As others have pointed out it is usually best to leave it in gear. The only reason to shift into neutral is to help prevent overheating. If you have a rear drive vehicle with a belt driven fan you can reduce heat produced by the transmission and increase fan speed by shifting to neutral when sitting in traffic or at long traffic lights. I have owned two cars with automatic transmissions, both rear drive, that I had to do this with to prevent overheating.

Robert wrote:
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> 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

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