to 3rd, 2nd and 1st..(with the clutch in of course). Or do you just move the stick from 4th directly to 1st. Or does it really matter since you have the clutch in. thanks...i've always wondered if one way is better than the other.
2007-06-20 06:36:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it's a question of saving wear and tear on your vehicle, you should definately just shift to neutral and then brake instead of downshifting. The amount of wear that you save on your brakes is very negligable compared to the amount of wear that you do to your clutch. You won't be saving in the long run if you save money on a hundred dollar brake job if you have to replace the clutch later (averages about $700-800 to replace the clutch).
If you are asking about damage to your gear box, you wont damage your gearbox in any way by going from 4th to 1st gear since the gears are no longer engaged to the engine when you press in the clutch pedal and are not, themselves, in motion.
2007-06-20 07:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by gofertopher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on my over 40 years behind the wheel (and handlebars) the transmission should always be in a gear that produces optimum power because you can never predict what will happen in the next couple of seconds. Being able to apply power quickly and without hesitation may save your life.
Down shift as you approach the stop and let the clutch out, which allows engine compression to provide additional braking. This also extends the life of the brakes. Keep the RPM above about 2000 and press the clutch in just before coming to a full stop. By the time you stop you should already be in 1st gear.
2007-06-20 13:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by ed_westengineer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Downshifting a lot can wear out the rear crank bearing prematurely---better to brake with clutch in and shift to 1st when stopped. Brakes are cheaper to fix than engine parts.
2007-06-20 15:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt really matter what you do if you have the clutch in. But why go thru all the hassle of downshifting when you can just go right to neutral and start up again in 1st
2007-06-20 13:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by selery222 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Down shifting will save on brake wear. But if you run thru the gears without letting out on the clutch all you have done is kept your right hand busy for a little while & tested your synchronizers.
2007-06-20 13:44:49 · answer #5 · answered by gejandsons 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to neutral and float to a stop. Using the transmission for braking is not advised as modern transmissions are not designed to handle the heat. Besides, brakes are $100 and a transmission is $1000. Which would you rather stress?
2007-06-20 13:52:21 · answer #6 · answered by Ferret 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just take it out of gear, untill you stop. Leaving it in netural. When you are ready to go again press the clutch, and put it in 1st gear.
2007-06-20 13:39:42 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda_David 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Down shift if I need to stop quickly, shift to neutral and brake for normal stopping
2007-06-20 13:40:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does not matter in the least. if you have the clutch engaged you could shift from first to sixth to third to second...anything. wont matter at all.
2007-06-20 13:40:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was taught to use 2nd or 3rd to help slow the car and save on break ware.
2007-06-20 13:44:36 · answer #10 · answered by kevrigger 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