QUOTE(Petre @ May 15 2015, 09:14 AM)
by the way, may i have simple yes/no for these questions below for AT
1 - advisable to go N before car stalls?
2 - advisable to go N when going downhill? re-engage into D when reach flats
i read that while its ok to go N when car is still in motion its damaging when re-engage into D when the car is still moving... hence the answer for the above is 1-yes 2-no correct?
3 - turn off engine when N should be no problem right
sorry noob abt AT engine

1. No
2.
NO. It is dangerous and DOES NOT save fuel.
3. Can.
QUOTE(mkmobile @ May 15 2015, 10:40 AM)
In my opinion and logical sense :
1- Yes, better to go N when car stop, like traffic light or waiting. Try open the engine hood and door, start the engine and try switch gear N to D (with brakes), you can hear different sound, like something is spinning, that's the clutch working. The more it works, the more it wears out faster, though it is designed to last longer for normal use.
Holding the brakes in D will wear out the engine mounts sooner. Other than that it will not damage the gearbox.
QUOTE(Petre @ May 15 2015, 10:44 AM)
thanks for your reply.
as for Q1, imagine scenario when i approach traffic light - red. while the car is still moving, is it ok to go N?
Advisable to shift into N only after the car has completely stopped.