Is Manual Transmission Gear Grinding a Problem?
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Occasional gear grinding is not a problem, just avoid doing it frequently. Here is some information about manual transmissions: 1. Introduction: A manual transmission, also known as a standard transmission, is a type of gearbox and the most basic form of automotive transmission. 2. Functions: (1) Changing Gear Ratios: Expands the range of torque and speed variations of the driving wheels to adapt to frequently changing driving conditions. (2) Reverse Driving: Allows the vehicle to move backward by using the reverse gear while maintaining the engine's rotation direction. (3) Facilitating Gear Shifts or Coasting: Interrupts power transmission by using the neutral gear without turning off the engine, which is beneficial for engine starting, warming up, idling, and facilitates gear shifting, coasting, or temporary stops. (4) Power Output: Transmits engine power through the transmission to drive other mechanisms, such as the winch on some vehicles or the oil pump on dump trucks.
I've been driving manual transmission for over ten years, and gear grinding is something you really can't take lightly. When I first started learning to drive, I often made this mistake too. The clunking sound made me nervous, but I always thought it was no big deal. It wasn't until a visit to the auto repair shop when the old mechanic showed me the worn gears inside the transmission that I realized how serious the problem was. Now, every time I shift gears, I make sure to depress the clutch all the way and confirm the RPM matches before engaging the gear. Actually, there are just three key tricks to avoid gear grinding: always depress the clutch fully—no laziness, make the shifting motion decisive—no hesitation, and remember to rev-match when downshifting at high speeds. Developing good habits can save you the cost of a major transmission overhaul, which is at least seven or eight thousand yuan—enough for half a year's worth of gas.
