Does switching gear (D to N then D) while the car is running ruin the Automatic transmission?

Asked by Clivence Jan 29, 2015 at 05:31 PM about the 2007 Honda Accord SE V6

Question type: General

I own a 2007 Honda Accord. I was just wondering if switching from D to N the D will ruin
the transmission. While driving sometime it takes longer to brake while the car is on D so
I usually switch it so N then switch it back then  go on.

3 Answers

FordNut answered 9 years ago

Don't do that. If you want to use engine braking, downshift to 2 not N

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
30,490

mikeatpriestlake answered 9 years ago

What do you mean "takes longer to brake". If it seems as though it is difficult to brake then there could be a torque converter control solenoid problem.

Mark helpful
13,255

JP1956 answered 9 years ago

Use 2 or 1(L) to use the engine to brake if you have to do anything. Don't put the car in and out of neutral to slow down & stop. Get the car checked out if the engine keeps pulling the car when braking, could be the converter as mentioned above, or the idle is not dropping properly or the brakes could be badly worn down or not moving freely when braking.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Accord

Looking for a Used Accord in your area?

CarGurus has 907 nationwide Accord listings starting at $2,799.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Honda Accord Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    JP1956
    Reputation
    6,970
  • #2
    Fredbrillo
    Reputation
    5,400
  • #3
    Jonathan Ford
    Reputation
    3,910
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
53 Great Deals out of 954 listings starting at $2,212
Used Honda Civic
153 Great Deals out of 3,397 listings starting at $2,495
Used Toyota Corolla
120 Great Deals out of 1,947 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda CR-V
85 Great Deals out of 3,823 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda Accord Coupe
9 Great Deals out of 61 listings starting at $5,495
Used Honda Accord Hybrid
4 Great Deals out of 233 listings starting at $18,999
Used Nissan Altima
26 Great Deals out of 669 listings starting at $2,000
Used Lexus IS
27 Great Deals out of 342 listings starting at $5,800
Used Dodge Charger
44 Great Deals out of 607 listings starting at $4,888
Used BMW 3 Series
72 Great Deals out of 1,176 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota RAV4
77 Great Deals out of 2,047 listings starting at $3,499
Used Nissan Maxima
10 Great Deals out of 149 listings starting at $3,995
Used Lexus ES
7 Great Deals out of 198 listings starting at $4,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.