When you are driving a stick shift car, proper timing on when to change gears is important. Other than saving on fuel, the load that your engine would have needs to be considered as well. There are cars that end up needing an overhauls because of bad gear shifting and surely this will be something we can all avoid. Don’t be in a hurry to shift gears (since most people believe that the early shifter can save on gas). Actually, that is true but it also affects your car engine as far as proper revolution and advances in timing.

As far as wanting more power by shifting late, engines are going to bear that toll. Remember, there are engines the give way due to excess revolution to which the load may eventually lead your engine to shut off and need an overhaul. Aside from driving in the wrong manner, you may find yourself spending for the overhaul and waiting for your car to be finished in the process as well (about 2 to 3 weeks depending on the extent of the damage).

Finally, don’t leave you foot resting on the clutch. Some would use this as a practice so that they can avoid the pains of stepping and then releasing. Remember, when you step on the clutch, load is going to the clutch lining. If you are not careful, you may end up burning those clutch lining and discs and leave your car to need a brand new clutch replacement kit in the end.

Written by Marcel on November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

When it comes to driving, you normally have the options to choose an automatic or manual transmission car. Of the two, automatic transmission cars are no challenge at all. All you have to do is put it to D (drive) and you are on your way. All you have to do from there is use the brakes or place it on P (park) when you are not mobile.

But if you really want to be a good driver, stick shift vehicles is the best way to go. They allow you to adjust accordingly on when to shift and when to determine if the engine is having a hard time. In short, professional drivers are certified better if they can handle these types of cars.

To some, especially the people who can afford luxury automatic cars, there are a lot of issues. To them, these types of cars are like toys since they get them to places at a more convenient fashion. But things to consider here include:

1. High Fuel Consumption
2. Larger Car Maintenance Costs
3. Improbable to use car in high flooded areas

You cannot control the level of gas you will use when you drive automatic cars. The engine does all the mixing as far as power is concerned and when that happens, fuel control is totally absent. So other than driving wrong, you are burning fuel wrong. Maintenance, you better be careful since repairing automatic transmission as well costs a fortune!

Written by Marcel on August 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment