What is the difference between turning off the engine in N gear and P gear?

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07/29/25 5:41pm
There are mainly the following differences between turning off the engine in N gear and P gear: 1. When in P gear, the parking gear is partially locked inside the transmission, so the vehicle has a certain parking effect on flat ground without stepping on 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. 2. Therefore, P gear is suitable for parking and stopping, meaning you should shift to P gear when you reach your destination and need to turn off the engine; while during driving, at intersections or for temporary stops (such as yielding to vehicles or pedestrians), you should shift to N gear. 3. Note: For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, remember never to coast in neutral (N) gear.
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