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Is it safe to put the gear in neutral while the car is in motion or momentum?
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
It depends what you mean by 'safe'.
Will putting the car in neutral damage the engine? No...when the car is in neutral the two plates that make up the clutch are seperated. Therefore there is no power being transferred to the wheels. However, as there is no where for the engine's stored power to go to you can over rev the engine....which may cause damage if prolonged.
Is putting a car in neutral while driving safe? No....when in neutral you have no power and the car will slow down. This may put you in a dangerous position.
Hope that helps,
CJ
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∙ 16y ago
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Is it bad to put the gear in neutral while the car is running?
No.
What gear is neutral?
it is not in gear
What is a neutral safety switch for?
So that you can't try to start your car while in gear.
When using a stick stickshift gear neutral is where?
when talking about a motorcycle, the traditional location for neutral is between 1st and 2nd gear. you shift all the way down to 1st while lightly moving the motorcycle back and forth. you then lightly tap the gear lever up without entering 2nd gear. vualla, your in neutral.
Will your Yamaha 1100 V Star start while in gear?
No, this is not possible. You must put it in neutral gear before starting. There is a safety device that prevents starting in gear.
What causes a car to not idle in gear but not while in park or neutral?
A vacuum leak (Brake booster).
My 1993 Mercedes Benz 150000 miles is suddenly not starting while in park gear but will start while in neutral gear?
dirt the switch that allows you to start in P is dirty. or worn
Why does a Car slips out of fifth gear into neutral while driving?
nothing but waiting for you to put it back in 5th
Is it safe to put the gear in neutral while the car is in motion?
No, and in most states illegal if involved in an accident (Georgia Overdrive) i think what your asking is it safe if the car stalls while your moveing done the road can i put it in neutral,yes, it will not hurt anything and you can roll safely to the side of the road.when you are stopped put it back in park,so the car wont roll away
Why does your Honda Accord act like it goes into neutral while driving down the road?
Because it is going into neutral. This is called "popping out of gear." It means the transmission's shot.
How do you test neutral safety switch on 2000 dodge ram 2500?
Try starting the vehicle while it's in gear. If it starts, your neutral safety switch is faulty.
How will you know if the neutral switch is bad in a 89 Ford Crown Victoria?
put it in drive gear and try and start it if it does start while in gear its bad if it doesnt its good.
