4 speed vs 5 speed?
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4 speed vs 5 speed?
Well I am looking at trucks, and all the ones in decent shape have manul transmissions.
So it's time for me to learn to drive a stickshift. What's the difference between 4 and 5 speed?
Any advice on learning manual?
So it's time for me to learn to drive a stickshift. What's the difference between 4 and 5 speed?
Any advice on learning manual?
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From: Ft. Walton Bch 32547
4 speed vs 5 speed?
Most 4 speeds aren't overdrive in high gear, and most 5 speeds are. Overdrive means the transmission is geared to turn the driveshaft faster then what the engine is turning. This saves bigtime on gas. With most non-overdrive transmissions, the driveshaft is turning the SAME speed as the engine.
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From: Chico USA
4 speed vs 5 speed?
If you have a choice go for a five speed. If you want a transmission that can tow or has a low first gear for fourwheeling look for a five speed with a "granny low" or "compound low". That way you have a low first and an overdrive.
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4 speed vs 5 speed?
There aren't too many 4 speeds around still in late model vehicles. Most are 5 speeds and 5th is usually an overdrive. 5 speed is better if you have a choice. I have always owned manuals since my first car and after 18 years I still prefer them. My advice: find a large empty parking lot or other empty area and practice starting and changing gears until you are very comfortable. Remember to NEVER: 1) leave your foot on the clutch pedal between shifts and 2)hold the vehicle on a hill using the clutch. These two things will wear out your clutch way early.
you can't break the damn thing. and GRANNY LOW to boot.
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