What does MT mean?

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In automobiles, MT stands for Manual Transmission, also known as manual gearbox. It involves manually shifting the gear lever to change the gear meshing positions inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve the purpose of shifting. A manual transmission is a type of gearbox used to modify the speed and torque transmitted from the engine to the driving wheels. Under various driving conditions such as starting from a standstill, climbing hills, turning corners, and accelerating, it enables the vehicle to achieve different levels of traction and speed while keeping the engine operating within a more favorable range. Functions of a manual transmission: Changing the gear ratio to expand the range of torque and speed variations at the driving wheels, adapting to frequently changing driving conditions. While maintaining the engine's rotational direction, reverse gear is used to enable the vehicle to move backward. With the engine still running, neutral gear can be used to interrupt power transmission, which is beneficial for engine startup, warm-up, idling, and facilitates gear shifting, coasting, or temporary parking. The transmission can also divert engine power to drive other mechanisms, such as the winch on certain vehicles or the oil pump on dump trucks.