Five Things You Should Never Do in an Automatic Transmission Vehicle

⚙️Avoid putting your vehicle in neutral when coasting down a hill to maintain better control over your vehicle, save fuel, and comply with legal requirements.

🔄Always bring your vehicle to a complete stop before switching from drive to reverse or vice versa to avoid putting unnecessary strain on your transmission.

🚦Never launch your car by revving it up in neutral and then shifting it into drive, as it can cause excessive wear and tear on your transmission parts.

⏸️Leaving your vehicle in neutral at stoplights is unnecessary, as it doesn't save much fuel and puts no additional stress on your transmission.

🅿️Ensure you come to a complete stop before shifting into park to prevent damaging the parking mechanism and putting unnecessary strain on your drivetrain.

Why is it important to avoid putting your vehicle in neutral when coasting down a hill?

—Putting your vehicle in neutral takes control away from you, doesn't save much fuel, and may even be illegal in some states.

Why should you stop before switching from drive to reverse in an automatic transmission vehicle?

—Stopping before switching prevents excess strain on your transmission and ensures proper functioning of the gears and clutches.

What are the risks of launching your car by revving it in neutral and then shifting into drive?

—Launching your car this way can cause excessive wear on your transmission parts and lead to expensive repairs.

Is it necessary to put your automatic transmission vehicle in neutral at stoplights?

—No, leaving it in drive at stoplights does not put any additional strain on your transmission and saves negligible fuel.

Why should you come to a complete stop before shifting into park?

—Shifting into park while still in motion can damage the parking mechanism and strain your drivetrain.

00:00The video discusses five things to avoid in an automatic transmission vehicle.

00:30Avoid putting your vehicle in neutral when coasting down a hill to maintain control and comply with laws.

02:35Always come to a complete stop before switching from drive to reverse to protect your transmission.

04:04Revving your car in neutral and shifting into drive can cause excessive wear on transmission parts.

07:16Leaving your vehicle in drive at stoplights doesn't strain your transmission.

09:52Avoid shifting into park until you've come to a complete stop to prevent damage.