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Should I Press the Clutch and Brake When Starting the Engine?

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MacClara

07/24/25 10:21am

You can start the engine by pressing the clutch and brake. Here are the relevant details about pressing the clutch and brake: 1. This ensures the safety of the vehicle when starting, preventing the car from lurching forward due to forgetting to shift gears. 2. Fully pressing the clutch allows the vehicle to start with minimal load, which can extend the lifespan of the engine's starter motor. Here is additional information about the clutch: 1. The clutch is located inside the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission. The clutch assembly is secured to the rear plane of the flywheel with screws, and the output shaft of the clutch serves as the input shaft of the transmission. During driving, the driver can press or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily separate or gradually engage the engine and transmission, thereby cutting off or transferring the engine's power to the transmission. 2. The clutch is a common component in mechanical transmissions, allowing the drivetrain to be separated or engaged at any time. Its basic requirements include smooth engagement, quick and thorough disengagement, ease of adjustment and repair, compact size, lightweight, good wear resistance, sufficient heat dissipation capacity, and ease of operation with minimal effort. Common types include jaw clutches and friction clutches.

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Greg

08/11/25 5:30am

When I used to drive a manual transmission, the first thing I did after getting in the car was to press the clutch pedal all the way down before starting the engine. This habit was repeatedly emphasized by my driving instructor back then, because pressing the clutch disconnects the transmission. If the car was in gear and you started it without pressing the clutch, the car would lurch forward. With automatic transmission cars, you must press the brake pedal to start the engine, otherwise the gear lever won't even move. The new car I drive now has an electronic ignition system - you can't press the start button without stepping on the brake. Developing this habit really helps avoid many dangerous situations, especially when parking on slopes - having this double safety measure gives me extra peace of mind.

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