Placing it in neutral will not hurt anything. However, why must you do that? Does the engine want to stall? If that is the case, check for vacuum leaks and check the IAC to make sure it is working.

Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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What's wrong with your vehicle and be specific of the problem

Answered by rasmataz
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It does not want to stall it just seems to me that the van "relaxes" when it is in netural as opposed to the transmission fighting the brakes.

Response from harry01
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Then the idle is too high?

Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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My van runs great. There is nothing wrong with it. I just like to put it in netural at lights to "relax" it. Every vehicle when stopped and in gear wants to go and the brakes keep it stopped. Seems to be a conflict to me.
Thanks

Response from harry01
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It shouldn't do that. If it does, it should be minimal.

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