Gears won't go in
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Gears won't go in
Just wondering if its normal for a gear not to go in if your going to fast for it, if I'm slowing down and need to downshift gears won't go in unless I'm going slow enough for them. Is this like gear synchronizers or is it the clutch or is it normal? I hate it sometimes trying to turn into a driveway but 2nd to first wont go so I have to almost stop all the way before 1st will slide in. Also my second gear feels weird going in it feels more mechanical and crunchy then smooth, just wondering if that's a problem. Kinda new to cars and stuff but I'm learning(:
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The only time you would ever downshift to 1st is if your in 2nd and the rpm is 3000 or less. Example would be on an icy bridge. If you decide to do this, make sure its really smooth. If the car wants to jerk, your rpm is way too high.
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I'm of the opinion that yes you can shift into first while moving, but you will find that the slower you go, the easier it will shift into 1st gear. You should never force it but rather just let it pop into gear with a little assistance. Make love to it, not war. lol.
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I find downshifting to 1st is all but unnecessary...like its been said above...too much torque...as soon as u downshift and hit the gas u gotta shift back up to 2nd anyway...
even if u didnt downshift it's better to shift to 2nd quickly anyway...or ull be very jerky maneuvering around the parking lot or driveway(or w/e) if u stay in 1st...
even if u didnt downshift it's better to shift to 2nd quickly anyway...or ull be very jerky maneuvering around the parking lot or driveway(or w/e) if u stay in 1st...
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I dont have that problem. I'm smooth as butter on olive oil. I rather shift into first gear than try to get going at too slow of a speed in second. You'll either lug the engine or slip the clutch.
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I quite like this "feature." It prevents you from destroying the engine shifting into a gear that can't handle the speed you're going. Can't downshift into 1st above like 20mph. Same applies in 2nd. Go like 70 or 80 and try to shift into 2nd... you can't. I'd assume it's the same for all, but I haven't tried it for any higher gear.