The Drive Stick Shift journal
Practical explanations of clutch engagement, controlled slipping and coordinating the clutch with the gas pedal.
3 articles
Learn why manual cars jerk during shifts, how RPM and clutch timing affect the handoff, and how to tell a driving issue from a mechanical fault.
Learn why manual cars stall, identify seven common causes, and fix your clutch timing, gas input, gear choice, and stopping routine.
Learn what burns a clutch, spot slipping symptoms, and explore clutch control with our free Clutch Lab simulator and Brooklyn stick shift lessons.
