Do You Need to Release the Throttle When Shifting Gears in a Manual Transmission Car?

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Manual transmission cars require releasing the throttle when shifting gears. In any upshift scenario, you must release the throttle, as failing to do so will cause a noticeable jerk in the vehicle. Speed reference: First gear corresponds to speeds of 0-5 km/h, second gear to 5-20 km/h, third gear to 20-40 km/h, fourth gear to 40-60 km/h, and fifth gear to 60-100 km/h. Shifting timing: For most cars, the optimal shift point occurs at an engine speed of 2000 rpm, not exceeding 2500 rpm. For high-displacement, high-power engines, shifting can occur around 3000 rpm.