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Does Shifting Without Depressing the Clutch Damage the Car?

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LincolnLynn
07/29/25 11:41pm

Shifting without depressing the clutch can indeed damage the car. Manual transmission vehicles are equipped with a clutch pedal, which must be fully depressed every time you shift gears, including when starting the vehicle. Failing to depress the clutch pedal while shifting can cause impact on the transmission, thereby shortening its lifespan. It is essential to quickly press the clutch pedal all the way down when shifting to avoid such impacts. The functions of the clutch include: 1. Gradually increasing the driving force to allow the car to start smoothly; 2. Temporarily separating the engine and transmission for gear shifting; 3. Preventing overload in the drivetrain; 4. Reducing torsional vibration impacts from the engine, thereby extending the lifespan of the transmission gears.

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