On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 16:15:43 -0400, Daniel J. Stern <dastern@127.0.0.1> wrote:
> On Tue, 20 Jul 2004, Robert wrote:
>
>> I carry over the habit of shifting into/out N at red lites...
>> Is this "OK" to do to the AT?
>
> It is pointless, and causes extra wear and tear on the transmission, the
> shifter, the engine mounts, the transmission mounts and the CV joints.
> Suggest you stop doing it.
>
>> Does doing this reduce engine/tranny work & thus reduce gas consumption
>
> No.
>
>> Also is it "ok" that I don't step on the brake when shifting in/out of N?
>
> You should always have your foot firmly on the brake when shifting from
> Park or Neutral to any driving range, forward or reverse.

Having done exactly what the original poster suggests for the past 14
years on a 1990 integra without ANY ill effects I say do it.

I do it because the 4-cyl integra engine vibrates if left in gear at a
stop, in neutral it's quiet and smooth. I also think the transmission
stays a bit cooler, but I doubt this makes much difference.

....John