I would just say I agree with everything that Dan said...it is pointless,
increases likelihood of having an accident and feeds your obvious
obsessive/compulsive behavior. Perhaps a prescription for Paxil may be
right for you, check with your doctor and ask about Paxil....ok commercial
over.

On a stick shift yes it reduces wear on the throwout bearing by not having
to press/hold clutch pedal while stopped.

CaptainKrunch




"Robert" <rchin@nospampanix.com> wrote in message
news:cdju83$9nj$1@reader2.panix.com...
> 04 Acura TSX Auto (Japan. Accord)
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>
> I defected from to AT after doing MT for the past 9 years...
>
> I carry over the habit of shifting into/out N at red lites...
> Is this "OK" to do to the AT ? Does doing this reduce engine/tranny work &
> thus reduce
> gas consumption ?
> Also is it "ok" that I don't step on the brake when shifting in/out of N ?
> will this cause any (long-term) damage or problem ?
>
> Thanks
>
>