Do’s and Don’ts in Automatic Transmission Car

Do’s

Use the correct gear for the driving conditions. The gear selector should be in “D” for normal driving, “R” for reverse, “N” for neutral, and “P” for park.
Come to a complete stop before shifting into reverse. This will help to prevent damage to the transmission.
Shift into park before turning off the engine. This will help to prevent the car from rolling away.
Check the transmission fluid level regularly. The fluid level should be within the “hot” range on the dipstick.
Have the transmission serviced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. This will help to keep the transmission in good working order.

Don’t shift into neutral while driving. This can cause the transmission to overheat.
Don’t shift into reverse while the car is moving forward. This can damage the transmission.
Don’t tow a heavy load with an automatic transmission car. This can put excessive strain on the transmission.
Don’t race the engine in neutral. This can damage the transmission.
Don’t drive with the brake pedal depressed. This can cause the transmission to overheat.

By following these do’s and don’ts, you can help to extend the life of your automatic transmission car.