How to Choose the Most Effort-Saving Gear for Uphill Driving?

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LaSophie
07/30/25 8:12am
For the most effortless uphill driving, you should select a gear with a ratio of 3:7. Below are the specific functions of gears: 1. Altering speed or torque: There are numerous gears in the transmission and drivetrain. Transmission gears serve to change speed and torque, while the main reduction gear in the differential functions to reduce speed and increase torque. 2. Power transmission: Gears play a role in power transfer. Many four-wheel-drive vehicles have multiple gears in the transfer case that facilitate power transmission. The main reduction gear in the differential also serves this purpose. Many gears transmit power through meshing with each other. Gears in the steering system also function in power transmission. 3. Achieving gear ratios: Different gear combinations in the transmission create various gear ratios, enabling the vehicle to adapt to diverse driving conditions.
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