How Long Does a Manual Transmission Last?
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Manual transmissions typically last 8-10 years. Extended information: Methods to prolong the lifespan of a manual transmission are as follows: 1. Reduce idle warm-up time: Warming up the oil through idling is slower than driving while warming up. The shorter the time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature, the less wear it experiences. Prolonged idling extends the time needed for the engine to reach normal temperature and increases carbon buildup. 2. Shift to a lower gear when climbing hills: When the car creeps forward without braking or accelerating, the clutch is in a semi-engaged state, which causes significant wear on the clutch plates. 3. Avoid excessively low RPMs: Engine RPMs are too low when they fall below the first gear's RPM at 10 km/h. Low RPMs reduce the car's inertia, increasing pressure on engine components and leading to incomplete fuel combustion and insufficient power. 4. Slow down before turning off the engine: When parking, shift to park, engage the handbrake, and turn off the engine—avoid rushing this process. 5. Use manual mode on steep slopes: For vehicles with manual-automatic transmissions, limit the gear to first when frequently starting on slopes to protect the transmission. Similarly, use lower gears in manual mode when descending steep slopes or driving in underground garages. 6. Use manual mode for overtaking: If the transmission is in a high gear when overtaking, quickly downshift using manual mode to leverage the high torque of lower gears for a rapid speed increase, enabling faster overtaking.
