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Can You Press the Accelerator in First Gear?

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McGage

07/25/25 5:55am

You can press the accelerator in first gear. When starting the car and the clutch is not fully released, gently press the accelerator. Of course, sometimes you can start without pressing the accelerator, but at this time, the engine speed is not very high, or if the road surface is not very smooth, it can easily cause the engine to stall. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately press the accelerator when starting in first gear. The reasons why an automatic transmission does not move when shifted are as follows: 1. Torque converter: The torque converter shaft is locked, causing the fuel injection pump to stop working. 2. Lubricating oil: The lubricating oil passage is blocked, leading to insufficient lubrication, which burns out the planetary gear set. 3. Oil pump shaft: The oil pump shaft is broken, causing the oil pump to stop working or the differential to lack oil and burn out. 4. Transmission: The transmission oil pan is damaged, and all the transmission oil leaks out, causing vehicle problems. 5. Solenoid valve: The transmission valve body or solenoid valve is damaged and not working. 6. Loose linkage: The linkage or cable between the shift control handle and the manual valve rocker arm is loose, keeping the manual valve in the neutral or parking position.

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DiReed

08/10/25 5:56pm

When I first got my driver's license, I also wondered about this. Of course you can press the accelerator in first gear! First gear in a manual transmission car is a low gear used for starting and climbing hills. Gently pressing the accelerator helps the engine rev up, making the car start more smoothly. But be mindful of how deep you press—new drivers often fear stalling from pressing too hard, which is completely normal. I recommend lightly pressing the accelerator pedal when starting, combined with the half-clutch state, rather than flooring it, as that would cause the RPM to spike, wasting fuel and potentially damaging the engine. During practice, start by giving small amounts of throttle to feel how the car lifts. Pressing the accelerator too hard for long periods may accelerate clutch wear, so develop a habit of gentle operation. Regularly check the engine tachometer to keep it in the green zone, avoiding the redline. In short, using the accelerator is a fundamental driving skill—practice a few times, and you'll naturally get the rhythm.

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