Tag: manual transmission
Should I buy an automatic or a manual?
There are a lot of pro’s and con’s to each option. Put simply, if you love driving, love being involved in driving, and like to work out both legs – then a manual is for you. If you like to get in your car, turn the key, put it in drive and then switch off
Is it safe to drive with a broken clutch?
We recommend you absolutely do not try to drive with a broken clutch. It isn’t a good idea, in fact, it probably won’t even work. Your clutch is what connects the engine to the transmission. Your clutch is what mates and transfers the power from the engine to the wheels. If it isn’t working then
What is a manual transmission and how does it work?
The manual is a sacred thing among car people. More of an annoyance to everyone else. Fair enough, anyone who’s been stuck in rush hour for an hour in a manual will also be question the reason for its existence. Connecting car and driver, in such a raw and engaged way however, is the main
What does RPM mean?
Well to put it simply, “Revolutions Per Minute”. The follow up question you’ll have is, “what’s revolving?”. When your engine is running, the pistons travel up and down and rotate the crankshaft. The amount of full 360 degree rotations the crankshaft does in one minute. This tells you how the engine is operating at that
What is a flywheel and how does it work?
Unfortunately, it doesn’t make your car fly. It does do some really neat other stuff though. It’s actually critical to any car with a manual transmission. It’s bolted to the crankshaft and serves as the mechanical connection between the crankshaft and the transmission. It also starts the car and makes sure it’s comfortable when it
Bad driving habits that are costing you money
Without a doubt, everyone has their own special brand when it comes to driving. From the pedantic to the problematic, we’ve seen it all here at My Auto Shop. Whether you’re riding the clutch, resting your hand on the gearstick or overloading your vehicle, there’s a limit to how much we can put our cars
How to tell if your clutch is bad
If you’re keeping the automotive dream alive and driving a manual, you’ll be familiar with your clutch pedal. Most people know the signs that their clutch is going bad. The burning smell under load is hard to miss. Clutches engage and disengage the gearbox to the engine, as such they wear out. They ensure that
5 things to remember when driving a manual
If you’re a true automotive fan, then you’re no stranger to the magnetic power of a manual transmission. We all know it’s more efficient, and the thrill-factor far exceeds anything on offer in the world of automatic transmission vehicles. But where manual transmissions are, bad habits abound. In a country where automatic vehicles vastly outnumber
