What Happens When Car Gear and Speed Don't Match?
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Mismatched car gear and speed may not cause immediate issues, but prolonged use can accelerate component wear, lead to premature damage to the engine and transmission, increase gear meshing clearance in the transmission, and wear out the clutch plate's damping springs. The minimum speed for each gear corresponds to the idle speed of that gear. In fuel-powered vehicles, the engine's output power is transmitted through the drivetrain to the drive wheels. The speed ranges for manual transmission gears are: 1. 1st gear: 10 to 20 km/h; 2. 2nd gear: 20 to 30 km/h; 3. 3rd gear: 30 to 40 km/h; 4. 4th gear: 40 to 50 km/h; 5. 5th gear: 50 to 60 km/h; 6. 6th gear: above 60 km/h.