I've been a mechanic for a long time and I can assure you a lot of this information is just simply not true. Most (not all) manufacturers do not recommend replacing transmission fluid unless a repair is being made. A vehicle parked in the sun will not heat up the drivetrain even close to how hot it gets while operating. Shifting into drive while idling is not tough on the drivetrain or every transmission would be failing (Most people start their vehicle before placing in reverse or drive meaning the engine is idling) There is no need to place a transmission in neutral while stopped, torque converters are not engaging the transmission drive clutches until the stall speed is reached which is higher than idle speed. This also contradicts a point made in the video about how placing the trans is neutral can be dangerous in case an emergency maneuver is needed. Most vehicles also use electronic shifting, even if a shifter lever is still present. These shifters do not have a mechanical link to the transmission, it's all electrical outputs. Even older cable operated shifters would not transmit any damaging force to the transmission components simply by resting a hand on it. Oddly, a lot of the visuals do not match the content in the video (like talking about changing transmission fluid and showing coolant being added to a reservoir) Not sure why so many misleading images were chosen. There are valid points made as well in this video, however if the intent of this was to be informative to people who do not have a good understanding of the matter, they would benefit more if they didn't watch this due to so much false information.
I've also seen on some other channel that shifting to neutral at stop lights could use more gas because the engine runs faster in neutral than in drive (while stopped). I've seen this in my own car _sometimes_, but not always. Maybe it has to do with the temperature of the engine? I was wondering if this video has been AI generated.
The fact that it started out with fuel level told me all I needed to know about this video. The potential problems which can be triggered by a low tank level (fuel pump overheating & failing prematurely, tank sediment being pulled into the system) were accurate, but this has absolutely NO effect whatsoever on the transmission, whether it's a stick/manual OR an automatic.
@3:31 - it is fine to leave your car in drive when at a red light. Now if you are a train crossing and there is a train that is passing and you are going to be there for a while, it is recommended to either put the car in park or even turn the car off.
If the car is parked on a hill: 👇 1) Stop the car - press the brakes. 2) Shift to N and use the handbrake. 3) Release the brakes to allow the weight of the car to settle on the handbrake. 4) Press the brakes and shift into P. If your handbrake is not holding the car, then check/repair it. If the car is on a flat surface, then you do not need the above steps. 12:04 - It's a drift time 🤣🤣
Brake to total stop. Hold foot brake down, move to P, pull up hand brake. Moving to hand brake while holding foot pedal down is good is extra safety on a slope. Some hand brakes can still allow slight settling movement.
If the transmission is strong enough to move a car from a dead stop, it has no problem with putting it in park while applying the brakes then applying the parking brake. No wear and tear or damage.
One BIG downside of shifting into neutral (I used to do it going down a long+moderate hill). I had a pushbutton-start car. I did it a lot, ONCE the engine stalled (spark plug controller). I lost power steering & power brakes. The push button only works in Park. It was a bit thrilling. No more
@ 3rd gear is behind-the-curtains in my vehicle. I cannot select it. If you are talking about engine braking settings in an AT vehicle, it works, but revvs the engine, when going downhill… I thought that “neutral” had been “outsmarting” that, but no. DON’T do it.
@ I DO NOT ADVOCATE for this, for safety reasons I cited. The computed gas mileage goes UP on this long downslope, in neutral. It showed it over-and-over. Don’t do it.
Doooood! Ive been a gear head for 50 years and ive never heard of a transmission getting damaged by the weight of a hand on the shifter. Maybe pulling or pushing on it but not just resting. Also heat from parking in the sun damaging the transmission? It recieves massive amounts of heat from usage, the pavement etc . They are designed to operate in heat so parking in the shade may keep your paint nicer but has no effect on the trans.
Hand on the shifter can wear out the forks, and other components. More prevalent on Manuel. But we always taught it so you'd have more control in an emergency
@@RogerSize manuals yes maybe but also depends on the style and type shifter most have ball detents built in the shifter you have to move past before the shifter engages any type of direct contact and pressure against internal components.
Might I add depending how much you value your vehicle. Pay a little extra and go with a good quality synthetic automatic transmission fluid. It's an investment
Automatic transmissions have specific needs for fluid, often different for different models, to get the right combination of lubrication and clutch friction. Using anything other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid is iffy at best.
Most of your synthetic automatic transmission fluid are approved by the auto manufacture industry at least my application is. Take my word synthetics always outperforms regular fluids. If you do some research you will discover this
I agree. When it comes to the transmission fluid...especially with Honda only use OEM fluid. I would do full synthetic. I would also change the fluid at a reputable shop. I would change the fluid every 40-50,000 miles (depending on how you add those miles).
@1:55 - I like how the narrator talks about "putting your car in neutral on an automatic transmission" but shows pictures of a manual transmission! Also, it is okay to shift into neutral when coasting as long as you come to a complete stop before putting it back into gear (reverse or drive).
i watched until you said to shift in neutral at stop light. it is the worst advice to give to someone. you will do 10 times more harm on the gear box. most stresful thing is shifting in gear. you wear the cluch and the presuure is at maximum. under 5 min, leave it in gear at stop ligh. do not listen to stupid peopels that post for money...
When stopped in traffic at a red light or for whatever reason in a lane of travel, particularly if you're the last vehicle in line with moving traffic coming up from behind, I highly recommend leaving about a car length distance between your vehicle and any vehicle stopped in ahead of you, picking your "out" (which way you would go if you needed to move quickly), keeping your vehicle in gear and ready to go (not in neutral), and watching your rear view mirror. If the vehicle coming up behind you is not slowing down, don't just sit there and get blasted, move quickly and use your "out". I have used this practice for years, and by moving quickly and using my preplanned "out" I have avoided getting hit from the rear at high speed on at least two occasions. I am especially diligent about watching my mirrors, staying in gear, and being ready to move quickly when stopped in traffic on my motorcycle. Getting hit from the rear while stopped on a motorcycle never turns out well for the rider. In my experience as a first responder of over three decades (not retired), rear end collisions were the most common type of traffic crash, with up to and including fatal results for the occupant(s) of the vehicle struck. An automobile at the tail end of stopped traffic on a highway getting blasted by a tractor-trailer still moving at highway speed doesn't stand a chance. Don't just sit there and let it happen - MOVE.
The issue of continuing on, pass the time when the vehicle should have been refueled, has nothing whatsoever to do with whether the transmission is manual or automatic.
Auto trans, ( cold engine ) warm up before shifting; parking- shift to neutral, apply parking brake, then shift transmission to park. Fluid- change every 12 months, or as required in the service manual..
