5 Things you shouldnt do in a manual car

Jsolo · 02-10-2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Good info

Didn't know it was bad to lug the engine though. Yes, I understand the gearing disadvantage and poor gas mileage. But if you're not looking to accelerate fast, is it really hurting anything? If so, what specifically?

The distinction he's trying to make is don't apply the throttle quickly when at low rpms. I'll often putt around town in 5th at 35 mph, or even 6th at 40 mph. My rpms are low, around 1500. Giving it just enough throttle to maintain the speed (this is chicago, it's flat here). Any acceleration is done slowly. I'll downshift when quicker acceleration is needed.

I'd say stay away from full throttle unless you're at 2500-3K rpm or higher.

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