Will shifting into R gear while driving an automatic transmission have any impact?
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Shifting into R gear while driving an automatic transmission will not have any impact. Below are some precautions for gear usage: 1. Check the gear position before starting: Since automatic transmission vehicles are equipped with a neutral start switch, the engine can only be started when the gear is in P or N position. This prevents the car from lurching forward if mistakenly started in other gears. Therefore, always ensure the gear lever is in P or N before starting the engine. 2. Avoid coasting in neutral at high speeds: Some drivers shift to N (neutral) while driving at high speeds or downhill to save fuel, which can potentially damage the transmission. This is because the transmission output shaft rotates at high speed while the engine idles, causing insufficient oil supply from the transmission oil pump and deteriorating lubrication conditions. The driven plates rotate at high speed driven by the wheels, which can easily lead to resonance and slippage, resulting in adverse consequences.