No always follow the manufacturers recommendation's however I have noticed that with fully synthetic oils they are recommending 15000 klm changes however as one of the young mechanics said to me he still would not go over the 10000 klm with a 5w - 30 oil regardless
I was reading a comment about your show. One mechanic said in his comment you guys don't know what you're talking about I never knew how to work on a vehicle but in 1979 I was 19 years old and I went into the US Army and I was taught to be a diesel mechanic. One thing they taught me never rabbit start a vehicle that means it doesn't matter if it's hot or winter if you quickly start your car and leave you could do more damage to your engine and your transmission. Here's how it was explained to me a diesel or a gas engine has two warm up because the oil pressure needs to build order to Lube the piston and to have the right pressure. If an engine is cold the oil pressure overnight drops it to the bottom of the oil pan when you take off real quick inside of head housing the Piston has to work if there's not enough oil pressure then the Piston was scratch inside of the head housing which means loss of power overtime damaging the engine that's what I was taught in the US Army because are Vehicles had to be combat ready that means no issues on the battlefield far as the transmission when you're warming up your engine you are also warming up your transmission does the transmission also has pressure far as oil change I was taught that good oil is a light color like honey as the compound in the oil breaks down the color of that point turn to the color of tea when it goes beyond that it will turn into like dark coffee you do not want it turning into coffee because that means the compound it's gone I don't wait every 3,000 MI to change my pickups oil I change it every time it turns to like dark tea I don't wait until it turns into like dark coffee because when you change it in the right manner your engine will last a lot longer how far is the transmission every vehicle is different on your transmission manual it says change it every 40,000 MI because the transmission fluid also has a compound what's your transmission gets up to 40,000 MI the compound breaks down so your transmission fluid starts to burn I was taught to be a mechanic in the US Army I was a track and automotive mechanic I was told when I was in the military we change our radiator fluid for winner and for the summer the point is everyone's got their opinion I just wished people w o o d be more respectful to your Channel
All of my GM cars and trucks which is about 23 since 199 2 I have always put it in neutral while coasting downhills or approaching a red light. Never had any problems with it never hadany problems with any transmissions. Some of these videos that you see people don't know what the hell they're talking about
Yes coasting can cause serious damage to a AT but not many people even try putting a AT out of D into neutral especially while moving. The only time I coasted down a hill in neutral was when my oil cooler housing failed driving and dumped almost all of the engine coolant all over almost causing the Dodge 3.6l Pentistar engine to almost overheat luckily I just made it to the top of the hill and stopped the engine before causing damage to the heads or gaskets that usually will kill most Chrysler engines. I put the van in neutral (reluctantly) but didn't start the engine and actually ran 2 red lights fortunately it late April 2020(shutdown) and made it coast with in a half mile of my house and the engine was cool enough to turn on the engine and I drove within a block away from home and parked before it could start to over heat. Engine on or off coasting in neutral will damage an AT. Don't put in neutral at light either it doesn't save much of anything especially if its a DCT. So many people forgot it was neutral and blew their engine and i witnessed others in N on an incline and step on the gas only to roll backwards hitting the vehicle behind them
4 you can leave car in drive will not hurt the transmission 5 you don't need to let your car warm up 6 you can let your hand rest on gear shifter unless it is a manual transmission
😂 "unless it is a manual transmission"? What? I've been driving for almost 20 years now, and Manuals don't have a problem with resting your hand on the knob. Matter of fact, some of the vehicles I drive are not equipped with a tachometer (RPM gauge), and I was informed when I was going through driver's training, that feeling the vibration through the shifter is a way to get an idea of the RPMs of the engine. This video has *some* reasonable tips.... But they're outnumbered by the garbage in the rest of the video.
@10:39 - Ugh. So...turning off your engine? Come on. Sure you won't be using that much fuel but you will also add the wear on your starter. I also hate the cars that have the new automatic turn off on the engines when idling. I turn that feature off when I am driving a car that has it.
Whether your fuel tank is full or Almost empty, the fuel pump sucks the fuel in the same spot, -at the bottom of the tank. So, if there's gunk in your fuel tank, the pump will suck it up whether your tank is full or almost empty.
Yeah that's something I didn't know until recently. I thought the fuel pickup was floating on the top of the liquid, not pulling it from near the bottom of the tank.
@@zsenatrontheelder I think I see what you did there. lol. Understanding fuel delivery systems is key. If you think about it, where does 'gunk' come from anyway, and how does it not get pumped to the engine? If it is introduced when adding fuel, it is fully suspended. By your analogy, keeping the tank full should keep the 'gunk' suspended and you never let the 'gunk' reach the bottom. If so, and you never let it collect at the pump and get pumped out, eventually there won't be enough space in the tank for the new fuel. (it does drop out of suspension eventually) If it comes from the inside surfaces of the fuel tank, then it's imperative that you NEVER fill the tank because you don't want that 'gunk' washing off the tank walls. lol. See the logic in all this? Practicality totally trumps over what could be. That's why every vehicle has at least 1 good fuel filter. Often there are several and some are pre-filters/strainers. This video's advice on this topic is bogus, urban legend. Perhaps the better practice is to run the tank empty before every fill-up to avoid any sediment build-up at all. How practical is that?
"Gunk" is ONE issue. In cold climates condensation, WATER is often a bigger concern. The greater the volume of air in the gas tank the greater this can be a problem. In winter, always try to keep your gas tank filled above half capacity. This limits condensation of water vapor in the air above the fuel in the tank.
@@martinhvam1031 It's also of note that ethanol blend gas can remove small amounts of water and pump it to the engine where it is exhausted harmlessly. But if there is too much water, it can separate out to the bottom of the tank.
All sorts of disasters can occur when changing transmission fluid ,the transmission wears in according to driving style and may do unusual things when the fluid is fully changed, reccomendations include periodically draining out a proportion of the fluid and topping up with some new fluid, rather than risking a complete change,
Um. Fully changing transmission fluid only causes problems: 1) If you use two different brands of fluid. 2) Or if it not topped up properly so it is over-filled or under-filled. Checking levels usually occurs with the engine running and thus it can be hard to read the transmission dipstick. Therefore I tend to favor draining out the old fluid completely and measuring the old fluid in a chemist's glass measuring jug. Then measuring the new fluid to exactly the same amount as the old fluid before putting it in the transmission and using only the manufacturer's product. But yes fully changing transmission fluid is indeed risky if it is not done correctly.
@@didioentoro7575 My trans guy had me flushing my 4l60e every 15k miles Ea fillup added Lucas non slip,,,never had a solenoid stick again and got 160k out of that trans. Totally worth it.
No need to put into N if you are in stoplight. Use the breaks then release the break when go signal is On. Breaks are cheaper than transmission being worn. Automatic transmission are good nowadays
@@somponesakdy826Some of the video's advice is good but think about it. Every time the gears are engaged in an automatic transmission, the torque converter must go from free spinning to the speed of the gear requested. This happens when the clutch packs engage. There is some very brief slippage for this to occur which cause some slight wear. Every shift the transmission makes has the same disengage/engage moment of slippage involved which is why the fluid eventually becomes more abrasive and needs changing. Only if your cooling system is so bad it cannot keep the torque converter 'cool' would "N" be better than "D" at a traffic light. Then you have a different and more emergent problem.
Discusses the cons of shifting to neutral with an automatic transmission...shows _manual_ transmission operation. Although, as far as it goes...in a _manual,_ the shift to neutral to save gas thing does work, which is where I'm gonna guess the idea for doing it with an automatic comes from. The whole thing is designed to do that through the normal course of operation on a manual transmission. Automatics are in so many different configurations that you can damage some by going from neutral to drive, but not others, and that's entirely dependent on how that particular transmission was designed. I'd read up on it before attempting it with any automatic.
Mercedez Benz has "gliding mode" which automatically does that when you stop accelerating while the car is moving...why would they make the car do that if it damages the transmission or any other component of the car...?
okay Im sorry but my father was a mechanic his whole life till he passed away this guy is doing this video for views majority of what he says is very wrong.. since when are u not allowed to throw a car in neutral while coasting downhill? my dad did it every single day it does release pressure on the engine ur brakes still work too and it is completely safe to switch back to drive immediately ive been doing it for 10 years with my 07 civic never had an issue. also why do u have stock photos of manual transmissions while talking about automatics? didn't have the energy? laziness? yea click bait for views NEVER say shit about cars or anything for that matter, without using a quick ass google search. why do people use social media and give advice if they can't even fact check their own information...
One other thing i have always been told to do but not so sure about with keeping your trans in good condition is that when you are parking you should go: stop > shift to neutral > apply handbrake > shift to park. Few mechanics in my family have always told me this is the best way to prolong the life of your trans... any insights?
