Will the car break if shifting gears without pressing the clutch?

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MacJoseph
07/29/25 9:43pm
Shifting gears without pressing the clutch won't break the car, but it can damage the clutch disc. If the gear is not accurately engaged, it can harm the transmission. Not fully depressing the clutch means the gear is not completely disengaged, leading to wear on the transmission gears. For manual transmission vehicles, frequently shifting gears in this manner over time will reduce the lifespan of the transmission. The car's clutch is located within the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission, secured to the rear plane of the flywheel with screws. The output shaft of the clutch is the input shaft of the transmission. While driving, the driver can press or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily separate or gradually engage the engine and transmission, thereby cutting off or transferring the engine's power input to the transmission.
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