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WAYS TO KEEP YOUR MANUAL TRANSMISSION WORKING 

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August 26, 2020
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It’s always cheaper to maintain your manual transmission rather than replacing the whole system which can be very costly. Here are a few tips to help you maintain your manual transmission and prevent a breakdown and be forced to buy a new car.

Give your transmission a boost there are amazing products in the market that can help increase the life span of your manual transmission and in the long run save you money and time.

Cool transmission system the more your vehicle is in use it tends to generate heat which can disrupt how the transmission works. Cool down the transmission by installing the auxiliary cooling system or fan to prevent the manual transmission does not overheat and cooling the fluid being pumped through the gear box

Gear it’s important to be aware of the gear you are driving in as lot of damage is caused if the car is driven improperly. Also when switching from first to reverse make sure you stop completely before shifting in and out of gear. If you don’t do this, it could be weakening the gear of the transmission.

Address repairs and concerns quickly, when you experience the following signs strange smell, grinding when shift gears, then it’s good to get a transmission expert look into the problem to save you some extra cost.

Caution always exercise caution when putting loads on the car or offering to carry loads that are too heavy for the car, if the car is not meant for carrying load, the extra weight will cause wear and tear on your transmission. In the event  you have too much to carry you cam opt to hire a car which is meant for the purpose of carrying heavy loads.

Let it get warm up your car engine before driving. This applies to both cold and warm areas. This is because when the engine is at rest, the oil goes back to the sump and there will be no lubrication on the moving parts which will cause wear and tear.

Regular turn-up it’s important to schedule regular turn up sessions with a specialist. This ensures that your gears and clutch are in good working condition.

Engine Braking this is a technology of driving that involves using the transmission gear to show down the car. To increase the life span of the manual transmission, it’s always advised to avoid engine braking because that causes excessive strain and wear on the gears.

Utilize your clutch by maintaining your clutch every time you are driving your car by ensuring that you engage your clutch fully. This helps you prevent potential shifting problems that may develop later.

Don’t downshift when slowing down this is not good for the engine as it tends to put more tear and wear on the manual transmission. Use brakes if you need to slow down and stop.

Flush your transmission regular this should be left to an expert and do it at least once every year. You can also consult your car manual depending on the use of the car.

Lastly get your transmission inspected to check for leaks and other abnormalities. fluid level, color and smell.

 

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