3:18 it's debatable honestly, because yes the friction is a long-term issue, but if you're only stopping for seconds I think it's best to keep it on drive for split second reactions(for the worst case scenario)
It’s best to learn and do as much upkeep on your car as possible, especially when many mechanics will “accidentally” put fluids in the wrong place or mix coolant fluids causing a huge and costly problem. If anyone isn’t aware, you don’t mix orange and green, it will turn into a thick goop and ruin your radiator. I had that unfortunately happen to me and because I was to sick to do anything, and I trusted an auto shop that I knew the local PD used for their tune ups, I trusted they would do a good tune up... I was wrong. Then sadly years later, I went back and seeing all the state awards for best auto shop on the wall, I thought they became an honest business... how wrong I was. I went in for an inspection sticker, not only did they say my car didn’t meet safety requirements, even tho I had new brakes and struts and so much more done at the dealership I got my car from, well I, not only did I not get a rejection sticker, but had to fight for the paperwork stating I paid for an inspection and what work I needed too. The worst was when I left that place, one of my tires wasn’t bolted on correctly, had few loose lug-nuts, lost hubcap...no big deal there, but the worst was several punctures in my fuel lines, and one brake line, and a new staring rod cracked, and mysteriously all the lights kept flashing on the dash.... that is so not cool. Not only could my car have had a bad accident on the highway, I could have been injured or worse... however I was more concerned for others safety had my car lost control. Then I was also warned not to do or say anything about this, and well, I don’t have the energy to fight this auto shop, nor the monetary means either. I should have had more cameras filming, but I did catch them on one camera going through my stuff that they had no business going through for a legal safety check. Albeit I’m speaking out now and here that maybe this may help someone else out, and for them to be cautious and add cameras in car too. Now I’m thinking about the many accidents that have occurred in my area has me questioning if there is more to those drivers misfortunes, or is it because I have experienced this more than once that I’m just either paranoid, extra cautious, or over thinking that there maybe a huge connection keeping this business fully booked solid from malfunctions etc... I don’t know, but I do hope someone finds this helpful, even if it to get to know your car inside and out and how to do maintenance and repairs, or at least have the knowledge so that a mechanic can’t rack up your bill. NOTE : not all auto shops or mechanics are this way and many have been on news for causing issues or fabricate car issues. However, just know that decent mechanics and automotive shops are around, it’s just that the really excellent and honest mechanics are like a needle in the haystack, very hard to find, but when you do find one, be extra nice and tip the mechanic too for doing an excellent job, and also schedule routine tune ups in advance.
mistake 2.. don't switch your car in neutral because it cause wear and tear constantly switching gears.. Mistake 4 don't keep your car in drive and constantly switch your car in neutral at all red lights because it prevents wear and tear... wait.. what?😂
Sunlight heating your transmission, never have I felt a static auto transmission anything near the temperature of an auto transmission that has covered even a trip to the supermarket, maybe an issue if you live in Death Valley but I doubt even that scenario would be detrimental.
As an extra bonus shifting to N is that your foot is not for minutes on the brake pedal. If your disc brakes are very hot they warp easily because the pads on the disc have a different temperature than the rest of the disc. Can cost you a thousand dollar repair.
@@eckypooh50 Hi, my lexus also has hold and automatic hold. These modes seem handy as they actuate automatically your brake. Especially when driving up hill. However, be careful with this feauture when discs are hot e.g. in hilly terrains or mountains. It certainly does not prevent the risk of warped discs as they activate the same pads. If your discs have normal temperature however it is fine to use it.
Good Video. Also (not sure if mentioned already), having a key chain with a bunch of keys heavily hanging on your ignition is not good for your ignition switch.
Thanks for the tips,most of the people here in my place🇫🇮,they sit in the car switch engine on, and directly go without starting up or heating up the engine😅😊
You want to be careful shifting from drive to neutral, if the car is moving, if there's no gate to prevent the shifter from going into reverse or park without moving the shifter sideways. Vehicles with the shifter on the steering column are at risk of this if you aren't careful.
Next before putting ur car to park make ur hand brakes hold place it in park method in natural pull hand brake release off brake to have hand brake engage then place in park
What if the check engine light shows an unclear issue like an incorrect purge flow when you replaced the purge valve to fix that same error code or when the light keeps turning off
The real reason your fuel pump will fail early if you run on empty is that it sucks air, then fuel. This is called cavitation and it causes damage to the impellor blades.
When I was a kid in high school I would drive my mom’s car to school…. I used to put it in neutral rev it up and slam it in drive … neutral drop.. I beat the hell out of that thing lol
The fuel pump being submerged in the tank and using diesel or petrol as lube has nothing to do with a manual or automatic transmission. Coasting the car in neutral, if it was an old manual transmission vehicle, it can save fuel. I did the tests myself running only on highways, and if I always had the car 8n gear, with a fuel tank of 70L I could do around 850km. If I coasted in neutral in the same type of road, I managed to do 1023km. This fact however is no longer feasible in modern vehicles.
Truthfully the park paul locking pin which was the locking pin from a Mercedes 722.6 transmission dipstick tube plug lock pin was pretty funny. Thank you AI
4:48 not always true, many shifters to not connect direct to the mechanism internally direct they connect to linkage and the movement has to be past a certain point to release internal pawls and detents in the shifter itself to affect the linkage which would then exsert the motion on the internal shift mechanism inside the transmission
_Resting your hand on a gearbox lever might feel natural_ What? Why? The natural (and right) place for hands is on the steering wheel, one next to another. To rest one on the lever (any longer than necessary to shift) is bad for the transmission, bad for safety, bad for style and not natural at all. It instantly indicates a weak driver. As to not waiting on long red light while in Drive mode (shift to N instead, to P if not on level terrain) - of course do shift, also due to another reason: respect for those behind you. Imagine a wet evening, dense traffic, red lights one after another. Braking lights are very strong on modern cars. To have to watch a preceding car's strikingly bright lights while waiting long on a red light fatigues your sight so your sight is weary rather soon. Don't do it to others = don't shine them brightly in the eyes by resting your foot (100% unnecessarily) on the brake pedal while stationary.
You preach safety about where to put your hands while driving (10 and 2) then go on to suggest an unsafe method of waiting at a light. You should never take your foot off the brake at a light. If you get rear ended your car will fly forward and who knows where you'll end up. Also if it's in park that little parking pawl inside the transmission will snap like a twig and not prevent the car from moving.
Driving through deep water we do every single day in a four-wheel-drive in Australia so driving through deepwater and a car is different to a four-wheel-drive. You might have to do your research on that one properly.
The Car Nut (another TH-camr) says shifting to neutral when stopped at a light puts extra wear on the transmission and should be avoided. But I do it all the time and the trans never balks. I have 175k miles on a fusion 2.0 and the tranny is smooth as new.
Ram says to stop and place the 68RFE transmission in neutral if you need to cool it. Not sure if that’s something unique to it because it’s behind a Cummins.
You guys just always looking for ways to criticize. We all know drivers who are mechanically inept. This video probably helped many of them. Have you made a video? Please attach the link as I'm sure a lot of us would like to critique them. But I have my doubts you've done so.
Man you said it well. Every vid has egg spurts that never respond when you call them on something. Most are miserable curmudgeons and just get off being negative
The more you turn off your vehicle, then restart it will cause damage to the engine and starter . Engine start up is the most stressful for the engine unless you are going to leave it off for a long time, but on and off at a stoplight is wrong
Valves, servos, clutches, etc. move when you shift from D to N and vice versa. so, is it really an improvement to do this at stoplights, or does it just change what is getting worn in the transmission and how much?
