Should You Depress the Clutch When Making a U-Turn in a Manual Transmission Car?

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SebastianLynn
07/30/25 7:37am
When making a U-turn in a manual transmission car, it is generally best not to depress the clutch pedal. However, if the situation requires it, you can press the clutch pedal. When releasing the clutch pedal after depressing it, ensure proper operation to prevent the engine from stalling. Below is additional information: 1. Transmission Overview: A manual transmission primarily consists of gears and shafts, utilizing different gear combinations to achieve speed and torque variation. In contrast, an automatic transmission (AT) comprises a torque converter, planetary gears, and a hydraulic control system, achieving speed and torque variation through hydraulic power transmission and gear combinations. The torque converter is the most distinctive component of an AT, consisting of a pump impeller, turbine, and stator, directly transmitting engine power and torque while also serving a clutch-like function. 2. Working Principle: The pump impeller and turbine form a working pair, akin to two fans facing each other. The airflow from one fan drives the blades of the other, with the airflow acting as the medium for kinetic energy transmission. By replacing air with liquid as the medium, the pump impeller drives the turbine to rotate via the liquid. Adding a stator between the pump impeller and turbine creates a speed difference between them through reactive force, enabling speed and torque variation.
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