How to Deal with a Stuck Manual Transmission Gear?
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Manual transmission gears getting stuck is largely due to improper driving habits, such as pressing the clutch before releasing the accelerator, which causes the engine to stop supplying fuel while the clutch remains engaged, leading to engine braking. This phenomenon is less noticeable in higher gears but can cause strong jerking or even stalling in lower gears. During gear shifting, due to the synchronizer's function, the meshing gears will not engage until the rotational speeds are synchronized. However, improper operation, such as mismatching the gear with the speed, can easily result in the gear getting stuck after engagement. Upshifting technique: When the engine speed and vehicle speed are suitable for upshifting, first release the accelerator pedal, then press the clutch pedal, shift the gear lever to the next higher gear (skipping gears is not recommended), release the clutch pedal to engage the power, and finally gently press the accelerator pedal to maintain stable driving.