Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Advantages of Manual Transmission

Manual transmission is a standard transmission. It is one type of transmission which is used in motor vehicle applications. The driver of the car has to change the gears in case of manual transmission vehicle system. In this driver has to determine the best moment to change the gears and it can be done by engaging the clutch.

Advantages:
  • Generally, manual transmission vehicles have lower price than automatic one. If seen in the case of repairs, and maintenance costs then they are low in manual transmission vehicles than automatic transmission vehicles. If vehicle is damaged then the clutch, and labor intensive components can be easily managed in manual transmission vehicles.
  • Working on a manual transmission is much easy than automatic one. And repair cost of manual transmissions are lower than automatic. It requires less service in the long run,so maintenance charges will be less.
  • Manual transmission vehicle gives higher gas mileage, and it consumes 5 to 15 percent lesser fuel. It depends on driver habits and road conditions. Though automatic transmission vehicles are easy to operate, a lot more gas is burned than manual transmission vehicles.
  • Better control over the car is allowed by manual transmission vehicles. The power of engine can be maintained where you want it, in manual transmission system vehicles, it is based on road's condition. Though there is sophisticated electronics, the automatic transmission vehicle will not be smarter than human brain.
These are the advantages of the manual transmission vehicles. Though there are many advantages, you have to purchase the vehicle according to your requirements.

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