What are the reasons for a manual transmission car stalling?
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Manual transmission cars stall due to poor coordination between the clutch, gear, and brake, especially during hill starts. The correct operation is to press the clutch, shift into first gear, lift the clutch to the semi-engaged position, gently apply throttle, and quickly release the handbrake. When a manual transmission car is in gears 1 to 5 and the clutch is not pressed while the speed begins to decrease, the car will stall when the speed drops to a certain point. Additionally, water entering the exhaust pipe, engine failure, or running out of fuel can also cause stalling. A car with a manual transmission uses a mechanical gearbox that requires manual shifting to change the gear engagement inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve speed changes. The gear lever can only be moved when the clutch is pressed.