Which gear should a manual transmission car be in when parking downhill?

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LaIsabel
07/30/25 5:58am
When parking downhill with a manual transmission, engage the reverse gear to prevent the car from sliding forward. When starting, first depress the clutch, shift to neutral, start the engine, and then shift to the starting gear. The steps for starting a manual transmission car are: 1. Sit properly in the driver's seat; 2. Start the car; 3. Depress the clutch; 4. Engage first gear; 5. Slowly release the clutch; 6. Gently press the accelerator; 7. Fully release the clutch to complete the starting process. The reasons for a manual transmission car stalling after ignition include: 1. Using 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 body; 5. Releasing the clutch too quickly when starting.
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