Hi all, I'm new at driving a stick. I don't know if this is of importance but I drive the 2010 Lancer. Several questions:
1. When driving down a steep hill, would I need to change gears? (shift up) or can I leave it on neutral while my right foot is holding on the brake pedal?
2. When would I know how to down shift gears? At what RPM? Or would I feel it?
3. When shifting gears and my car is still running on the streets, is it necessary to press on the gas pedal after releasing the clutch? Or can you just press the clutch, change gear, and let go of the clutch WITHOUT having to press the gas?
4. When is it necessary to press/hold on the clutch? I mean I know I need to press on the clutch before I change gears.. but I heard something about if you hold on the clutch too long, then it will mess up the engine. Wouldn't I need to hold on the clutch though say.. in times of slowing down at 5 mph before passing bump.
Thanks!
1. When driving down a steep hill, would I need to change gears? (shift up) or can I leave it on neutral while my right foot is holding on the brake pedal?
2. When would I know how to down shift gears? At what RPM? Or would I feel it?
3. When shifting gears and my car is still running on the streets, is it necessary to press on the gas pedal after releasing the clutch? Or can you just press the clutch, change gear, and let go of the clutch WITHOUT having to press the gas?
4. When is it necessary to press/hold on the clutch? I mean I know I need to press on the clutch before I change gears.. but I heard something about if you hold on the clutch too long, then it will mess up the engine. Wouldn't I need to hold on the clutch though say.. in times of slowing down at 5 mph before passing bump.
Thanks!