What Causes Jerking When Accelerating in a Manual Transmission Car?
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Manual transmission cars often experience jerking due to improper coordination between the clutch and accelerator. Below are the reasons for jerking and an introduction to driving a manual transmission car: Reasons for jerking: Excessive carbon buildup in the throttle body, fuel injectors, or intake manifold; poor fuel quality leading to incomplete combustion; faulty spark plugs or ignition coils. Manual transmission refers to a manual gearbox. Method for driving a manual transmission car: Depress the clutch pedal fully; move the gear lever to engage 1st gear, the starting gear; lightly press the turn signal lever downward to activate the left turn signal, alerting vehicles in front and behind; press the horn button to warn pedestrians in front of the vehicle; release the handbrake; slowly lift the left foot until the clutch reaches the half-clutch position, causing the vehicle to vibrate slightly; as the vehicle starts moving, release the clutch and gently press the accelerator.