Experts talked about the bad habits of Ukrainians driving cars with automatic transmissions.

The practice of shifting the automatic transmission into neutral during short stops, a habit often observed among Ukrainian motorists, has sparked debate about its effect on the durability and performance of automatic transmissions. Many drivers, influenced by the experience of using a manual transmission, believe that shifting the automatic transmission into neutral at a traffic light is a smart move, assuming that it saves battery power because it eliminates the need to hold the brakes. However, automotive experts say this common practice can have unintended consequences. Contrary to the belief that shifting to neutral saves battery power, experts warn that frequent shifts can lead to increased wear of friction elements and the need for more frequent transmission oil changes in cars with automatic transmissions. While drivers may think that by shifting into neutral they are protecting the automatic transmission from being regularly under load, the counterargument is that constant gear shifting itself can contribute to increased wear and tear on the transmission system. It is important to note that there is an exception to this view - during long stops, such as waiting at a railway crossing, shifting to neutral may be justified. However, even in these cases, it is recommended to use the brakes to prevent the vehicle from moving unintentionally. Automatic transmission repair specialists emphasize the importance of following certain rules to ensure long-term and trouble-free operation of cars with an automatic transmission. Regular and timely oil change, control of the fluid level and rejection of a sporty driving style are the most important measures to maintain the reliability and efficiency of automatic transmissions. In essence, while the goal of switching to neutral may be to save energy or protect the drivetrain, it is important that drivers weigh the potential disadvantages, such as increased wear and the need for more frequent maintenance, against the perceived benefits. Every driving habit, even a seemingly harmless one, can have different consequences for the overall condition and performance of the vehicle's transmission.

The practice of shifting the automatic transmission into neutral during short stops, a habit often observed among Ukrainian motorists, has sparked debate about its effect on the durability and performance of automatic transmissions.

Many drivers, influenced by the experience of using a manual transmission, believe that shifting the automatic transmission into neutral at a traffic light is a smart move, assuming that it saves battery power because it eliminates the need to hold the brakes.

However, automotive experts say this common practice can have unintended consequences.
Contrary to the belief that shifting to neutral saves battery power, experts warn that frequent shifts can lead to increased wear of friction elements and the need for more frequent transmission oil changes in cars with automatic transmissions.

While drivers may think that by shifting into neutral they are protecting the automatic transmission from being regularly under load, the counterargument is that constant gear shifting itself can contribute to increased wear and tear on the transmission system.

It is important to note that there is an exception to this view - during long stops, such as waiting at a railway crossing, shifting to neutral may be justified. However, even in these cases, it is recommended to use the brakes to prevent the vehicle from moving unintentionally.

Automatic transmission repair specialists emphasize the importance of following certain rules to ensure long-term and trouble-free operation of cars with an automatic transmission. Regular and timely oil change, control of the fluid level and rejection of a sporty driving style are the most important measures to maintain the reliability and efficiency of automatic transmissions.

In essence, while the goal of switching to neutral may be to save energy or protect the drivetrain, it is important that drivers weigh the potential disadvantages, such as increased wear and the need for more frequent maintenance, against the perceived benefits.

Every driving habit, even a seemingly harmless one, can have different consequences for the overall condition and performance of the vehicle's transmission.

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