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3rd Gear Popping Out
I'm currently driving a 2006 Mazda 3 and my 3rd gear has worked with no issues since i bought the car in 2006, but a couple days ago my 3rd gear would randomly pop out while I was driving in it and at ...
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Altima Clutch and/or Transmission Problems
I have a 2005 Nissan Altima SE with a manual transmission. The clutch was completely replaced about 7k miles ago. I bought the car about 5k miles ago. At around 2-3k miles ago is when the problems ...
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Manual transmission at stop: 1st with clutch in, or neutral with clutch out? -OR- Throwout Bearing wear
When sitting in traffic or at a long red light, is the Best Practice to have the car in 1st gear with your foot on the clutch, or in neutral with your foot off the clutch?
Some say that you should be ...
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Switching from Reverse to Drive - always stop completely?
I've been told by a couple people that it's really bad for a car to be shifted from Reverse to Drive while the car is still moving backwards. Is this true?
In my experience:
On automatic cars, this ...
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Where can I find a Haynes manual/equivalent for Suzuki Alto
I've bought a Suzuki Alto (also known as a Maruti Alto in India) and have found it very difficult to obtain a Haynes manual for it. Does one exist in the UK, or is there an equivalent source to go to ...
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How can I learn the details of an engine that's not original?
I've got an 86 Chevy C10 pickup. The engine has been replaced with what I have been told is a "354". Most of the work I've done on cars has been via a Haynes manuel. But, because I'm dealing with a ...
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Is it harmful to drive at high rpms
Does driving at high RPMs (3000-3500) in a manual transmission car cause any extra wear and tear to any mechanical parts? It obviously hurts gas mileage, but does it hurt anything else?
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Cost to alter the transmission system
How expensive would it be to replace a manual transmission system to an automatic?
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turning right causing small vibration and noise
My 2004 Ford Focus makes small grinding and vibrating noises when turning to the right. The problem was much more severe earlier this month. I took it to the shop and had them get me new tires and an ...
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Manual Transmission - Stuck in Neutral
I was at a red light and my car was in neutral and got stuck (wouldn't go to first). My mechanic told me that it is the clutch and is going to cost $1,200 to replace. The guy at AutoZone said that it ...
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2001 Chevy Malibu Repair Manual
I'm a car n00b looking for a repair manual for my 2001 chevy malibu. I've heard that the Chilton manuals are way better than the Haynes manuals from several people. However, the Chilton manuals ...
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What's a good used diesel/manual transmission car for commuting? [closed]
What's a good less than $7,000 diesel car with a manual transmission for commuting?
Back story:
I commute 60 miles round trip 5 days a week which is probably pretty common for a lot of people. My 10 ...
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Why does my 3rd gear grind on shifting when RPMs are high on 2002 Audi TT?
This only happens when shifting into 3rd gear (on a 7 gear Audi TT).
If I shift when the RPMs are high (say over 2k) then there will be a horrible grinding noise. Instead I have to apply the clutch, ...
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Does Downshifting (Engine Braking) Cause Extra Wear and Tear?
Does the act of downshifting to slow your vehicle down have any negative side affects?
I don't downshift more than one or two gears at a time and I let out on the clutch slow enough that I don't rev ...
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Reverse difficult to engage with manual transmission
I have a 2000 VW Jetta TDI with a manual transmission. In the past few days, I have not been able to push the gear shifter into reverse without letting up on the clutch. I get about halfway from ...