Two things here... 1. Try never to let your fuel get below 1/4 tank. As the video stated, fuel injected cars have their fuel pump inside the fuel tank. The fuel acts as a coolant for the electric pump, which runs the entire time your key is in the "on" position. If you refuel below 1/4 tank once in a while, not too bad. But always try to keep it above 1/4 tank whenever possible. It'll save you money from replacing your fuel pump on a regular basis. 2. Shifting to neutral when waiting at long red lights is helpful. After you have come to a complete stop, you remove your foot from the brake, the car would start moving again. That's because the 1st gear clutch pack is still partially engaged. By putting it in neutral, that releases all clutches and reduces friction wear. Not all intersection lights are programmed the same. Stop signs or short red lights are fine to leave in drive.
I am retired and on my second automatic car. When I got the first one, I thought it funny that the shifter was 12DNRP. Why? I would have thought logically that it ought to be RP or N 12D? If it was a boat then stick forwards for going forwards and stick back to go back. Logical. Maybe PRN12D even? Is there a logical reason for the now usual arrangement? Cheers Dave Creek
@@davecreek6299 2 and 1 are used in special situations only and often are replaced with other modes, either L for low gear or M for manual shift, hence are put at the far end of the sequence - PRND21. The PRND part of the sequence is standardized for safety so that the most common sequence of operations (backing out of a space or garage and shifting into forward drive) has common muscle memory for all drivers and vehicles.
@@oldtvnut TNX for your reply. My muscle memory does not gell with the "standard". I have to think almost everytime. Backing maybe the most common but surely sitting in the car a person would know that back is to go back and forward is to go forwards? I almost never choose Drive all the time. I often choose 1st gear to leave a carpark or some other space that is not going to require full speed ahead. I am wondering if this is am american thing where automatics have been around and are more common? Cheers Dave Creek
@9:05 - WTF? You don't have to use the emergency brake when in park unless you are on a hill. Obviously if you have a manual transmission, that is different, but we are talking about (coughs) automatic transmissions. Dumb. But I know some cars are now made where the emergency brake automatically comes on when in park and turn the engine off.
You missed a real important thing about coasting in neutral, the transmission doesn’t have a rear pump, which means no oil is being pumped through the transmission.
There’s absolutely no evidence stating if your at a light that it overheats your torq converter if in D not neutral. I’ve worked car automotive 30 yrs. Then why Toyotas and Lexus have no problems lol.
Agree with a heavy load he is talking about the overall general of every vehicle. You gotta realize the rationality of cars and smaller pick ups If you’re pulling a big load you should have an extra transmission cooler assembly. If you don’t you’re an idiot. Remember his video is about normal driving.
Those are no longer the tough built cars they were decades ago. Every brand has lots of problems today even toyotas. Lexus used to build a good quality car...my caregiver has a new crossover type Lexus. It felt no different than any cheap import car couldnt believe it. Pile of crap!
You missed one important reason to place an automatic transmission in neutral. When icy and in stop and go traffic, have you ever noticed the cars at a stop? Their front or rear wheel is still rotating. That causes ice under the tire to polish, then when you want to go, you just spin on that highly polished surface. It is best to put in neutral at that moment. Then drop into drive when ready to go.
😂 I've never heard of putting your gear into neutral at a traffic light on a hot day. I would think shifting out of drive at a traffic light would do harm to shifting its self.
Never ever come to a place what are you going to have to stop so as to not hit human beings or avoid being killed by traffic, with a vehicle still in gear! In several instances I've was driving a vehicle that had sudden acceleration, it started speeding up all by itself. And I have had brake failures, and I have had brake failure and sudden acceleration at the same time.
I have a question for all of you. If approaching a down hill road and the speed limit is 30, mph and Is using the brakes okay OR should you downshift it to 3rd grear to slow down the engine
Shifting down to 3rd provides "engine braking" to help limit the speed . Aditionally it makes constant use of the brakes less necessary. On very long descents prolonged use of the brakes can cause overheating of the brake fluid which, if old can have absorbed moisture, this can result in "boiling" causing water to vapourise which has led to brake fade. This is why it was recommended to have brake fluid periodically changed during servicing.
Trans fluid is not oil, so it dont thicken like oil. Also, the pump has a pressure bypass valve, so to not over pressure seals if warming up was needed, what would it be like in alaska and Canada its very cold there
Canadian here! We let the car warm up for about five minutes before driving. That is for the engine. Transmission fluid doesn't thicken like motor oil, and it doesn't work with heat, it works with pressure. Heat kills a transmission. I have never seen one fail from being cold.
Why show parts from a MANUAL transmission? Also, coasting/towing in Neutral with some automatics doesn't circulate the transmission oil and can cause seizure of the transmission
in flood, put car transmission in neutral, and push the car or pull the car. l don't think that would cause damage to the transmission, in a flooded road of liquids.
I've been a mechanic for a long time and I can assure you a lot of this information is just simply not true. Most (not all) manufacturers do not recommend replacing transmission fluid unless a repair is being made. A vehicle parked in the sun will not heat up the drivetrain even close to how hot it gets while operating. Shifting into drive while idling is not tough on the drivetrain or every transmission would be failing (Most people start their vehicle before placing in reverse or drive meaning the engine is idling) There is no need to place a transmission in neutral while stopped, torque converters are not engaging the transmission drive clutches until the stall speed is reached which is higher than idle speed. This also contradicts a point made in the video about how placing the trans is neutral can be dangerous in case an emergency maneuver is needed. Most vehicles also use electronic shifting, even if a shifter lever is still present. These shifters do not have a mechanical link to the transmission, it's all electrical outputs. Even older cable operated shifters would not transmit any damaging force to the transmission components simply by resting a hand on it. Oddly, a lot of the visuals do not match the content in the video (like talking about changing transmission fluid and showing coolant being added to a reservoir) Not sure why so many misleading images were chosen. There are valid points made as well in this video, however if the intent of this was to be informative to people who do not have a good understanding of the matter, they would benefit more if they didn't watch this due to so much false information.
I've also seen on some other channel that shifting to neutral at stop lights could use more gas because the engine runs faster in neutral than in drive (while stopped). I've seen this in my own car _sometimes_, but not always. Maybe it has to do with the temperature of the engine? I was wondering if this video has been AI generated.
The fact that it started out with fuel level told me all I needed to know about this video. The potential problems which can be triggered by a low tank level (fuel pump overheating & failing prematurely, tank sediment being pulled into the system) were accurate, but this has absolutely NO effect whatsoever on the transmission, whether it's a stick/manual OR an automatic.
Thank you, wasn't sure if this video was leading me in the right direction
100% like my transmition NEVER need any heatin and no OIL needed to change it ALL LIVE CAR
I put my car into neutral while driving and nothing really happened (some people are really stupid) (no offense)
My favorite part is when you talk about an automatic transmission clutch pack and show a manual transmission clutch.
Freedom of.... stupid?
He also talked about not shifting your automatic transmission into neutral but showed a car with a manual transmission and clutch pedal.
Ha ha😂
also pedals of a manual car....
Automatic answer 😂
@3:31 - it is fine to leave your car in drive when at a red light. Now if you are a train crossing and there is a train that is passing and you are going to be there for a while, it is recommended to either put the car in park or even turn the car off.
While waiting to turn left on a busy road, I put car in park and turned engine off. It was a long wait, about 10 min
I always put it in park at a light, ours r so long in Michigan u can get a pedi and a mani and a shower???😅😅😅
A long wait i definitely agree. Cop car lifetimes are based on time rather than mileage due to how much cops will idle a car.
If the car is parked on a hill:
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1) Stop the car - press the brakes.
2) Shift to N and use the handbrake.
3) Release the brakes to allow the weight of the car to settle on the handbrake.
4) Press the brakes and shift into P.
If your handbrake is not holding the car, then check/repair it.
If the car is on a flat surface, then you do not need the above steps.
12:04 - It's a drift time 🤣🤣
It never ceased to amaze me just how many people do not know how to do this. And I've seen them shift into park and just release the brake.
well the two of you have zero clue either, LOL
Brake to total stop. Hold foot brake down, move to P, pull up hand brake.
