Posted on 10/23/2021
If you drive a manual transmission vehicle, you know that the clutch is one of the most sensitive and important pieces of equipment. While it will naturally wear out over time like other car parts, some habits can also decrease performance, shorten its life, and require frequent manual transmission repair. Here's a closer look at what to avoid behind the wheel if you want to avoid extra expenses and hassles. 1. Keeping Your Foot on the Clutch If you are always keeping your foot on the clutch, even it's just to rest it there, the pressure can put unnecessary strain on the gear assembly, leading to more frequent manual transmission repair. The pedal should be either pressed all the way down to the bottom or left completely untouched when not using it. 2. Resting Your Hand on the Gearshift A lot of drivers like the sense of control that comes with resting their hands on t ... read more