istundra

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oic.

should be ok then.

I do it sometimes too... but I pull the eBrake.

RamshakleZ

I don't do this in busy intersections or when I'm driving fast and come to a quick stop. I only do this when I'm in a more leisurely driving mood and am just strolling along. And since I don't put into N until I've come to a complete stop at the red light, there is no chance of the guy cutting in front of me. If he did, then I'm not at a complete stop (and thus, am still in D to do whatever maneuvering I need to)

But, I do see your point...

RamshakleZ

"pull" the E-brake? Well, i've got a 350 (i.e. auto trans). No Ebrake to "pull"... I have to push the foot lever to engage the E-brake... even more of a pain than just keeping my foot on the normal brake.

istundra

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ok. ur getting technical.

I mean... Depress the E-Brake Pedal.

cc16ue

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ok, lets think about this... how is shifting an auto from D to N different from you guys doing it on a manual? as long as you don't step on it while you are in neutral, it doesnt hurt the engine or the transmission. just my 2 cents

1022it

i was always told this (for manual transmissions): brakes are cheaper and easier to replace than a clutch. don't downshift to stop unless absolutely necessary.

if i did have an auto, i would take VikDiddy's advice and pull up on the e-brake instead of shifting into any neutral. i am sure the tranny usese some soleniods and valves every time you put the shifter into and out of drive... more use eventually = more worn/broken parts.

isam250

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i alway put it in neutral when im at a light, cuz my left leg gets tired =D

istundra

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I miss driving MT.

I bet if i endure rush hour right now, I'm sure get a work out.

Wests

Not gonna hurt anything.

Buds

Supposedly leaving the car in Neutral at long lights will SLIGHTLY improve your gas mileage (keyword there is slightly)

ihkskim

lies~ you guys just want people to think you have a manual. haha jk

jlin101

with modern trannies there is no significant increase in wear associated with putting the gear in N at stop lights. By the way, I don't think any auto tranny requires stepping on the brake to switch between R, N, and D. Shift lock is only for switching out of P (as a result of the infamous but false Audi auto-acceleration in the 80's).

RamshakleZ

My last car - a 2004 VW Touareg - required me to have the brake depressed when moving from N to D.

ben_r_

Huh I havent tried that. I just peeled out for the first time yesterday and yanked it to the left. Had traction control turned off and I lost control pretty damn easily. I was surprised. I will never do it again as I could feel that costing me money. But I had to try it once, just to know.

E-Z ES300

This is a cool thread. I thought i was the only one who sometimes puts the car in N when at a red light!