>"Robert" <rchin@nospampanix.com> wrote in message

> 04 Acura TSX Auto (Japan. Accord)
> 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 ?

Some Honda owner's manual encourage shifting to neutral
when sitting at a long train crossing or at long traffic
lights. However, I'd avoid doing it under normal (non-congested) driving
conditions or shifting in/out of N without applying the brakes.
This kind of shifting may cause some clutches not to work
properly, (e.g. won't idle or idles rough.) Another tip, coasting
to a stop on neutral waste more fuel.