What do the numbers on a manual transmission represent?

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VonFrancisco
07/29/25 8:52pm
Manual transmission numbers represent different gears. First gear is used for starting, second gear can also be used when starting. Higher gears are used when speed increases. First and second gears have relatively high torque, while third, fourth, and fifth gears don't have as much torque but provide higher speeds. When driving a manual transmission vehicle, the gear should match the engine RPM and vehicle speed. First gear is used for starting because its higher torque helps the car start smoothly. The highest gear can be used during highway cruising to reduce engine RPM and improve fuel economy.
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