Does lugging a manual transmission car affect the vehicle?

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Lugging a manual transmission car does affect the vehicle. Prone to stalling: Under lugging conditions, the engine may operate near the critical speed, making it prone to stalling. Weak acceleration: When the engine speed is too low, there will be a phenomenon of weak power output (determined by the power-speed characteristics), resulting in weak acceleration. Increased fuel consumption: If the speed is too low, the car does not cover distance efficiently. Since fuel consumption is calculated based on a per 100 km standard, although the fuel consumption per unit time decreases, it takes several times longer to cover the same distance, leading to an overall increase in fuel consumption. Jerky movement: Insufficient power output while the car is trying to move forward can cause jerky movements, commonly known as "lugging," which can damage the transmission.