Improper downshifting ruins the clutch.

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Jun 28, 2007
11:31:08am

Donuthole

Improper downshifting ruins the clutch.

However, if done right, it will save your brakes without harm to your clutch.

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Donuthole

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Shifting a clutch how to avoid burning out clutch

franklyvulgar

6/28/07 11:23am

As long as it's all the way in, you're ok.

Downtown

6/28/07 11:26am

If th clutch is fully disengaged, it does not wear

Statman

6/28/07 11:27am

You should downshift when you get the chance.

Donuthole

6/28/07 11:29am

Downshifting saves your brakes, but wears out your

Statman

6/28/07 11:30am

Improper downshifting ruins the clutch.

Donuthole

6/28/07 11:31am

I'd rather replace brakes than a clutch

nstod

6/28/07 11:32am

Any shifting of gears wears down your clutch

Statman

6/28/07 11:32am

Of course. Downshifting is normal shifting.

Donuthole

6/28/07 11:34am

Don't downshift w/ high rpms. Fun, but will wear

Downtown

6/28/07 11:50am

I would consider that improper downshifting.

Donuthole

6/28/07 11:53am

right.

Downtown

6/28/07 11:56am

I sold my last standard vehicle in December

jxncoog

6/28/07 11:30am

Don't ride the friction point

jbernard

6/28/07 11:30am

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