Manual Transmission Components
The easier of the transmissions to maintain longevity, the manual transmission system, is simpler in design and practicality, depending on the roads we drive. Uphill and stop-and-go driving is not handled well by a manual transmission, whereas an automatic transmission system handles it a lot better.
A manual transmission system is comprised of gears, shafts, something to change gears called a gear selector fork and a clutch. Transmission fluid is still needed by a manual transmission system, but it does not use the fluid to operate. The fluid is used for cooling and lubrication, not the changing of gears, like in an automatic transmission system. Each car with a stick shift has its own preference of oil or fluid.
Where to Begin With a Manual Transmission?
Simpler than an automatic transmission, but still with its own complex parts, a manual transmission is a fun thing to try. It is fun to drive a vehicle with a stick shift. When considering a manual transmission system’s components, the one main thing that makes it fun to drive is the clutch.
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