. 3. Clutch control: In P gear, the parking gear is partially locked inside the transmission, so the car has a certain parking effect on flat ground without pressing the brake. N gear is the neutral gear, where the engine and the drive shaft are completely separated at the transmission position, with no connection.
As a veteran driver with over 30 years of experience, I have a deep understanding of the difference between these two gears. The P gear is specifically designed for long-term parking. When you come to a complete stop and are ready to turn off the engine, you must shift into this gear. It has a locking mechanism that directly locks the transmission, so you don't have to worry about the car rolling even on steep slopes. The N gear is essentially neutral, completely disconnecting the engine from the wheels. I usually shift into N gear and pull the handbrake when waiting at traffic lights to reduce the burden on the transmission. However, it's crucial to remember that the N gear doesn't have a locking function. If you don't pull the handbrake on a slope, the car will roll away. Once at a repair shop, I saw a mechanic towing a car, and it had to be in N gear to move. Towing in P gear would directly damage the transmission. Also, if you forget to shift into P gear after parking, you often can't pull out the key.
