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Should You Release the Clutch or Brake First When Starting a Manual Transmission Car?

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KingstonLynn

07/30/25 2:28am

When starting a manual transmission car, you can first release the clutch and wait until the forward driving force counteracts the backward gravitational force before releasing the brake. Below is a detailed introduction to manual transmissions: 1. Definition: A manual transmission car is one that uses a manual gear-shifting mechanical transmission to adjust speed. This means you need to manually move the gear lever to change the gear engagement position inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve speed changes. 2. Pros and Cons: The advantages of manual transmissions include simple structure, reliable performance, low manufacturing and maintenance costs, high transmission efficiency, and theoretically better fuel economy. Additionally, since it is purely mechanically controlled, gear shifts are faster and more directly reflect the driver's intentions, making it more fun to drive. The downside is the cumbersome operation and noticeable jerks during gear shifts. 3. Working Principle: The power input shaft of a manual transmission car is connected to the clutch. The power transmitted from the clutch is directly passed through the input shaft to the gear set, enabling gear changes.

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