Should you put your car in neutral at stop lights?

Never put your vehicle in neutral at traffic lights Shifting to neutral at the traffic light to save fuel is pure folly. In any case, stop lights only last a few minutes thus any savings on fuel would be quite negligible. You will be shifting gears every time to meet a stop light, subjecting them to unnecessary wear.

Why does my Chrysler Town and Country shift?

When the car is warmed up, it shifts very heavily in parking lots from P to D or P to R or R to D. Feels as if the transmission is going to drop. When cold, 70% of the time the transmission won’t shift out of 2nd (30mph). If I restart engine, it goes away.

Why does my Chrysler Town and Country shake?

Shifting harshness and shuddering issues related to the operation of the automatic transmission have been addressed by factory service bulletins. The shuddering can feel like the vehicle is being driven over rumble strips.

Is it normal to shift a 2008 minivan?

Much less of a distinct shift like older automatics. Drive a couple of other 2008 minivans on their lot for comparison. If they shift in the same manner then it’s probably normal…but if they shift differently then you have something to pursue with the dealer. I just bought a 2008 Town and Country Touring about a month ago.

Is there an issue with the 2008 T / C transmissions?

There is definitely an issue with the new 2008 T/C transmissions. I have the 6 speed which is being replaced right now with 23K miles on it, and it had the exact same symptoms that everyone else has experienced. The good news is Chrysler is not giving any hassles over the replacement, the bad news is the transmissions are on backorder with no eta.

Are there any problems with the Chrysler Town and Country?

Chrysler Town & Country owners have reported 15 problems related to vehicle shudder (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chrysler Town & Country based on all problems reported for the Town & Country.

The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the drive belts however, the noise persisted. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 35 mph, the vehicle began shaking and stalled while approaching a traffic light. The vehicle shut off as the vehicle came to a stop.

Is there a problem with my 2008 Chrysler T & C Touring?

We have been experiencing this EXACT same problem with our 2008 Chrysler T&C Touring. I experienced problems with it early in the fall (we bought it last winter)- the same slipping sound between 2nd and 3rd gears. It wouldn’t go into gears a few times also (especially reverse).

Should you put your car in neutral at stop lights?