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	Manual transmission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Manual transmissions are characterized by gear ratios that are selectable by engaging pairs of gears inside the transmission.
		Manual transmissions come in two basic types: simple unsynchronized systems, where gears are spinning freely and their relative speeds must be synchronized by the operator to avoid noisy and damaging "clashing" and "grinding" when trying to mesh the rotating teeth; and synchronized systems, which eliminate this necessity while changing gears.
		Manual transmissions are lubricated with gear oil, which must be changed periodically in some cars, although not as frequently as the automatic transmission fluid in a vehicle so equipped.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manual_transmission (6108 words)

	cars - Manual transmission
		A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications.
		Contemporary automotive manual transmissions are generally available with between 4 and 6 forward gears and one reverse gear, although manual transmissions have been built with as few as 2 and as many as 7 gears.
		In most vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the engine and transmission are separated by a clutch, controlled by a pedal on the left hand side of the driver's footwell (usually operated with the left foot) that modulates the transfer of power between the two subsystems.
	www.carluvers.com /cars/Manual_transmission (1671 words)

	Manual transmission driving technique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Driving a car or truck with a manual transmission can be daunting for beginners.
		In this situation, stressful for a new manual transmission driver, it is important that the driver remain calm and focused.
		Manual transmissions have an inherent fuel efficiency advantage compared to conventional automatic transmissions (the type that have a torque converter coupled to a planetary gearbox) because the torque converter, a kind of fluid-coupled clutch, wastes a percentage of the engine power.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manual_transmission_driving_technique (10392 words)

	Manual transmission - TheBestLinks.com - Stick shift, Audi, Canada, Clutch, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Manual transmissions are most commonly selected for sports cars, since they are typically more efficient than automatics, thus allowing a greater proportion of the engine's power to be used, and because they give drivers the greatest possible degree of control over the operation of the vehicle's power train.
		In a vehicle with a manual transmission, the engine and transmission are separated by a clutch, controlled by a pedal on the left hand side of the driver's footwell that modulates the transfer of power between the two subsystems:
		Manual transmissions are lubricated with gear oil, which must be changed periodically, although not as frequently as the automatic transmission fluid in a vehicle so equipped.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Stick_shift.html (693 words)

	Clutch Techniques, Engaging Options - Jeep at Off-Road.com
		The technique is a very useful one, but the value of the technique is sometimes overstated.
		Normally, on steep descents with a manual transmission, the best technique is to shift to a low gear and descend using engine compression to slow your descent, keeping your foot off the brake.
		Keeping the transmission in 2nd or 3rd is can be very handy if you are in a very steep descent, and the nose of your Jeep is going to hit the bottom hard with the risk of rolling over on your lid.
	www.off-road.com /jeep/technique/clutchoptions.htm (892 words)

	TSB 06-01-94
		Some 1989 to 1993 Ram trucks equipped with the 5.9L Cummins diesel and manual transmission my exhibit a powertrain induced cyclic groaning or harsh noise condition that appears to be transmission or driveline related.
		The noise is not damaging to the powertrain and is due to the dampening characteristics of the clutch springs.
		Perform a road test with the vehicle owner, using the recommended gear selection speeds, to ensure that the owner understands that the noise condition is the result of driving technique and not a problem in the transmission or powertrain system.
	dodgeram.info /tsb/1994/06-01-94.htm (800 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 16, Ch. 205, Arrhythmias
		Impulse transmission from the sinoatrial node through the atrium to the atrioventricular node appears to be through normal unspecialized myocardial cells.
		The atria are electrically insulated from the ventricles except by the atrioventricular node, whose tortuous conduction pathway delays impulse transmission.
		The atrioventricular nodal refractory period usually is longer than that of other heart tissue, is heart rate dependent, and is modulated by autonomic tone and by catecholamines, adjusting activation of the ventricles relative to the atria to maximize cardiac output for any given heart rate.
	www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual/section16/chapter205/205a.htm (4687 words)

	EDN -- 12.21.95 software mods add manual mode to automatic transmission (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		After developing the 42LE electronic transmission used in the Eagle Vision TSi, Anderson realized that a bit of software could extend the transmission’s design to include the features of a manual transmission.
		Actually, the modification required adding code to the transmission’s control processor, redesigning the shift lever so that it could move sideways as well as forward and backward, adding components to sense the shift lever’s left-right motion, and adding "Autostick" annunciators that indicate the selected gear to the dashboard’s instrument cluster.
		The control processor’s gear-shifting algorithms ensure that the shifts occur smoothly and that the engine throttle and transmission shifting are coordinated to prevent undue strain in the power train.
	www.edn.com /archives/1995/122195/26df4.htm (513 words)

