Manual Transmission Research Paper
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Manual Transmission
10/08/2014
Introduction A large portion of the United States population find that driving a car with a manual transmission, or stick shift as it is commonly referred to, is incredibly difficult. However, all it actually takes is rigorous practice and absolute dedication before driving a stick shift becomes a habit. The main purpose of the manual transmission is to allow a vehicle to travel at high speeds with lower revolutions, but still have enough power to accelerate. The three main components of the manual transmission are; the shifter, the clutch pedal, and the clutch. The shifter is usually located in between the front seats of a vehicle; however, the shifter can also be placed behind the steering wheel on older vehicles. The shifter has the ability to move forward or backward, and left to right for different gear changes. The clutch is located between the transmission and engine and converts engine rotation into forward movement via transmission. The clutch pedal is located to the left of the brake pedal. A typical manual transmission has five gears, and a reverse gear. In order to be successful at driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, a set of steps must be followed and repeated every time the car is …show more content…
In order to complete any gear change on a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be released at the exact same time that the gas pedal is applied. The timing is the most important part to ensure a smooth and swift gear change. If the incorrect amount of gas is applied when the clutch pedal is released, the car may stall and shut off, or it may jolt forward. This maneuver must be executed each time a gear change is required. For lower gears, the clutch pedal must be released much slower than for higher gears. Once the clutch has been released and the gas has been applied, the gear change is
Manual Transmission
10/08/2014
Introduction A large portion of the United States population find that driving a car with a manual transmission, or stick shift as it is commonly referred to, is incredibly difficult. However, all it actually takes is rigorous practice and absolute dedication before driving a stick shift becomes a habit. The main purpose of the manual transmission is to allow a vehicle to travel at high speeds with lower revolutions, but still have enough power to accelerate. The three main components of the manual transmission are; the shifter, the clutch pedal, and the clutch. The shifter is usually located in between the front seats of a vehicle; however, the shifter can also be placed behind the steering wheel on older vehicles. The shifter has the ability to move forward or backward, and left to right for different gear changes. The clutch is located between the transmission and engine and converts engine rotation into forward movement via transmission. The clutch pedal is located to the left of the brake pedal. A typical manual transmission has five gears, and a reverse gear. In order to be successful at driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, a set of steps must be followed and repeated every time the car is …show more content…
In order to complete any gear change on a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be released at the exact same time that the gas pedal is applied. The timing is the most important part to ensure a smooth and swift gear change. If the incorrect amount of gas is applied when the clutch pedal is released, the car may stall and shut off, or it may jolt forward. This maneuver must be executed each time a gear change is required. For lower gears, the clutch pedal must be released much slower than for higher gears. Once the clutch has been released and the gas has been applied, the gear change is