[M.D. Holloway]

I have driven with a few people in the past that will shift into Neutral at a stop - and they are driving an automatic transmission car/truck. Here is their rationale:

1) Puts less strain on the brakes
2) Extends out the clutch pads
3) Produces less wear on the gears while stopped

I can't say I am an expert in automatic transmissions but I don't agree with this logic. I am of the belief that anytime you shift/engage an automatic transmission from P or N to D or R you are wearing out the gears and clutch plates ever so slightly due to the mere action. Am I wrong here?

I think they secretly want to be driving a manual but won't admit it!