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Which Gear Should a Manual Transmission Car Be in When Going Downhill?

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VanSophie

07/25/25 10:18am

When parking a manual transmission car downhill, engage the reverse gear to prevent forward sliding. When starting, first press the clutch, shift to neutral, start the vehicle, and then shift to the starting gear. The steps for starting a manual transmission car are: 1. Sit properly in the car; 2. Start the car; 3. Press the clutch; 4. Engage the 1st gear; 5. Slowly release the clutch; 6. Gently press the accelerator; 7. Fully release the clutch to complete the car's start. The reasons for a manual transmission car stalling after ignition are: 1. Use of substandard or poor-quality fuel; 2. Issues with the car's engine or fuel system; 3. Engine carbon buildup; 4. Excessive dirt on the idle motor valve core and throttle seat; 5. Releasing the clutch too quickly when starting.

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JackFitz

08/11/25 7:36pm

As a veteran driver with over a decade of manual transmission experience, losing speed control downhill is my biggest fear. I always downshift in advance—like dropping from 5th to 3rd gear before entering a slope—to use engine braking and stabilize the car. On extremely steep slopes, I shift to 2nd gear; higher RPMs but better control. Never coast in neutral to save fuel! Brakes should only assist with gentle taps—continuous braking on long descents overheats pads and causes failure. I once forgot to downshift on a mountain road, my brakes smoked, and I nearly crashed. Listen to your engine: high RPMs mean too low a gear, while effortless coasting means too high—adjust promptly for peace of mind.

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