Moving to hand brake while holding foot pedal down is good is extra safety on a slope. Some hand brakes can still allow slight settling movement.
If the transmission is strong enough to move a car from a dead stop, it has no problem with putting it in park while applying the brakes then applying the parking brake. No wear and tear or damage.
@@scutmud you are right. But old transmissions and poorly maintained ones need nursing.
One BIG downside of shifting into neutral (I used to do it going down a long+moderate hill). I had a pushbutton-start car. I did it a lot, ONCE the engine stalled (spark plug controller). I lost power steering & power brakes. The push button only works in Park. It was a bit thrilling. No more
What is 3rd gear used for? I qh
@ 3rd gear is behind-the-curtains in my vehicle. I cannot select it. If you are talking about engine braking settings in an AT vehicle, it works, but revvs the engine, when going downhill… I thought that “neutral” had been “outsmarting” that, but no. DON’T do it.
He was talking about at a stop light lol it's a known fact that riding in neutral doesn't save gas and also hurts your transmission
@ I DO NOT ADVOCATE for this, for safety reasons I cited. The computed gas mileage goes UP on this long downslope, in neutral. It showed it over-and-over. Don’t do it.
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Ive been a gear head for 50 years and ive never heard of a transmission getting damaged by the weight of a hand on the shifter. Maybe pulling or pushing on it but not just resting.
Also heat from parking in the sun damaging the transmission?
It recieves massive amounts of heat from usage, the pavement etc .
They are designed to operate in heat so parking in the shade may keep your paint nicer but has no effect on the trans.
Hand on the shifter can wear out the forks, and other components. More prevalent on Manuel. But we always taught it so you'd have more control in an emergency
@@RogerSize manuals yes maybe but also depends on the style and type shifter most have ball detents built in the shifter you have to move past before the shifter engages any type of direct contact and pressure against internal components.
Thank you! I've had my hand resting on the gear shift and it's fine
How does your car know that you have your hand on the shifter ??
On older Transmission it does put a constant pressure on the synchro and will put unnecessary wear on them
Another hint: DO NOT drive your car off a cliff. It could void your warranty.
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And the car's as well.
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I never knew that! Good to know.
Might I add depending how much you value your vehicle. Pay a little extra and go with a good quality synthetic automatic transmission fluid. It's an investment
I have a sealed transmission and nowhere in the manual says transmission fluid change, only top off.
Automatic transmissions have specific needs for fluid, often different for different models, to get the right combination of lubrication and clutch friction. Using anything other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid is iffy at best.
Most of your synthetic automatic transmission fluid are approved by the auto manufacture industry at least my application is. Take my word synthetics always outperforms regular fluids. If you do some research you will discover this
I agree. When it comes to the transmission fluid...especially with Honda only use OEM fluid. I would do full synthetic. I would also change the fluid at a reputable shop. I would change the fluid every 40-50,000 miles (depending on how you add those miles).
@1:55 - I like how the narrator talks about "putting your car in neutral on an automatic transmission" but shows pictures of a manual transmission! Also, it is okay to shift into neutral when coasting as long as you come to a complete stop before putting it back into gear (reverse or drive).
i watched until you said to shift in neutral at stop light. it is the worst advice to give to someone. you will do 10 times more harm on the gear box. most stresful thing is shifting in gear. you wear the cluch and the presuure is at maximum. under 5 min, leave it in gear at stop ligh. do not listen to stupid peopels that post for money...
When stopped in traffic at a red light or for whatever reason in a lane of travel, particularly if you're the last vehicle in line with moving traffic coming up from behind, I highly recommend leaving about a car length distance between your vehicle and any vehicle stopped in ahead of you, picking your "out" (which way you would go if you needed to move quickly), keeping your vehicle in gear and ready to go (not in neutral), and watching your rear view mirror. If the vehicle coming up behind you is not slowing down, don't just sit there and get blasted, move quickly and use your "out".
I have used this practice for years, and by moving quickly and using my preplanned "out" I have avoided getting hit from the rear at high speed on at least two occasions. I am especially diligent about watching my mirrors, staying in gear, and being ready to move quickly when stopped in traffic on my motorcycle. Getting hit from the rear while stopped on a motorcycle never turns out well for the rider.
In my experience as a first responder of over three decades (not retired), rear end collisions were the most common type of traffic crash, with up to and including fatal results for the occupant(s) of the vehicle struck. An automobile at the tail end of stopped traffic on a highway getting blasted by a tractor-trailer still moving at highway speed doesn't stand a chance. Don't just sit there and let it happen - MOVE.
The issue of continuing on, pass the time when the vehicle should have been refueled, has nothing whatsoever to do with whether the transmission is manual or automatic.
Auto trans, ( cold engine ) warm up before shifting; parking- shift to neutral, apply parking brake, then shift transmission to park. Fluid- change every 12 months, or as required in the service manual..
Trans fluid change every 12 months... IF you are towing heavy loads in very hot weather in mountainous terrain, yes. Otherwise, no.
No always follow the manufacturers recommendation's however I have noticed that with fully synthetic oils they are recommending 15000 klm changes however as one of the young mechanics said to me he still would not go over the 10000 klm with a 5w - 30 oil regardless
I was reading a comment about your show. One mechanic said in his comment you guys don't know what you're talking about I never knew how to work on a vehicle but in 1979 I was 19 years old and I went into the US Army and I was taught to be a diesel mechanic. One thing they taught me never rabbit start a vehicle that means it doesn't matter if it's hot or winter if you quickly start your car and leave you could do more damage to your engine and your transmission. Here's how it was explained to me a diesel or a gas engine has two warm up because the oil pressure needs to build order to Lube the piston and to have the right pressure. If an engine is cold the oil pressure overnight drops it to the bottom of the oil pan when you take off real quick inside of head housing the Piston has to work if there's not enough oil pressure then the Piston was scratch inside of the head housing which means loss of power overtime damaging the engine that's what I was taught in the US Army because are Vehicles had to be combat ready that means no issues on the battlefield far as the transmission when you're warming up your engine you are also warming up your transmission does the transmission also has pressure far as oil change I was taught that good oil is a light color like honey as the compound in the oil breaks down the color of that point turn to the color of tea when it goes beyond that it will turn into like dark coffee you do not want it turning into coffee because that means the compound it's gone I don't wait every 3,000 MI to change my pickups oil I change it every time it turns to like dark tea I don't wait until it turns into like dark coffee because when you change it in the right manner your engine will last a lot longer how far is the transmission every vehicle is different on your transmission manual it says change it every 40,000 MI because the transmission fluid also has a compound what's your transmission gets up to 40,000 MI the compound breaks down so your transmission fluid starts to burn I was taught to be a mechanic in the US Army I was a track and automotive mechanic I was told when I was in the military we change our radiator fluid for winner and for the summer the point is everyone's got their opinion I just wished people w o o d be more respectful to your Channel
All of my GM cars and trucks which is about 23 since 199 2 I have always put it in neutral while coasting downhills or approaching a red light. Never had any problems with it never hadany problems with any transmissions. Some of these videos that you see people don't know what the hell they're talking about
The only time I have used neutral while moving is to help braklng in icy conditions, as it avoids any torque pulses due to automatic downshifts.
