How to prevent stalling with a manual transmission?
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Ensuring a manual transmission doesn't stall involves proper use of the clutch and gear shift. Here are key points:1. Speed and gear selection: During driving, use lower gears for slow speeds and higher gears for fast speeds. Mismatching speed and gear can cause stalling, increase fuel consumption, and potentially damage vehicle components over time.2. Clutch mechanism: The clutch is located in the flywheel housing between the engine and transmission, secured to the flywheel's rear surface with screws. Its output shaft serves as the transmission's input shaft. While driving, the driver can depress or release the clutch pedal to temporarily disconnect or gradually reconnect the engine and transmission as needed.
The key to avoiding stalling in a manual transmission lies in clutch control and throttle coordination. When starting off, slowly release the clutch to find the friction point—when the car slightly vibrates and tends to move forward. At this moment, don't rush to release the clutch; hold it steady for about 2 seconds while gently pressing the throttle with your right foot to raise the RPM to around 1500. Only release the clutch completely once the car moves smoothly. When shifting gears, press the clutch first before releasing the throttle. Matching gear and speed is crucial—for example, use first gear below 20 km/h and second gear around 30 km/h. Before stopping on a downhill, always press the clutch first before braking, otherwise the engine will stall from being forced to stop. Regularly practice hill starts in open areas, memorize the friction point position, and with practice, stalling will naturally decrease.