Some drivers have these common bad habits that should be avoided when driving a manual transmission vehicle. Many people are unaware of the seriousness of the situation or how little care can protect your transmission components over time. Many drivers, without realizing it, have these habits. These habits can cause significant wear to the transmission’s components in the long run. As a result, hopefully, this article will assist you in recognizing some of these habits and avoiding them.

Hand Is Always On The Gear

This is arguably the most common blunder made by drivers while on the road. Even seasoned drivers have the habit of driving with one hand on the gear lever. It is important to understand that it exerts a certain amount of pressure on the gear lever as it is translated to the gear selector forks below. As a result, the selector fork rubs against the gears, potentially causing premature wear. Furthermore, steering the car with only one hand is never a good idea. As a result, both hands should be on the steering wheel in the ideal situation.

As someone who regularly drives on incline slopes, I can attest that using the accelerator and clutch pedals to balance the car on the slope is not the best solution. To bring the car to a complete stop, one must use the brakes. When the traffic moves again, use the triple-pedal technique (if the slope is too steep) or the hand brake to pick up the car. The clutch plate will rub against the diaphragm spring and pressure plate if this is not done. Clutch slips occur when the friction material on the clutch wears out completely.

While stuck at the traffic lights, many people keep their cars in first gear. It should be noted that the clutch should not be pressed for extended periods of time while in gear. Putting the car in neutral and lifting your foot off the clutch pedal is the best way to do this. Otherwise, the transmission assembly will be subjected to unnecessary wear.

When driving uphill, many drivers still use the half-clutch pressing technique. While this method does not cause the engine to die, it can cause the clutch plate to wear out faster and become thinner over time.

Suddenly Taking The Clutch Off

The habit of suddenly pressing or releasing the clutch can be dangerous because it creates a lot of friction. To maintain clutch life, it is strongly advised to release the clutch slowly after moving the transmission lever.

At low speeds, avoid using a high gear. This is equivalent to increasing the clutch’s workload and allowing the clutch lining to slip. If you do the opposite, which is to drive in low gear at high speed, you can have a similar effect. As a result, it is preferable and safer to avoid this practice!

Many people who drive old cars face this problem due to the lack of dead pedals in the vehicle. Modern cars, on the other hand, have dead pedals that allow your foot to rest while not shifting gears. People still have the old habit of keeping one foot on the clutch pedal. This reduces the clutch’s efficiency over time and may cause the clutch to slip. Furthermore, on longer journeys, your foot becomes tired of being in that position.

Keeping these tips in mind will increase the life of your clutch, however when you do need a new clutch Mantic Clutch is here to provide you with a performance option to suit your pride and joy.