Auto Tips: Buying an Automatic Car for the First Time? These 4 mistakes while driving can be fatal for the gearbox

• Shifting from D to R or P mode without stopping the vehicle completely can damage the gearbox.
• Using the neutral mode on a slope reduces vehicle control and may damage the gearbox.
• Frequent use of P mode in traffic and incorrect parking can be fatal for the gearbox.

Automatic Car Updates: Every time people face traffic problem in India. An automatic car option can always be rewarding and comfortable for people who are fed up with traffic. Because automatic cars don’t require frequent clutch presses and gear changes like manual cars. Driving an automatic car is very different from a manual car. So it is very important to take care of some important things while driving an automatic car. Many people make some mistakes while driving, which can damage the gearbox and damage the car. Avoid the following mistakes while driving an automatic car.

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Changing gears while the car is running

One of the most common mistakes made by automatic car drivers is changing gears while the car is in motion. Do not shift the gear from Drive (D) to Reverse (R) or Park (P) mode unless the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Doing this mistake puts a lot of stress on the internal parts of the gearbox, which can quickly break or damage the gearbox. Therefore, ensure that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before shifting gears. (Photo Courtesy – Pinterest)

Use neutral on slopes

There are many people who set the car in neutral mode while driving down slopes or flyovers to read the mileage. But this is the biggest mistake. This method is not only harmful but also unsafe. Setting the car to neutral mode reduces your control over the car. Also the oil supply to the gearbox also stops. This causes gearbox parts to rub against each other, overheating and causing damage.

Using park mode at traffic signals

When the car stops for a short time at a traffic signal or in a place with heavy traffic, some people immediately turn on the park mode. Always remember that park mode is used to park the car in a place where it is completely closed. If you frequently use park mode in traffic areas, the locking pin may become stressed. If you are stuck in a traffic jam, simply hold the brake or put the car in N (Neutral). Repeatedly switching on P mode may damage the vehicle.

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Leaving the vehicle in P mode

When you park the car, it is a very bad habit to put your foot in P mode directly. This puts the entire weight of the car on a small part of the gearbox. When parking the vehicle, first stop the vehicle, shift the vehicle to N mode, and then apply the handbrake. So that the entire weight of the car falls on the brake. Only then shift to P mode.