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How Manual Transmissions Work

Manual transmissions allow car and truck drivers to change gears and thus maintain the best performance. See how manual transmissions work in this video from HowStuffWorks.


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How Manual Transmissions Work (2:23)

Manual transmissions allow drivers to change gears and thus maintain the best performance. See how manual transmissions work in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How Manual Transmissions Work: Installation (1:41)

When drivers aren't great at shifting, transmissions can get damaged. In this HowStuffWorks video, see how a mechanic installs a new manual transmission.

How Clutches Work: Installation (0:39)

A car's transmission is connected to the engine through the clutch. See how installing a new clutch can fix a transmission in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How Clutches Work (1:52)

Clutches can be found in various products, including your car. See how clutches work in cars, chainsaws and even yo-yos in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Clutches Work: Definition (1:12)

Do you know the difference between an automatic clutch and a manual clutch? Find out in this video on how clutches work from HowStuffWorks.

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Auto Transmission (1:30)

From the archives of Discovery: A transmission system governs how a vehicle switches gears. Learn more about manual and automatic transmissions.

How Clutches Work: Definition (1:12)

Do you know the difference between an automatic clutch and a manual clutch? Find out in this video on how clutches work from HowStuffWorks.

How Clutches Work (1:52)

Clutches can be found in various products, including your car. See how clutches work in cars, chainsaws and even yo-yos in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Clutches Work: Installation (0:39)

A car's transmission is connected to the engine through the clutch. See how installing a new clutch can fix a transmission in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How Manual Transmissions Work (2:23)

Manual transmissions allow drivers to change gears and thus maintain the best performance. See how manual transmissions work in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How Manual Transmissions Work: Installation (1:41)

When drivers aren't great at shifting, transmissions can get damaged. In this HowStuffWorks video, see how a mechanic installs a new manual transmission.