Yes coasting can cause serious damage to a AT but not many people even try putting a AT out of D into neutral especially while moving. The only time I coasted down a hill in neutral was when my oil cooler housing failed driving and dumped almost all of the engine coolant all over almost causing the Dodge 3.6l Pentistar engine to almost overheat luckily I just made it to the top of the hill and stopped the engine before causing damage to the heads or gaskets that usually will kill most Chrysler engines. I put the van in neutral (reluctantly) but didn't start the engine and actually ran 2 red lights fortunately it late April 2020(shutdown) and made it coast with in a half mile of my house and the engine was cool enough to turn on the engine and I drove within a block away from home and parked before it could start to over heat. Engine on or off coasting in neutral will damage an AT. Don't put in neutral at light either it doesn't save much of anything especially if its a DCT. So many people forgot it was neutral and blew their engine and i witnessed others in N on an incline and step on the gas only to roll backwards hitting the vehicle behind them
4 you can leave car in drive will not hurt the transmission 5 you don't need to let your car warm up 6 you can let your hand rest on gear shifter unless it is a manual transmission
😂 "unless it is a manual transmission"? What? I've been driving for almost 20 years now, and Manuals don't have a problem with resting your hand on the knob. Matter of fact, some of the vehicles I drive are not equipped with a tachometer (RPM gauge), and I was informed when I was going through driver's training, that feeling the vibration through the shifter is a way to get an idea of the RPMs of the engine. This video has *some* reasonable tips.... But they're outnumbered by the garbage in the rest of the video.
WRONG! Keep doing it and you’ll find out what happens 😮
@10:39 - Ugh. So...turning off your engine? Come on. Sure you won't be using that much fuel but you will also add the wear on your starter. I also hate the cars that have the new automatic turn off on the engines when idling. I turn that feature off when I am driving a car that has it.
Whether your fuel tank is full or Almost empty, the fuel pump sucks the fuel in the same spot, -at the bottom of the tank. So, if there's gunk in your fuel tank, the pump will suck it up whether your tank is full or almost empty.
presumably if you keep your fuel level high the'gunk' will be more diluted and theoretically less present in a concentrated form?
Yeah that's something I didn't know until recently. I thought the fuel pickup was floating on the top of the liquid, not pulling it from near the bottom of the tank.
@@zsenatrontheelder I think I see what you did there. lol. Understanding fuel delivery systems is key. If you think about it, where does 'gunk' come from anyway, and how does it not get pumped to the engine? If it is introduced when adding fuel, it is fully suspended. By your analogy, keeping the tank full should keep the 'gunk' suspended and you never let the 'gunk' reach the bottom. If so, and you never let it collect at the pump and get pumped out, eventually there won't be enough space in the tank for the new fuel. (it does drop out of suspension eventually) If it comes from the inside surfaces of the fuel tank, then it's imperative that you NEVER fill the tank because you don't want that 'gunk' washing off the tank walls. lol. See the logic in all this? Practicality totally trumps over what could be. That's why every vehicle has at least 1 good fuel filter. Often there are several and some are pre-filters/strainers. This video's advice on this topic is bogus, urban legend. Perhaps the better practice is to run the tank empty before every fill-up to avoid any sediment build-up at all. How practical is that?
"Gunk" is ONE issue. In cold climates condensation, WATER is often a bigger concern. The greater the volume of air in the gas tank the greater this can be a problem. In winter, always try to keep your gas tank filled above half capacity. This limits condensation of water vapor in the air above the fuel in the tank.
@@martinhvam1031 It's also of note that ethanol blend gas can remove small amounts of water and pump it to the engine where it is exhausted harmlessly. But if there is too much water, it can separate out to the bottom of the tank.
Brilliant, showing a manual transmission car. Aside from that, kudos on many wise, helpful hints.
All sorts of disasters can occur when changing transmission fluid ,the transmission wears in according to driving style and may do unusual things when the fluid is fully changed, reccomendations include periodically draining out a proportion of the fluid and topping up with some new fluid, rather than risking a complete change,
Um. Fully changing transmission fluid only causes problems: 1) If you use two different brands of fluid. 2) Or if it not topped up properly so it is over-filled or under-filled. Checking levels usually occurs with the engine running and thus it can be hard to read the transmission dipstick. Therefore I tend to favor draining out the old fluid completely and measuring the old fluid in a chemist's glass measuring jug. Then measuring the new fluid to exactly the same amount as the old fluid before putting it in the transmission and using only the manufacturer's product. But yes fully changing transmission fluid is indeed risky if it is not done correctly.
Unless you're doing a full flush, a drain and fill will only replace a portion of the fluid. A lot of it is trapped in the torque convertor.
Car care nut says partial atf change is best since transmission fluid needs some friction material in it to help the clutches.
@@Harold_CallahanFull flush and replace the filter as well. Do you know transmissions also have a filter inside ?
@@didioentoro7575 My trans guy had me flushing my 4l60e every 15k miles
Ea fillup added Lucas non slip,,,never had a solenoid stick again and got 160k out of that trans.
Totally worth it.
No need to put into N if you are in stoplight.
Use the breaks then release the break when go signal is On.
Breaks are cheaper than transmission being worn.
Automatic transmission are good nowadays
What? Reread your statements.
At stop light, I have not seen anyone shift to N. Maybe I should start doing this from now.
@@somponesakdy826Some of the video's advice is good but think about it. Every time the gears are engaged in an automatic transmission, the torque converter must go from free spinning to the speed of the gear requested. This happens when the clutch packs engage. There is some very brief slippage for this to occur which cause some slight wear. Every shift the transmission makes has the same disengage/engage moment of slippage involved which is why the fluid eventually becomes more abrasive and needs changing. Only if your cooling system is so bad it cannot keep the torque converter 'cool' would "N" be better than "D" at a traffic light. Then you have a different and more emergent problem.
brakes*
Discusses the cons of shifting to neutral with an automatic transmission...shows _manual_ transmission operation.
Although, as far as it goes...in a _manual,_ the shift to neutral to save gas thing does work, which is where I'm gonna guess the idea for doing it with an automatic comes from. The whole thing is designed to do that through the normal course of operation on a manual transmission. Automatics are in so many different configurations that you can damage some by going from neutral to drive, but not others, and that's entirely dependent on how that particular transmission was designed. I'd read up on it before attempting it with any automatic.
I do this constantly in my manual shifting to neutral...going down hill to a stop light or just coast!
Mercedez Benz has "gliding mode" which automatically does that when you stop accelerating while the car is moving...why would they make the car do that if it damages the transmission or any other component of the car...?
okay Im sorry but my father was a mechanic his whole life till he passed away this guy is doing this video for views majority of what he says is very wrong.. since when are u not allowed to throw a car in neutral while coasting downhill? my dad did it every single day it does release pressure on the engine ur brakes still work too and it is completely safe to switch back to drive immediately ive been doing it for 10 years with my 07 civic never had an issue. also why do u have stock photos of manual transmissions while talking about automatics? didn't have the energy? laziness? yea click bait for views NEVER say shit about cars or anything for that matter, without using a quick ass google search. why do people use social media and give advice if they can't even fact check their own information...
One other thing i have always been told to do but not so sure about with keeping your trans in good condition is that when you are parking you should go: stop > shift to neutral > apply handbrake > shift to park. Few mechanics in my family have always told me this is the best way to prolong the life of your trans... any insights?
