What to Do If the Car Frequently Stalls When Starting?
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Frequent stalling when starting is due to incorrect starting methods. It is necessary to learn starting techniques and practice more. Here is more information about starting an automatic transmission car: 1. Starting Method: The starting mantra for an automatic transmission car is: one turn, two press, three shift, four honk, five release, six observe, seven lift, eight step, nine return light. 2. Gear Allocation: Generally, an automatic transmission car has six gear positions, from top to bottom: P, R, N, D, S, L. 3. Automatic Principle: The engine's power is transmitted through the gearbox, which is also a key factor affecting fuel consumption. Generally, an automatic transmission consumes 10% more fuel than a manual transmission. Whether manual or automatic, the more gears there are, the more fuel-efficient the car will be.
When I was learning manual transmission, I kept stalling. My instructor taught me to first get familiar with the car's behavior—different cars have different clutch engagement points, and finding the half-clutch position is crucial. After settling in, slowly lift your left foot on the clutch until the car slightly trembles at the critical point, while gently tapping the accelerator with your right foot to give it some gas. Listen for the engine sound to stabilize before gradually releasing the clutch, and it’ll go smoothly. Hill starts require even more care: pull the handbrake to prevent rolling back, lift the clutch while adding gas until the RPM rises slightly, and release the handbrake once the car’s front lifts. Stalling mostly happens because the clutch is released too quickly or the throttle isn’t matched. I recommend practicing the half-clutch feel on a flat road—don’t stress, and muscle memory will develop over time. If you stall, always press the clutch, shift to neutral, and then restart the engine—safety first!
