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Old 07-11-2015, 03:44 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Felix 808 View Post
Actually I am going to say it is a bad practice on a few reasons.

1. You never tow an automatic with wheels on the ground in neutral- The trans pump is not pumping vital fluid for cooling. Coasting in neutral would simulate the same conditions, causing excess heat (#1 AT destroyer).

2. Delay in power if you need to gain speed for any reason

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Number 1 absolutely. The car must be left running if you're going to coast in neutral in an automatic.

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