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Questions tagged [manual-transmission]

A transmission that is controlled by the operator of the vehicle to select an operator desired gear.

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Grinding when shifting into 1st from a stop

My car (2013 Ford Focus, 12k miles, 5 speed manual) suddenly started to grind when shifting into 1st from a stop about halfway through my commute home. I realized that if I depress the clutch for long enough, and then shift into 1st, it is a…
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Clutchless Shifting - Wears Rings or Assembly?

What gets worn, the synchronizer rings or the assembly? If both get worn, what are the specifics of that? And how long can they typically be expected to last (miles) if most driving is performed without the clutch? Thanks!
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Manual left in first with parking brake - burnt tire - how?

Can someone explain to me why my car wouldn't automatically stall when left in first gear on a hill with the parking brake on? A co-worker started my car for me and didn't shift it to neutral and somehow the front right tire spun down to the…
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Is it normal that shifting from first to second gear requires side pressure

Previously I had car with 5 gear transmission. Switching from 1st to 2nd was just move down. Now I have another car with 6 gear transmission. If I forget to add same pressure to the left I end with 4th gear engaged. It very similar to way the 5th…
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Engine 'lugging' when turned off with clutch engaged, transmission in netural

After asking this question yesterday, I started thinking about how since picking up my second '06 Infiniti G35 Sedan in as many years, I've noticed that with this engine (145k miles), when I leave the clutch engaged and the transmission in neutral,…
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Can Lucas Transmission Fix provide a temporary fix for a failing syncro?

Basically, I'm pretty sure I've got a failing fifth gear synchronizer in my manual transmission ( 5th only engages between about 65 - 72 k/h ) and was wondering if something like Lucas Transmission Fix can provide a temporary solution until I'm…
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Consistent white smoke from the exhaust

I'm driving a 2011 mini (175000) and it went for service and it was serviced by a BMW mechanic. After that there was consistent white smoke every time i drive off from the 1st gear. what might be the problem?
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1996 Acura integra 5speed clicking noise

Ok when I push in the clutch the noise goes away... It's a loud Tat tat tat....also my clutch pedal sticks almost to the floor.....it still works but the pedal is not springing back ..half way up it just feels like its not even connected..then it…
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How slow can I go in 6th gear before downshifting?

This is a modern manual transmission car. I've been trying to change my driving habits in order to optimize my driving using this fancy auto rev match. I was skeptical at first, but I'm beginning to enjoy it. We can debate about it elsewhere. The…
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Engaged handbrake & reversing

This morning I got into the car, applied the clutch, selected reverse, and heard a crunch sound. Now when I'm driving and I go to stop or slow down I hear this metal-on-metal grinding noise. Do you know what might be wrong?
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opel corsa 2010 manual transmission abs acceleration

hi there does any one have info, I have a opel corsa 2010 manual transmission, when changing gears 4 to 5 in neutral time engine rpm goes to maximum without pressing gas pedal, no faulty codes stored, abs light come on when issue happen
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Downshift but not rev match when slowing down to a red light

I have recently started driving a manual transmission car with little experience. When I see a red light, I generally brake to 60 km/h and shift to 4th gear and brake more to 40 km/h to 3rd gear. I then continue braking until RPM reaches 1000 and…
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What gear is considered "park" in a manual transmission?

I was informed by a mechanic, several years ago, that airbags won't deploy if a car is in park therefore he always puts his car in park in drive throughs to avoid the air bags in case he is bumped while waiting in line. My new car is a 5…
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Ford Figo has difficulty starting

My 2013 Ford Figo has a starting problem. I have taken it to a local ford dealer several times but every time after allegedly fixing it, the problem will resurface. I mostly encounter the problem when the car parked in the sun for too long. It…
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Bad for clutch to accelerate with high rpms?

I'm aware that launching a car with manual transmission, i.e. rev up and then release the clutch, could potentially cause a bit clutch wear. But let's assume you start revving up from 1st gear - for a petrol engine - revving up to about 5000 rpm and…
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