Manual Transmissions
The first manual transmissions tip that I would like to offer is that get to know the system. A person who wants to drive a car in the manual transmission mode must know the action of the gearshift lever. It must be noted that every gear change is different and the lever must be moved in a particular direction, with appropriate pressure, in order to change the gear.
One must also know functions of the three foot pedals on the floor. Every pedal has a different function. The accelerator pedal that is also known as the gas pedal is used to increase the speed of the car. On the other hand, the break pedal is used to slow down or stop the car. The third foot pedal, is the most critical of all. This pedal is known as the clutch. The clutch pedal is attached to a device that is known as the clutch plate, which is inside the gearbox.
When the clutch pedal is pressed down, the energy that is being transferred from the engine, is cut off. The clutch is pressed down, when the transit between two gears takes place. When the clutch lever is pressed down, the car goes into a ‘neutral’ stage, that is, the stage where the engine and gearbox do not remain in a connected stage.
The basic manual transmission technique is to start the movement of the car gradually. Press the clutch and bring the car to a neutral stage, that is, move the lever of the gear into the middle slot. Start up the engine and again press down the clutch. Move the gear lever into the first gear. When the gear is engaged you will hear a slight click. Remember ‘not to’ release the clutch during the process. After the gear has been engaged, slowly and gradually release the clutch. Simultaneously, press down the accelerator pedal. Remember to co-ordinate the pressing down and release of the gears, as it leads to a very smooth gear engagement. One more thing that you must bear in mind is that a sudden release of clutch makes the car jump and stall.
Among the other manual transmission shifting techniques, a very important tip is that once the car is in motion, when one has to increase or decrease the speed, simply press down the clutch and transmit the appropriate gear. A higher gear will give you more energy and a lower one will give you less energy.
Of all the manual transmission shifting techniques, this is the one that people tend to forget. One should never be in a hurry to engage higher gears, especially during heavy traffic. Driving unnecessarily in the higher gear is not only risky, but it also reduces the mileage of the engine. Correct manual transmission shifting is a matter of practice and not just about the theory of manual transmission shifting techniques.
I hope these manual transmission shifting tips and techniques were helpful. Last but not least, the final two manual transmission shifting tips are to use a seat belt, while driving, and drive safe! GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182
