Should You Depress the Clutch or Release the Throttle First When Shifting Gears?

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Eugenia
07/29/25 9:28pm
When shifting gears, you must first release the throttle before depressing the clutch. The clutch in a car serves to engage and disengage the engine from the wheel transmission system. This means that when you depress the clutch, the engine's transmission is disconnected from the wheels, and the engine's power is no longer transmitted to the wheels. If the throttle is not released after depressing the clutch, the engine continues to operate, which is not only ineffective but may also damage the engine. The maintenance methods for brakes are: 1. High-temperature resistance protection to prevent corrosion of the braking system, avoid brake pads from seizing due to high temperatures, and eliminate brake squealing; 2. Clean the brake discs, brake drums, and any parts of oil stains, dirt, and friction dust to maintain good heat dissipation of the brake discs; 3. Regularly replace brake fluid; 4. Regularly check the thickness of brake pads or brake shoes.
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