	Heel and Toe Downshift (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A heel-and-toe downshift refers to a specific technique used to downshift a manual transmission car.
		The problem with Frank's technique is that when he lets out the clutch, it is not going to be a smooth shift.
		For racecar drivers, however, this technique is too slow and also means that when the car is going around the corner, the clutch is pushed in, a serious no-no in a racecar.
	www.edmunds.com /ownership/howto/articles/45792/article.html (1073 words)

	Transmission-Auto1
		Volvo states that manual transmissions with an aluminum case should be driven for about 20 minutes to achieve normal operating temperature.
		At all times transmission output shaft is rotating, fluid is being pumped by pump (12) through check ball (18) through filter (30) to passages leading to the actuating pistons (49) and the solenoid (39).
		During the transition from Sprague clutch drive to planetary gear drive, the planetary gear drive is trying to make the output shaft move faster but cannot because the sun gear is not stationary and the Sprague clutch is just sitting there trying to drive but cannot.
	www.swedishbricks.net /700900FAQ/Transmission-Manual1.html (6905 words)

	Comments on 14687 \| Ask MetaFilter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Plus, I figure learning to drive a manual is in general a good thing and a useful skill to have.
		The drive back into Boston at the height of rush hour was a humbling education, and that weekend I did nothing but practice slow driving around empty parking lots.
		Further to places to learn to drive a manual (someone mentioned parking lots), I find that housing estates/subdivisions that are under construction are perfect on weekends: no people (no-one's moved in; builders don't work on weekends); perfect, brand-new roads; and good visibility (no established gardens or trees; most of the houses are frames).
	ask.metafilter.com /mefi/14687 (6958 words)

	2005 BMW 530i on carlist.com
		Sequential Manual Gearbox proposes a new powertrain paradigm
		Although it’s not the first SMG I’ve encountered (see last year’s impressions of an Audi TT Roadster similarly equipped), it is a very new and untraditional transmission technology that forces a driver-an enthusiast driver, at least-to adopt a new driving technique otherwise unsuited to manual or automatic transmissions.
		The automatic transmission remains in charge and merely flatters "the boss" that he or she is in control.
	www.carlist.com /newcars/2005/ncr_392.html (998 words)

	Communications 2004-2005 Winter Travel Survival Kit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Driving at slower speeds also helps drivers be prepared for sudden stops due to disabled cars, debris, and other hazards associated with wet-weather driving.
		Driving with bald tires on a slippery surface is a major cause of skidding.
		Driving on tires that are over-inflated or underinflated is also extremely dangerous on wet pavement.
	www.oregon.gov /ODOT/COMM/winter.shtml (6760 words)

	Ridge Racer 5: Driving Tips
		The Drift style cars are the hardest to drive in the game (with the exception of the Dual Cars) as they are designed to slide out when you break or release the gas in a corner.
		We only suggest that you use a Manual Transmission once you've mastered every course in the game and are looking to get the best times possible.
		A Manual Transmission will give your car a little added speed and a bit more control over acceleration and the slowing of your car before a turn, crucial if your going to shave off a second or two in the Hard mode.
	guidesarchive.ign.com /guides/13595/tips.html (2494 words)

	MotorWeek: Road Test
		In normal driving, unless you monitor the gauges, you'll never know when you're only using gasoline power or the combination of gas and electric.
		You have to slip the clutch and rev it harder for a brisk takeoff.
		EPA fuel mileage estimates are 46 city/51 highway for the manual transmission, 47 city/48 highway for the automatic.
	www.mpt.org /motorweek/reviews/rt2141a.shtml (787 words)

	HPDE: Driving Tips
		Think of this, if you are driving at 70 mph in 4th gear, at 4000 rpm’s and shift down to 3rd, your engine rpm’s will go up, to say 5200 rpm’s.
		Learn the technique on the street, and practice it until it is second nature, before trying it at the track.
		When driving the line is second nature, you are comfortable in traffic, you’ve got all of the corner stations figured out, start working on it.
	www.nasaproracing.com /hpde/heelandtoe.html (822 words)

	Gran Turismo 2 Driving Guide v2.0
		Drifting is a knife-edge sort of driving technique, where you must be smooth and remain in control or else you will either slow the car unnecessarily or spin out.
		The only time sliding is a useful technique is as a last-ditch effort to avoid going off the road or colliding with another object, or, sometimes as an advanced technique for off-road rally racing.
		This technique is superior to the others because it can maintain more speed and it is easier to regain traction in the rear wheels, but it is also much harder to master.
	home.nycap.rr.com /bcampbell/guide/driving2.html (4111 words)