3:18 it's debatable honestly, because yes the friction is a long-term issue, but if you're only stopping for seconds I think it's best to keep it on drive for split second reactions(for the worst case scenario)
what this is really called when coasting in "N" is called "FREE WHEELING"
Idk if transmission repairs would be considered free lol
It’s best to learn and do as much upkeep on your car as possible, especially when many mechanics will “accidentally” put fluids in the wrong place or mix coolant fluids causing a huge and costly problem. If anyone isn’t aware, you don’t mix orange and green, it will turn into a thick goop and ruin your radiator. I had that unfortunately happen to me and because I was to sick to do anything, and I trusted an auto shop that I knew the local PD used for their tune ups, I trusted they would do a good tune up... I was wrong. Then sadly years later, I went back and seeing all the state awards for best auto shop on the wall, I thought they became an honest business... how wrong I was. I went in for an inspection sticker, not only did they say my car didn’t meet safety requirements, even tho I had new brakes and struts and so much more done at the dealership I got my car from, well I, not only did I not get a rejection sticker, but had to fight for the paperwork stating I paid for an inspection and what work I needed too. The worst was when I left that place, one of my tires wasn’t bolted on correctly, had few loose lug-nuts, lost hubcap...no big deal there, but the worst was several punctures in my fuel lines, and one brake line, and a new staring rod cracked, and mysteriously all the lights kept flashing on the dash.... that is so not cool. Not only could my car have had a bad accident on the highway, I could have been injured or worse... however I was more concerned for others safety had my car lost control. Then I was also warned not to do or say anything about this, and well, I don’t have the energy to fight this auto shop, nor the monetary means either. I should have had more cameras filming, but I did catch them on one camera going through my stuff that they had no business going through for a legal safety check. Albeit I’m speaking out now and here that maybe this may help someone else out, and for them to be cautious and add cameras in car too. Now I’m thinking about the many accidents that have occurred in my area has me questioning if there is more to those drivers misfortunes, or is it because I have experienced this more than once that I’m just either paranoid, extra cautious, or over thinking that there maybe a huge connection keeping this business fully booked solid from malfunctions etc... I don’t know, but I do hope someone finds this helpful, even if it to get to know your car inside and out and how to do maintenance and repairs, or at least have the knowledge so that a mechanic can’t rack up your bill.
NOTE : not all auto shops or mechanics are this way and many have been on news for causing issues or fabricate car issues. However, just know that decent mechanics and automotive shops are around, it’s just that the really excellent and honest mechanics are like a needle in the haystack, very hard to find, but when you do find one, be extra nice and tip the mechanic too for doing an excellent job, and also schedule routine tune ups in advance.
mistake 2.. don't switch your car in neutral because it cause wear and tear constantly switching gears.. Mistake 4 don't keep your car in drive and constantly switch your car in neutral at all red lights because it prevents wear and tear... wait.. what?😂
Sunlight heating your transmission, never have I felt a static auto transmission anything near the temperature of an auto transmission that has covered even a trip to the supermarket, maybe an issue if you live in Death Valley but I doubt even that scenario would be detrimental.
As an extra bonus shifting to N is that your foot is not for minutes on the brake pedal. If your disc brakes are very hot they warp easily because the pads on the disc have a different temperature than the rest of the disc. Can cost you a thousand dollar repair.
My mercedes i double press the brake pedal... it puts it in hold mode.. press accelerator to move off..
@@eckypooh50 Hi, my lexus also has hold and automatic hold. These modes seem handy as they actuate automatically your brake. Especially when driving up hill. However, be careful with this feauture when discs are hot e.g. in hilly terrains or mountains. It certainly does not prevent the risk of warped discs as they activate the same pads. If your discs have normal temperature however it is fine to use it.
Good Video. Also (not sure if mentioned already), having a key chain with a bunch of keys heavily hanging on your ignition is not good for your ignition switch.
Thanks for the tips,most of the people here in my place🇫🇮,they sit in the car switch engine on, and directly go without starting up or heating up the engine😅😊
You want to be careful shifting from drive to neutral, if the car is moving, if there's no gate to prevent the shifter from going into reverse or park without moving the shifter sideways. Vehicles with the shifter on the steering column are at risk of this if you aren't careful.
Next before putting ur car to park make ur hand brakes hold place it in park method in natural pull hand brake release off brake to have hand brake engage then place in park
If you have a car which is truly "automatic," it should do everything by itself.
What if the check engine light shows an unclear issue like an incorrect purge flow when you replaced the purge valve to fix that same error code or when the light keeps turning off
Many "experts" do not encourage automatic car drivers to shift to "N" when stopping at red traffic lights claiming that it will damage the gearbox.
My vehicle has stop, start, so putting the gearbox in neutral does not apply.
U r missing a very important factor when stop if in neutral and a next vehicle rare end u it won't damage ur transmission
The real reason your fuel pump will fail early if you run on empty is that it sucks air, then fuel. This is called cavitation and it causes damage to the impellor blades.
When I was a kid in high school I would drive my mom’s car to school…. I used to put it in neutral rev it up and slam it in drive … neutral drop.. I beat the hell out of that thing lol
Very good video with money saving advice 👌 👍
The fuel pump being submerged in the tank and using diesel or petrol as lube has nothing to do with a manual or automatic transmission.
Coasting the car in neutral, if it was an old manual transmission vehicle, it can save fuel. I did the tests myself running only on highways, and if I always had the car 8n gear, with a fuel tank of 70L I could do around 850km. If I coasted in neutral in the same type of road, I managed to do 1023km.
This fact however is no longer feasible in modern vehicles.
Put that in this video and smoke it
Very good tips. Thanks
Truthfully the park paul locking pin which was the locking pin from a Mercedes 722.6 transmission dipstick tube plug lock pin was pretty funny. Thank you AI
Reverse drops in front wheel automatics. All the dudes in high school used to do it back in the early 2000's lmao.
I never buy one. All my cars have had a manual transmission. Like the one shown at 1:44. I thought this video was about automatics?
Its real simple use common sense. In taking care of your car 🚗
Very confusing video for the novice, you showed engine oil and con rods when describing a transmission oil change 🤷♂️👎🏽
probably never drove any car
AI generated video
From someone that don’t know Jack sht about cars. Trust me a lot of us don’t know wtf you’re talking about😂
At 13:35 you can't always find shade at work or the store, these places don't have canopies for every vehicle
So far I've followed the wrong infos, always keep the gear on 'D' position whenever waiting the traffic lights or in the traffic jam !
4:48 not always true, many shifters to not connect direct to the mechanism internally direct they connect to linkage and the movement has to be past a certain point to release internal pawls and detents in the shifter itself to affect the linkage which would then exsert the motion on the internal shift mechanism inside the transmission
Thank you very much. This video is very helpful.
_Resting your hand on a gearbox lever might feel natural_ What? Why? The natural (and right) place for hands is on the steering wheel, one next to another. To rest one on the lever (any longer than necessary to shift) is bad for the transmission, bad for safety, bad for style and not natural at all. It instantly indicates a weak driver.
As to not waiting on long red light while in Drive mode (shift to N instead, to P if not on level terrain) - of course do shift, also due to another reason: respect for those behind you. Imagine a wet evening, dense traffic, red lights one after another. Braking lights are very strong on modern cars. To have to watch a preceding car's strikingly bright lights while waiting long on a red light fatigues your sight so your sight is weary rather soon. Don't do it to others = don't shine them brightly in the eyes by resting your foot (100% unnecessarily) on the brake pedal while stationary.
You preach safety about where to put your hands while driving (10 and 2) then go on to suggest an unsafe method of waiting at a light. You should never take your foot off the brake at a light. If you get rear ended your car will fly forward and who knows where you'll end up. Also if it's in park that little parking pawl inside the transmission will snap like a twig and not prevent the car from moving.
Driving through deep water we do every single day in a four-wheel-drive in Australia so driving through deepwater and a car is different to a four-wheel-drive. You might have to do your research on that one properly.
How windshield cover keeps the emgine cooled i dont know 🤔
Liked your video very much. Can you do a video with round shifter also about shifting for different modes while driving?
What would happen to a car that is kept on off for weeks on end without turning the engine over at all?
This was very informative to anyone especially the beginner vehicle 🚗 owner. It was a great refresher 👍 Past it on to my children.
That clutch plate was from a manual tranny lol
Manual tranny. Can you say that nowadays? ;-)))
Very nice explanation.
