Here are 5 things you shouldn’t do on an Automatic Transmission.

In America, the automatic gearbox is a commonplace as eating a burger with fries, but even then, there are misconceptions about how they work, from what a torque converter does, to how wear affects different components, and what can be done to prevent this.

Things as simple as switching into neutral while at stoplights, or launching the car by revving the engine in neutral and slamming it into drive; these habits may be harmful for the transmission and drivetrain.

Grab your popcorn and watch the video below.

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