Automatic transmission is one of the greatest inventions in the evolution of the automobile industry. That said, not everybody operates it the right way. If you keep slipping up, you might damage more than just your driving experience. To maintain your transmission system in the long run, and retain value in your used cars for sale, CarSwitch.com recommends you strike off these bad habits from your driving!
- Switching gears before stopping: Make sure you come to a complete stop before you switch from drive to reverse. Don’t let your transmission do what your brakes should be doing!
- Using the transmission to slow the vehicle down: In a manual gearbox, you are used to downshift the transmission to slow down and eventually stop the car. But you shouldn’t be downshifting in your automatic transmission. Too many drivers go the manual way when using an automatic transmission. The result is an incredible amount of strain on clutch pads and transmission pads.
- Putting the car in neutral at red light: This habit won’t save you any major fuel costs and it is damaging to the transmission. Because as you approach the stop light, the engine begins to wind down further and works even harder to keep the car from stalling. At this point, you begin to use more gas if you are in gear and your efforts to save gas have been nulled by your engine revving not to stall! So, it is a myth that putting your engine in neutral saves fuel!
- Switching into parking mode before completely halting your car: If you don’t use the parking break, you are mistreating your transmission. Launching to the park mode will cause a locking pin to be inserted into the gear, so when you lock it and keep the car rolling at the same time, there is a chance of breaking the locking pin.
- Sliding down a slope in a neutral mode: This habit doesn’t let you accelerate the car. It also cuts the oil supply, so the transmission doesn’t get proper lubrication for a smooth operation. The result – significant wear and tear. We recommend discarding this habit to save on future cost repairs!
Some of these bad habits may seem like a no-brainer for a car guru but not everyone is an expert on car maintenance! Avoiding these habits will extend the life of your automatic transmission car and ensure years of happy driving!
The above tips become even more valuable if you are thinking about investing in used cars in Dubai. As a buyer or seller, you must be aware of good car maintenance! At CarSwitch.com every car has been warrantied, certified and hand inspected! Once you get your car, discard these habits to ensure it performs smoothly in the UAE for years to come. Good luck!
