How to Drive a Manual-Automatic Transmission Car Better?

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DelLuna
07/30/25 7:12am
Here are some tips for driving a manual-automatic transmission car: 1. When starting, try to keep the gear in P (Park) or N (Neutral), then press the brake and start the car. Starting the car in other gears can cause excessive wear on the transmission. 2. When the vehicle starts, press the brake and shift to D (Drive), then slowly release the clutch. After the vehicle moves a few meters, you can press the accelerator. On smooth roads, you can keep the gear in D and drive forward, but avoid sudden acceleration, as it will increase fuel consumption. 3. When encountering uphill roads, try to shift to the climbing gear, which not only provides strong power output but also prevents the engine from struggling. 4. The manual-automatic transmission is very useful in traffic jams. If you keep the gear in D, the frequent stop-and-go will cause the gear to shift between 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears, accelerating transmission wear. Therefore, in traffic jams, it's better to use manual shifting. If the speed is around 20 km/h, you can shift to 2nd gear; if it's above 30 km/h, shift to 3rd gear. You can also use the S (Sport) mode to limit gear shifting. 5. When driving downhill in an automatic transmission car, never shift to N (Neutral). Although it may seem fuel-efficient, it actually has the opposite effect, as it stops the oil pump from supplying lubricating oil, causing significant damage to the transmission. 6. When parking a manual-automatic transmission car, it's best to shift to P (Park) before turning off the engine and removing the key. This protects the transmission. Additionally, when parking on uneven roads, pull the handbrake before turning off the engine. Otherwise, the vehicle may move slightly after turning off, causing impact on the transmission gears and damaging the transmission.
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