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What is the correct method for shifting gears in a manual transmission?

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DiKate

07/28/25 8:14pm

The correct method for shifting gears in a manual transmission is to place the palm facing downward, cover the head of the gear lever, grip the lever firmly with all five fingers, and then proceed to shift gears. More knowledge about gear shifting is as follows: 1. Gear shifting refers to the transmission, which is used to change the torque and speed of the engine crankshaft to meet the different requirements of driving wheel traction and speed under various driving conditions such as starting, accelerating, driving, and overcoming road obstacles. 2. When starting, use 1st gear. When the tachometer needle reaches around 2000 RPM, you can shift to 2nd gear. Then, when the tachometer reaches around 2000 RPM again, shift to 3rd gear. Next, observe the speedometer. When the speedometer needle points to around 40 MPH, you can shift to 4th gear. At this point, the car can drive for a while. Then, when the speedometer needle points to around 60 MPH, it indicates that you can now shift to the highest gear, 5th gear.

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LawsonMarie

08/12/25 1:03am

I've always operated the manual transmission like this: The first step is to press the clutch pedal all the way down, which disconnects the engine from the gearbox to avoid gear grinding and part damage during shifting. Then, select the gear based on the speed: use first gear to start, shift to second and third gears as the speed increases—generally shift to second gear around 20 km/h and third gear around 40 km/h. Be decisive when shifting without hesitation. Releasing the clutch should be smooth: when starting, slowly release the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator to prevent stalling; when shifting, release the clutch steadily to match the engine speed and avoid jerking. Practice is crucial—I spent a lot of time in an empty lot practicing gear shifts until I got comfortable before hitting the road. Remember to shift to neutral when parked to save fuel and protect the clutch plate. Incorrect methods can lead to gearbox wear or dangerous sudden stalls, so developing good habits ensures safe and worry-free driving with the strong control feel of a manual transmission.

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