Car in stop by pressing brake while on gear "D"
Car in stop by pressing brake while on gear "D"
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Dec 28 2013, 08:59 PM, updated 12y ago
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hi guys, this may seem like a stupid question, but does it damage the gear box or the engine parts etc when i stop the car by pressing on the brake while the gear is still on "D" for auto transmission cars?? I have the habit of switching to neutral gear whenever my car is not moving even when i'm waiting for the traffic light or car is not moving when i'm stuck in the traffic. but however my car is stolen and thus i'll be driving my dad's old '08 civic and he never switch to neutral gear whenever the car stops. will this damage any engine parts or gear box???
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Dec 28 2013, 09:52 PM
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QUOTE(rcracer @ Dec 28 2013, 09:34 PM) nope, no damage unless you let go of the brake pedal without noticing and crashing into the car infront. thanks for the reply and info, i always thought this would damage the engine and maybe consuming more petrol when not switching to N gear while the car is not moving because before that i was driving an old saga and the car vibrates vigorously while car is not moving and still on D gear.the torque converter continues to spin but nothing is worn as only hydraulic fluid is being pumped around causing no wear actually pushing to D and N often causes more damage as the clutch packs and valve body is used a lot more, having to switch constantly from D to N defeats te purpose of a auto gearbox. just keep enough pressure on the brake pedal |
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Dec 30 2013, 11:32 AM
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Appreciate all of your replies here but my question is whether or not by doing so will damage the engine or gearbox, not asking whether should I put to N or just leave it at D while car is stopping.
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