	Epinions.com - Shifting without clutch
		First thing is that you have to find car with manual transmission.
		If you break their transmission it will not be so painful for your wallet.
		Also their transmission is very good for shifting tricks.
	www.epinions.com /content_2022678660 (439 words)

	MINI2 - FAQ & DIY: General MINI FAQs and Advice
		The 5-speed manual transmission for the MINI One and Cooper was a BMW Midland Gears unit until July 2004, when it was replaced with a Getrag unit.
		The Getrag 6-speed manual transmission for the MINI Cooper S and Diesel is similar to that used in the Audi TT and Ford Focus SVT.
		There is one final drive for 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th gear on one shaft, and another final drive for 3rd, 4th and reverse on the other.
	www.mini2.com /forum/faq.php?faq=new_faq_item (3298 words)

	TheStreet.com: Test-Driving the Technological Superhighway
		Almost every car produced today is jam-packed with preprogrammed controllers for electronic ignition, spark-plug timing, transmission shifting, etc. Some transmissions offer a switch between N for Normal and S for Sport, the latter basically shifting a little slower, so you stay in the lower gear longer, losing gas mileage but perhaps gaining acceleration.
		As we all know, however, the true exhilaration of driving is controlling the gear-shifting yourself, with a clutch-based manual transmission.
		All of this is based on the angle of the accelerator pedal and the speed of pressing down on the accelerator -- the actions that a real driver would perform.
	www.thestreet.com /pf/comment/kessler/783203.html (1239 words)

	VWvortex Forums: MANUAL transmission driving HELP! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Well, I learned to drive on a manual so I learned it well and quickly (my dad taught me).
		I only had to use my e-brake in real driving situations three or four times in the first month or two and haven't looked at it while driving since.
		another thing, don't let newbies drive your car unless you don' care about it, i let two of my friends drive who just started to learn stick, one manhandled the shifter and must've been riding the clutch because the shifter felt like jello afterwards and my clutch was really really really hard to push down.
	forums.vwvortex.com /zerothread?id=221937 (2598 words)

	Epinions.com - Double-clutching and Heel-and-toe
		The previous technique avoids excessive clutch wear by matching the speed of the drive shaft to engine speed.
		This may not be an issue because the synchromesh only needs to match the speed of the drive shaft (lots of momentum) to the speed of the layshaft without the engine engaged.
		I continued to use this technique for four years before an automatic (minivan) replaced the manual Subaru in 2004.
	www.epinions.com /auto-review-6902-1618F526-3A351631-prod4 (1003 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions
		The plug is on the front part of the transmission and is unscrewed with a 1/2 drive socket wrench.
		Often times the transmission will not engage in gear, despite being put in the "D" position and one will have to tap it back slightly to have it engage.
		This technique is one that should be thoroughly practiced until it becomes second nature.
	members.csinet.net /tisch/maxima/faq.htm (8051 words)

	7 Springs Farm Apprentice Letters 2000 - 2001
		Bill was not a farmer who was sophisticated in technique, but he was fast and efficient in everything that he did.
		The ability to grow my own food is something that I will most definitely benefit from in the future and the techniques that I have learned her e will supply me with new ideas that I can bring to any farm I work on.
		The plant and wildlife identification skills that I have picked up along the way are quite valuable, especially the ability to identify edible plants (I'd rather not consider the wildlife edible, even though the dog and cats on this farm seem to revel in the idea).
	www.7springsfarm.com /appletters.html (12218 words)

	How to Drive a Manual Transmission
		The following videos (in.mpg format) shows the basics and some more advanced methods of driving a manual transmission.
		Heel and Toe, Part 1 - A discussion of the technique.
		Learning to Drive a Standard Transmission Made Easy
	www.standardshift.com /videos.html (186 words)

	evolutionm.net - 1/4 Mile Times
		I've never really been overly boastful about my driving technique.
		With a manual transmission it becomes a lot more difficult.
		A 2-step launch control helps, or you can brake while letting your clutch out half way and be on the throttle but it is difficult to do and results are not very repeatable unless your legs have excellent muscle memory.
	forums.evolutionm.net /showthread.php?t=37370 (583 words)

	LS1TECH - Clutch vibration and flywheels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		How many people have had a clutch installed and ended up with some minor vibration from the clutch with or without a new flywheel?
		If you put grease on your input shaft, make sure you didnt use too much, it can fling into the clutch at high rpm's, and cause chatter/slippage.
		If others are having chatter also, i guess you'll have to accept it, and just change your driving technique a little to try and hide it (felt like it wanted to shake my car apart when i had it).
	www.ls1tech.com /forums/showthread.php?t=6572 (364 words)

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