i have an old 94 mitsubishi,eagle,dodge,jeep model summit(yes its all the brands for 1 car ).its like most cars, but is it true that you should only shift to 1st gear when you are at a complete stop.i dont understand this, because wont you lug the engine in second if your going to slow.
2007-10-22 07:36:47 · 9 answers · asked by subs r de best 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
haha, thats awesome, I have the exact same car. Same year as well, i picked it up this year with only 58,000 miles and it runs great.
2007-10-22 07:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an old school term a some transmissions like in old VW's were not intermeshed for first meaning you can shift up but a downshift grinds the gears. The ratio between second and first is usually pretty drastic so if you downshift above 15 mph you might lurch and feel like you are going thru the windshield.
The main reason for downshifting is using the engine as a brake, this extends the life of your brake pads, but at 10 MPH you really don't have excessive heating or wear on the brakes.
I'll add that Click and Clack are preventative dentists, I agree that if you do not let the clutch out fully you will burn it up but I have always driven Standards and with over half a million miles I have only replaced clutches when I rebuild the engine.
2007-10-22 14:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a manual transmission you can down shift into first gear, but your going so slowly by that time that it's not worth it and downshifting through second gear is all that you need before coming to a complete stop.
2007-10-22 14:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by bobweb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your syncros are not functioning properly. Synchronized manual transmissions can shift into any forward gear regardless of the speed. (not recommended to shift into first at high speed). Another cause may be a worn clutch cable or other component that is not allowing your clutch to completely disengage.
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2007-10-22 14:48:04 · answer #4 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More about clutch control when not to a complete stop while in 2nd.
Complete stop, slap it in 1st.
2007-10-22 14:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by skinwalker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't you just put it in neutral and coast while using your brakes? I had my mechanics tell me how terrible it is to downshift at all! (You may know them - Click & Clack - the Tappet Brothers from Car Talk)
2007-10-22 14:43:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If yo uare coming to a stop then go neutral. You should only upshift to first.
2007-10-22 14:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by Nano 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually only if you're going less than 5-10mph.
2007-10-22 14:39:25 · answer #8 · answered by donutgonuts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will put more pressure on the clutch
2007-10-22 14:45:05 · answer #9 · answered by Dizzy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