Should You Press the Accelerator When Releasing the Clutch?

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OHadley
07/30/25 3:39am
When releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator during car startup, proper coordination between the accelerator and clutch is essential to get the car moving. If you release the clutch while shifting gears, you should not press the accelerator because the vehicle already has a certain rotational speed. The clutch is a separation device between the car engine and the transmission, enabling gear shifts through its engagement and disengagement. Manual transmission vehicles have a dedicated clutch pedal; to shift gears, the driver must fully depress the pedal. Automatic transmission vehicles integrate the clutch into the transmission, using a computer to automate gear shifting. Key considerations for daily clutch use: 1. Avoid maintaining a semi-engaged clutch state (partially releasing the clutch while pressing the accelerator) for extended periods while driving, as this can wear out the clutch. 2. Have the clutch disc inspected approximately every 20,000 kilometers of driving.
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