How Do You Shift Gears On A Manual Transmission?
Shifting gears on a manual transmission is a delicate balance of knowing when to shift and how. If you do it wrong, it will be glowingly obvious. It is very rare that a car will die during a gear shift, but it will not be a pleasant ride. But once you learn to do it properly, you will be able to shift gears as smoothly as an automatic. The best way to learn when to shift is to either ride around with someone who already knows how to drive a manual transmission and watch when they shift. Or you can drive your automatic and feel when the transmission shifts. In either case, you are looking for the sound and feel of the engine at the shift points. Remember this. There are several styles or speeds of manual transmission around, any where from 3 to 6; although the 5 speed is the most popular. The shift pattern will vary widely. But, it should be engraved on the gear shift lever. Instrumentation is going to vary widely from car to car, but most cars with manual transmissions have a tachomete
