What happens when pressing the clutch and accelerating?
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Pressing the clutch while accelerating mainly causes the following two hazards: 1. Pressing the clutch and accelerating will cause clutch wear, increase engine speed, make the engine louder, and the car won't move. 2. If this lasts for a long time and the engine speed pointer stays in the red zone, it may lead to engine seizure. You should fully release the clutch before pressing the accelerator. The specific steps are: 1. After starting the car, press the clutch pedal, shift into gear, and release the handbrake. 2. Then slightly press the accelerator and slowly release the clutch. 3. After the clutch is fully released, keep the accelerator steady.
I've been driving manual transmission cars for over twenty years. When you press the clutch and step on the accelerator, the engine suddenly roars loudly, the RPM soars high, but the car doesn't move at all, just like revving in neutral. This isn't normal driving behavior and purely wastes gasoline. Every time this happens, it burns through a lot of fuel money. What's worse, if the engine is in a cold start state or idles at high speed for a long time, it can easily cause parts to overheat and increase the risk of wear. I always remind my family and friends not to do this when shifting gears or parking, unless it's a repair shop tuning the car. Developing good habits is most important. Normal gear shifting should involve pressing the clutch first, shifting gears properly, then simultaneously releasing it with a bit of throttle. This way, you save fuel and protect the car.
