Eli5 Why do cars move at all when in drive without the accelerator being used. I’m not talking cruise control.

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Eli5 Why do cars move at all when in drive without the accelerator being used. I’m not talking cruise control.

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Automatic cars have a torque converter. It’s like a fan facing another fan. The first is connected to the engine, the second to the wheels. Provided the engine is on, the wheels experience a bit of force.

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