Shifting into neutral without clutch?
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Shifting into neutral without clutch?
As I was driving today I was coasting probably around 40 mph and my hand accidentally hit the shift lever from 4th into neutral. I was surprised that this happened bc I didn't have the clutch engaged. I then tested it a couple more times pushing the gear into neutral without the clutch under controlled conditions(low rpms)and the shifter happened to slide into neutral fairly easily.
I came across this by accident but do not feel that this is normal. I did some research and found that people in some cases shift into gears without using the clutch. Should I be concerned that this is happening? Is there a minimum amount of resistance I should expect? I believe as the rpms are higher it is not easier to push the shift into neutral. Also should I be concerned that there is any damage to my transmission? I don't track the car and drive "spirited" on occasion, but definitely do no abuse the car or clutch in any way. Also I have 25K miles. Any advice/input is greatly appreciated. Can anyone else confirm if this occurs or is possible on their car?
I came across this by accident but do not feel that this is normal. I did some research and found that people in some cases shift into gears without using the clutch. Should I be concerned that this is happening? Is there a minimum amount of resistance I should expect? I believe as the rpms are higher it is not easier to push the shift into neutral. Also should I be concerned that there is any damage to my transmission? I don't track the car and drive "spirited" on occasion, but definitely do no abuse the car or clutch in any way. Also I have 25K miles. Any advice/input is greatly appreciated. Can anyone else confirm if this occurs or is possible on their car?
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Perfectly normal and done with ease if at the right RPM.
In fact, I don't suggest it, but you can actually go from neutral to a higher gear, especially 3rd or 4th (with the car in motion of course) without depressing the clutch. Not something you should experiment necessarily (other than on a rental LOL), but it does work. Do it often and the wrong way, you'll need new synchros (and or a full tranny rebuild). ;-o)
In fact, I don't suggest it, but you can actually go from neutral to a higher gear, especially 3rd or 4th (with the car in motion of course) without depressing the clutch. Not something you should experiment necessarily (other than on a rental LOL), but it does work. Do it often and the wrong way, you'll need new synchros (and or a full tranny rebuild). ;-o)
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I too shift at higher gears once in a while without depressing the clutch.
Perfectly normal and done with ease if at the right RPM.
In fact, I don't suggest it, but you can actually go from neutral to a higher gear, especially 3rd or 4th (with the car in motion of course) without depressing the clutch. Not something you should experiment necessarily (other than on a rental LOL), but it does work. Do it often and the wrong way, you'll need new synchros (and or a full tranny rebuild). ;-o)
In fact, I don't suggest it, but you can actually go from neutral to a higher gear, especially 3rd or 4th (with the car in motion of course) without depressing the clutch. Not something you should experiment necessarily (other than on a rental LOL), but it does work. Do it often and the wrong way, you'll need new synchros (and or a full tranny rebuild). ;-o)
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you have to press the gas pedal as well and bring the rpm's where it would synchronize. If in neutral the rpm's will be about 700-800 (same as idle).
So while you gently push the gear level towards the gear you going next gently press the gas pedal. When it reaches the proper rpm it will get into gear.
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Nick
So while you gently push the gear level towards the gear you going next gently press the gas pedal. When it reaches the proper rpm it will get into gear.
Cheers
Nick
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