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In most manual transmission vehicles it is possible to shift gears without use of the clutch. This is done by matching the engine output RPM with the rotational speed of the vehicle's transmission output. Please note that this can only be done when the vehicle is in motion, the clutch must be used when starting from a dead stop.
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Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
To Upshift
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.1When the car is in motion and when the current gear is in shifting range, take your foot off the accelerator. This will relieve the tension in the transmission. Immediately afterwards, pull the shift lever out of gear.[1] -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.2Push (or pull) the shift lever in the direction of the desired gear, applying light pressure against the desired gear. (NOTE: The amount of pressure required can vary: Too much pressure and the gear can slip in prematurely, resulting in gear grinding. Too little pressure and the gear won't slip in all the way, resulting in gear grinding).[2]Advertisement -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Once the engine RPMs have dropped to match the rotational speed of the transmission output, the shift lever should slip into gear.[3] -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Once the car is in gear again, you can continue normal driving.
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Method 2
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To Downshift
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.1When the car is in motion and when the current gear is too low to maintain proper power, take your foot off the accelerator and then pull the shift lever out of gear.[4] -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.2Lightly tap on the accelerator once to raise the engine's RPMs to around 2000-2500 (depends on the transmission).[5] -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3While the engine RPMs are dropping, push (or pull) the shift lever in the direction of the desired gear, applying light pressure against the desired gear.- Once the engine RPMs have matched the rotational speed of the transmission output, the shift lever should slip into gear.[6]
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Once the car is in gear again, you can continue normal driving.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionWill this technique damage my cars transmission?
Community AnswerYes, it can damage your transmission if you do not do it properly. -
QuestionWhen do I need to use the fifth gear?
Community AnswerOn the highway, your highest gear is optimal. When merging onto another highway, downshifting is a good idea so that you can accelerate faster with the higher RPM. -
QuestionWill this damage my transmission?
Community AnswerNot if you match the RPMs correctly. If the gears grind then you should just continue with the clutch.
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Warnings
- This can ONLY be done when the vehicle is already in motion. Starting a manual transmission vehicle from a dead stop requires the use of the clutch.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- When downshifting without the clutch, make sure that you let the engine RPMs start to fall before applying pressure against the gear. If you apply pressure beforehand, the gear may attempt to slip in prematurely, resulting in gear grinding.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Please note that not all transmissions are "smooth" enough to be shifted without use of the clutch, repeated attempts to do so may damage the transmission if gear grinding is excessive. Some heavier duty transmissions tend to grind gears much more easily and are more difficult to shift without use of the clutch. This is most easily attempted on light duty transmissions such as those in compact/mid-sized cars/SUVs/trucks.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWhI6VoTj_s
- ↑ https://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/09/how-to-drive-a-manual-transmission-car-without-using-the-clutch/
- ↑ https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15127617/how-to-drive-a-stick-without-a-clutch/
- ↑ https://carfromjapan.com/article/driving-tips/shifting-without-clutch/
- ↑ https://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/09/how-to-drive-a-manual-transmission-car-without-using-the-clutch/
- ↑ https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15127617/how-to-drive-a-stick-without-a-clutch/
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