2002 Kia Spectra shift the gear from D to N at red light

2002 KIA SPECTRA
68,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TYSINCE1983
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one question: is it a good habit to shift the gear from D to N every time i meet the red light? is this habit is good for the transmission of the car? thanks!
Sep 7, 2009 at 10:45 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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no, that is not a good habit at all. it is simply wearing out the transmission and not helping anything.
Sep 7, 2009 at 10:54 AM
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