The Car Nut (another TH-camr) says shifting to neutral when stopped at a light puts extra wear on the transmission and should be avoided. But I do it all the time and the trans never balks. I have 175k miles on a fusion 2.0 and the tranny is smooth as new.
Ram says to stop and place the 68RFE transmission in neutral if you need to cool it. Not sure if that’s something unique to it because it’s behind a Cummins.
You guys just always looking for ways to criticize. We all know drivers who are mechanically inept. This video probably helped many of them. Have you made a video? Please attach the link as I'm sure a lot of us would like to critique them. But I have my doubts you've done so.
Man you said it well. Every vid has egg spurts that never respond when you call them on something.
Most are miserable curmudgeons and just get off being negative
Love the sound effects
Also I heard that modern cars are ok to move without warning up for couple of minutes
No, they should always be warmed up for a couple minutes if you plan on keeping it long.
The more you turn off your vehicle, then restart it will cause damage to the engine and starter . Engine start up is the most stressful for the engine unless you are going to leave it off for a long time, but on and off at a stoplight is wrong
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All those problem no issue when u have a Toyota 😅
I am always neutral on down hills
I know it does nothing on gas or engine but base on my temp gages lowers all temps about almost 20 degrees
Valves, servos, clutches, etc. move when you shift from D to N and vice versa. so, is it really an improvement to do this at stoplights, or does it just change what is getting worn in the transmission and how much?
keep up the sections in the video!!!
Nice details given, so does saves Life and money, God Bless you Sir
❤I thought you were supposed to be talking about automatic cars , autos dont have clutch levers or clutches nough said,.
Remember, use a windshield shade, to protect your transmission and gaskests...
Two things here...
1. Try never to let your fuel get below 1/4 tank. As the video stated, fuel injected cars have their fuel pump inside the fuel tank. The fuel acts as a coolant for the electric pump, which runs the entire time your key is in the "on" position. If you refuel below 1/4 tank once in a while, not too bad. But always try to keep it above 1/4 tank whenever possible. It'll save you money from replacing your fuel pump on a regular basis.
2. Shifting to neutral when waiting at long red lights is helpful. After you have come to a complete stop, you remove your foot from the brake, the car would start moving again. That's because the 1st gear clutch pack is still partially engaged. By putting it in neutral, that releases all clutches and reduces friction wear. Not all intersection lights are programmed the same. Stop signs or short red lights are fine to leave in drive.
#4 wow so 80% of people do this. Omg thank you auto tech
I am retired and on my second automatic car. When I got the first one, I thought it funny that the shifter was 12DNRP. Why? I would have thought logically that it ought to be RP or N 12D? If it was a boat then stick forwards for going forwards and stick back to go back. Logical. Maybe PRN12D even? Is there a logical reason for the now usual arrangement? Cheers Dave Creek
You can hire somebody to reverse it
@@RonaldDaub-v9y Right. So you don't know either! Cheers Dave - asking a sensible question, expecting a sensible response - Creek
@@davecreek6299 2 and 1 are used in special situations only and often are replaced with other modes, either L for low gear or M for manual shift, hence are put at the far end of the sequence - PRND21. The PRND part of the sequence is standardized for safety so that the most common sequence of operations (backing out of a space or garage and shifting into forward drive) has common muscle memory for all drivers and vehicles.
@@oldtvnut TNX for your reply. My muscle memory does not gell with the "standard". I have to think almost everytime. Backing maybe the most common but surely sitting in the car a person would know that back is to go back and forward is to go forwards? I almost never choose Drive all the time. I often choose 1st gear to leave a carpark or some other space that is not going to require full speed ahead. I am wondering if this is am american thing where automatics have been around and are more common? Cheers Dave Creek
So running low on fuel stires up the gunk in the tank, so does cornering and braking.
Thanks a lot my boss
@9:05 - WTF? You don't have to use the emergency brake when in park unless you are on a hill. Obviously if you have a manual transmission, that is different, but we are talking about (coughs) automatic transmissions. Dumb. But I know some cars are now made where the emergency brake automatically comes on when in park and turn the engine off.
Yes you' re right. When I go in park the emergency brake automatically kicks in.
With a diesel engine if it has a turbo u have to wait 2-3 mins to cool the turbo
#12 is a good idea 💡
Stopped watching at 0:08 right after the Tesla was shown
You missed a real important thing about coasting in neutral, the transmission doesn’t have a rear pump, which means no oil is being pumped through the transmission.
There’s absolutely no evidence stating if your at a light that it overheats your torq converter if in D not neutral. I’ve worked car automotive 30 yrs. Then why Toyotas and Lexus have no problems lol.
Sure if you're pulling a heavy load, NOT just sitting at a red light.
What yr is that. I worked at dodge 00-05. Are you referring to newer vehicles ?
Agree with a heavy load he is talking about the overall general of every vehicle. You gotta realize the rationality of cars and smaller pick ups
If you’re pulling a big load you should have an extra transmission cooler assembly. If you don’t you’re an idiot. Remember his video is about normal driving.
What's normal driving nowadays?
Those are no longer the tough built cars they were decades ago.
Every brand has lots of problems today even toyotas.
Lexus used to build a good quality car...my caregiver has a new crossover type Lexus.
It felt no different than any cheap import car couldnt believe it. Pile of crap!
Talking about the transmission vents they show a master cylinder a I don't know what it's talking about
Yer, I don't think he knows either - I had it said to me years ago designed and built by engineer's and fixed by F**kwits
You missed one important reason to place an automatic transmission in neutral. When icy and in stop and go traffic, have you ever noticed the cars at a stop? Their front or rear wheel is still rotating. That causes ice under the tire to polish, then when you want to go, you just spin on that highly polished surface. It is best to put in neutral at that moment. Then drop into drive when ready to go.
😂 I've never heard of putting your gear into neutral at a traffic light on a hot day. I would think shifting out of drive at a traffic light would do harm to shifting its self.
Never ever come to a place what are you going to have to stop so as to not hit human beings or avoid being killed by traffic, with a vehicle still in gear!
In several instances I've was driving a vehicle that had sudden acceleration, it started speeding up all by itself.
And I have had brake failures, and I have had brake failure and sudden acceleration at the same time.
I'm not understanding why having your hand on the shifter is a bad thing
I have a question for all of you. If approaching a down hill road and the speed limit is 30, mph and Is using the brakes okay OR should you downshift it to 3rd grear to slow down the engine
Shifting down to 3rd provides "engine braking" to help limit the speed . Aditionally it makes constant use of the brakes less necessary. On very long descents prolonged use of the brakes can cause overheating of the brake fluid which, if old can have absorbed moisture, this can result in "boiling" causing water to vapourise which has led to brake fade. This is why it was recommended to have brake fluid periodically changed during servicing.
Trans fluid is not oil, so it dont thicken like oil. Also, the pump has a pressure bypass valve, so to not over pressure seals if warming up was needed, what would it be like in alaska and Canada its very cold there
Canadian here! We let the car warm up for about five minutes before driving. That is for the engine. Transmission fluid doesn't thicken like motor oil, and it doesn't work with heat, it works with pressure. Heat kills a transmission. I have never seen one fail from being cold.
Why show parts from a MANUAL transmission? Also, coasting/towing in Neutral with some automatics doesn't circulate the transmission oil and can cause seizure of the transmission
#1 my wife do not listen to that part. I told her so many times.
Right I have never once heard of a car getting to 86 degree Fh sitting in the sun other than the interior because the windows are closed
Good very helpful
How long should the car warm up
Fresh transmission fluid isn’t odorless.😂 Dude’s probably never changed his own oil.
in flood, put car transmission in neutral, and push the car or pull the car. l don't think that would cause damage to the transmission, in a flooded road of liquids.
Talking about shifting between neutral & drive while showing people working a manual transmission & foot clutch. LOL!