Seven Things You Should Avoid Doing with an Automatic Transmission

🚦Shifting from Drive to reverse or vice versa while the car is still moving can cause significant damage to the transmission.

🛑Putting the car in Park before it stops completely can lead to irreversible damage to the transmission.

🔀Coasting in neutral reduces control over the vehicle and can result in engine damage.

🚦Keeping the car in Neutral at stoplights limits control and may result in difficulty responding to emergencies.

💥Launching the car from a standstill can cause premature wear and tear on the transmission, leading to costly repairs.

Can I shift from Drive to reverse without stopping the car?

—No, shifting from Drive to reverse or vice versa while the car is still moving can cause damage to the transmission.

Is it safe to put the car in Park before it stops completely?

—No, putting the car in Park before it stops completely can lead to irreversible damage to the transmission.

Should I coast in neutral to save fuel?

—No, coasting in neutral reduces control over the vehicle and can result in engine damage.

Is it better to keep the car in Neutral at stoplights?

—No, it is better to keep the car in Drive with your foot on the brake for better control and responsiveness.

Is launching the car from a standstill recommended?

—No, launching the car from a standstill can cause premature wear and tear on the transmission and result in costly repairs.

00:01Introduction to the dangers of driving an automatic transmission.

01:07The importance of not shifting from Drive to reverse before the car stops moving.

01:55The dangers of putting the car in Park before it stops completely.

02:57The reasons why coasting in neutral is not recommended.

03:46The negative effects of keeping the car in Neutral at stoplights.

03:58The dangers of launching the car from a standstill.

04:46Why it is important to avoid driving with a low gas tank.

06:31The severe consequences of water getting into the transmission.