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hey everyone welcome from car justify
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today we're talking about manual
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transmissions for some of us driving a
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manual isn't just about getting from
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point A to point B it's about the
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experience the connection with the car
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in this video I'll be going over five
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common mistakes manual drivers make that
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can have serious consequences for your
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car's health and your wallet so buckle
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up grab your driving gloves and let's
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get started all right let's start with a
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mistake that's so common you probably
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don't even realize you're doing it
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resting your hand on the gear stick it
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seems harmless right just a comfortable
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place to rest your hand but here's the
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thing that constant pressure on the gear
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stick can actually put unnecessary wear
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and tear on the transmission's internal
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components when you rest your hand on it
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you're subtly pushing on those parts
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even if you don't realize it over time
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this can lead to premature wear and tear
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which means expensive repairs down the
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line use the gear stick only when you
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need to shift gears then return your
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hand to the wheel your transmission will
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thank you next up we have the card sin
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of manual driving riding the clutch this
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is when you keep the clutch pedal
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partially pressed usually to control the
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car's speed or in stop and go traffic
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the clutch is designed for quick
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engagements not for being held in a
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state of limbo when you ride the clutch
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you're essentially slipping it which
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generates a lot of heat and friction
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this excessive wear can significantly
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shorten the lifespan of your clutch
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leading to costly Replacements much
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sooner than expected in traffic shift
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into neutral and use the brake brakes to
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control your speed your clutch will
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thank you for it all right let's talk
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about hills some drivers might be
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tempted to use the clutch and
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accelerator to hold the car steady
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instead of engaging the handbrake but
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here's the thing your clutch is not
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designed for Hill starts when you use
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the clutch to hold the car on a hill
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you're putting immense stress on the
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clutch release bearing and the pressure
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plate this can lead to premature wear
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overheating and even clutch failure so
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what should you do instead use your
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handbrake it's it's there for a reason
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when you stop on a hill Engage The
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handbrake firmly when you're ready to
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move slowly release the handbrake while
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applying throttle and engaging the
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clutch all right this next mistake is
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all about efficiency or rather the lack
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thereof some drivers try to save fuel by
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shifting into a higher gear too early
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even when the engine is not quite ready
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for it when you lug the engine you're
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forcing it to work harder than it needs
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to at low RPMs this puts unnecessary
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strain on the engine transmission and
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even the drivetrain as a general rule of
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thumb shift up when the engine reaches
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around 2,500 to 3,000 RPM depending on
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the car this will ensure smooth
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acceleration optimal fuel efficiency and
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a Happy Engine last but not least let's
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talk about stop lights some drivers
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might think they're doing their car a
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favor by keeping the clutch pedal
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depressed while waiting but in reality
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they're just giving their left leg a
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workout and putting unnecessary strain
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on their clutch when you keep the clutch
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depressed at a stop light you're keeping
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the release bearing constantly engaged
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this constant pressure can lead to
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premature wear and tear and eventually
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you might hear that Telltale chirping or
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squeaking sound coming from your clutch
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so what's the solution simple shift into
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neutral and take your foot off the
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clutch this gives your clutch a much
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needed breake and prolongs its lifespan
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plus it gives your left leg a chance to
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relax driving a manual car requires
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Focus coordination and proper technique
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the five mistakes listed above are some
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of the most common errors and avoiding
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them can significantly improve both your
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driving safety and car longevity
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developing good driving habits from the
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start is crucial to avoid costly repairs
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and dangerous situations so if you drive
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a manual take note of these tips and
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stay mindful on the road your car and
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your wallet will thank you if you found
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