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Can Manual and Automatic Transmissions Be Switched Freely?

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Elizabeth

07/25/25 5:49am

Manual and automatic modes can be freely switched. Manual-Automatic Transmission Cars: Manual-automatic transmission cars are designed based on automatic transmissions with certain modifications. When switched to manual mode, the vehicle's onboard computer simulates the shifting method of a manual transmission based on the driver's operations. Therefore, the car can freely switch between manual and automatic modes while driving. Suitable Scenarios for Manual Mode: Manual mode is generally used when the vehicle requires better acceleration or braking, such as during rapid acceleration. Typically, this is applied during high-speed overtaking. In such cases, the driver can switch to manual mode, deliberately lower the transmission gear, increase the transmission ratio, raise the engine speed, and boost the engine's output torque, effectively enhancing the vehicle's dynamic performance. This makes acceleration easier.

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GideonLee

08/10/25 5:54pm

As an ordinary driver, I have encountered similar confusion. Manual and automatic transmissions cannot be switched at will because the type of transmission is determined when the vehicle leaves the factory. My experience is: once you buy an automatic car, you can only simulate the control feeling through its manual mode, but that is not a real switch, just an auxiliary function. To completely switch to a manual transmission, you need to dismantle and install the entire transmission system, with high labor costs, ridiculously expensive parts, and possible damage to the engine or transmission, which is really not cost-effective. In life, I have seen friends try to modify, only to spend tens of thousands of dollars, and the car often breaks down. In terms of safety, forced switching can lead to rough gear shifting, especially at high speeds, increasing the risk of accidents. It is better to choose the car model according to your habits: manual transmission is suitable for those who pursue driving pleasure, while automatic transmission is more friendly to beginners.

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