At what position should the pointer be during semi-engaged clutch start?

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McAbigail
07/30/25 1:43am
During a semi-engaged clutch start, the pointer should be at 1 or 10. When the clutch is in a semi-engaged state, the engine speed will maintain around 1000 RPM. Different car models may represent 1000 RPM differently on their tachometers—some use the number 1 to indicate 1000 RPM, while others use 10. Below is a detailed introduction to the semi-engaged clutch in cars: 1. Overview: The semi-engaged clutch is a driving technique that achieves a perfect balance between power, speed, and vehicle protection. A semi-engaged clutch refers to the unstable connection state of the clutch, where the driver gradually reduces the pressure on the clutch pedal, causing the driving plate and driven plate to be in a state of simultaneous rotation and slipping. 2. Others: When the clutch is in a semi-engaged state, the friction between the pressure plate and the friction disc is less than that in a fully engaged state. The pressure plate and the friction disc on the flywheel are in a sliding friction state. The speed of the flywheel is greater than that of the output shaft, and only part of the power from the flywheel is transmitted to the gearbox.
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