How to Drive a Manual Transmission - Cars.com

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  • Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
  • 0:00 - 1:08 - Intro
    1:08-3:12 - Get to Know the Tachometer
    3:12 - 4:50 - Get to Know the Pedals
    4:50 - 6:18 - Get to Know the Shifter
    6:18 - 9:57 - How to Start the Car and Engage the Clutch
    9:57 - 13:49 - How to Take Off in First
    13:49 - 15:27 - What Can Go Wrong?
    15:27 - 18:59 - Moving in Higher Gears
    18:59 - 20:22 - How to Stop
    20:22 - 22:59 - Handling Hills
    22:59 - 26:04 - Tips
    26:04 - 27:36 - Downshifting
    27:36 - 29:31 - How to Park
    29:31 - 30:55 - Outro
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Комментарии • 7 тыс.

  • @benjaminwilliams8754
    @benjaminwilliams8754 4 года назад +9114

    He’s the kind of dad who leaves for milk but is back in 15 minutes

  • @Danielagostinho21
    @Danielagostinho21 3 года назад +5163

    "You are going to suck at it, it's gonna be hilarious" Definitely true

    • @JBlovahh
      @JBlovahh 3 года назад +97

      * flash backs to boyfriend being terrible at manuel and making the car screech and kills it constantly *
      * sends him this video *

    • @btrain213
      @btrain213 3 года назад +28

      2:57

    • @doozy.5494
      @doozy.5494 3 года назад +9

      Read this as he said it

    • @mockinbirdz2813
      @mockinbirdz2813 2 года назад

      @@JBlovahh b no I joiooytt

    • @johnhendy1281
      @johnhendy1281 2 года назад

      I laughed so freaking hard the first time I tried when I managed to induce this wild bucking motion I didn't even know was possible. 🤣

  • @hoseamatthews5302
    @hoseamatthews5302 2 года назад +271

    It's so easy to drive a manual. Before I got my license I was so scared of driving and now after couple of months of daily driving I feel confident in any car. So don't give up people

    • @chrisaugustin9181
      @chrisaugustin9181 2 года назад +17

      I need to learn how to drive one because all the beautiful cars have them

    • @godspeed00
      @godspeed00 Год назад +12

      Driving horses? Lol

    • @velcro842
      @velcro842 4 месяца назад

      thanks brother

    • @JesusChrist-ky9lw
      @JesusChrist-ky9lw День назад

      Really depends on the vehicle. Honda for instance has a very forgiving clutch, meanwhile a subaru will make you work your butt off.

  • @KubeKubeKubeKubeKube
    @KubeKubeKubeKubeKube Год назад +461

    This may or may not be helpful to anyone but I realized (for myself) it’s important to not overthink everything. When I first started practicing driving a manual I was super focused on getting the car moving and releasing the clutch perfectly. Despite this, the car would always jerk. One time, though, I was distracted in a conversation with someone, and subconsciously got the car moving, as smooth as ever. I didn’t even realize what I did until a couple seconds after

    • @baseballer21and0
      @baseballer21and0 Год назад +18

      Right!! I noticed when I had to look at my surrondering and steer more I forgot about the pedals and started great and much more intuitively.

    • @Nucleus281
      @Nucleus281 Год назад +10

      @@baseballer21and0 I was being taught to drive a manual car and I was told that you beed to practice finding the bite point or friction zone but I actually learned that instead of revving to 1k and like most people tell you to rev up to 2k or 2.5k because its easier to release the clutch and it makes for a much smother take off like and automatic car would and its easier to do instead of thinking about feathering the gas.

    • @chrisasante1943
      @chrisasante1943 5 месяцев назад +3

      Nice

    • @chrisasante1943
      @chrisasante1943 5 месяцев назад +2

      Nice

    • @gregory3434
      @gregory3434 4 месяца назад +2

      same, i used to think the brakes didn’t work in a manual😂

  • @titjiani
    @titjiani 3 года назад +9277

    "Dont judge me im trying to help you... and its free." i love this man

  • @munirohm2420
    @munirohm2420 4 года назад +3895

    Yes, the perfect video to watch at 3 am

  • @InnoVintage
    @InnoVintage 2 года назад +589

    every young person on the internet with a manual loves and remembers this guy, because this video is amazing.

  • @JoMcD21
    @JoMcD21 11 месяцев назад +80

    This is the first guide I've seen that's actually explained what's going on in the engine. That's literally all I've ever needed. Thank you.

    • @CarsDotCom
      @CarsDotCom  11 месяцев назад +7

      Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

    • @user-qe9xs6jc6r
      @user-qe9xs6jc6r 2 месяца назад +1

      @@CarsDotComthank you very much for the tips on how to drive the Manuel cars.God bless.

  • @UGOkilleth
    @UGOkilleth 4 года назад +15415

    Guide was too detailed, I accidently ended up becoming a certified racetracker after watching it.

    • @demetrius8184
      @demetrius8184 4 года назад +530

      Damn i got too far too, i am now in space with my rocket car

    • @TheCubanGeneral
      @TheCubanGeneral 4 года назад +219

      @@demetrius8184 Nice, I was practicing shifting and I accidentally went to RLS racing light speed and i ended up in mars. Elon says hello

    • @johnsmith-fg9xo
      @johnsmith-fg9xo 4 года назад +51

      I was embarrassed by real racers because I didn’t know what double clutching is.

    • @skyfigurefun
      @skyfigurefun 4 года назад +45

      Im flying now i dont need a car

    • @mandeekeps6805
      @mandeekeps6805 4 года назад +15

      Made my night😂

  • @jellyisgay517
    @jellyisgay517 4 года назад +3115

    mine doesnt have reverse it only has racemode, cant wait to try it

    • @BornotB-ij9xk
      @BornotB-ij9xk 4 года назад +293

      Be sure to use it when you’re driving fast on a highway,you’ll definitely feel the fast boost with the Racing Gear 😁👍🏻

    • @1996axon
      @1996axon 4 года назад +122

      Rocket mode.

    • @isiaharellano3789
      @isiaharellano3789 4 года назад +51

      Perfect for driving in the autobahn

    • @severeanaltrauma
      @severeanaltrauma 4 года назад +11

      ksi baby

    • @isaywhatifeel2075
      @isaywhatifeel2075 4 года назад +47

      perfect for driving in school zones

  • @mrbananapsychooo
    @mrbananapsychooo Год назад +12

    As a European dude I can say 90% of us drive manuals here, in almost every country in the continent. I live in a small EU country called malta which has the steering wheel on the right side like the UK. I'm trying to Imagine driving automatic on the left side your entire life and then trying to drive stick while driving in what we consider the passenger seat haha. I found it confusing when I drove on the left side in iceland, kept touching my arm on the door to switch gears for the first 30 mins. we learn on manuals as the norm, and fun fact if you learn on an automatic car your license won't be valid to drive manuals. I'm smiling and finding the comments wholesome with americans coming here to calm down from the panic and learn the basics :) You got this guys

    • @tavitollc
      @tavitollc 3 месяца назад

      true. Its mostly in the US. In latin america most learn manuals

  • @richardanderson3476
    @richardanderson3476 8 месяцев назад +5

    this actually clarified so much. when i crashed my auto car my friend sold me an old manual nissan pulsar for $500 because i desperately needed a car, although i had zero experience and very little know how of how to drive manual. He drove me around the block once at 11:00pm to show me how it’s done and then he sent me on my way. I drove that car in morning rush hour traffic every day from then on just vibing it out in a sink or swim situation hahaha. I drove that car for 2 years no real worries but until now almost 5years later can i understand what I was doing right and what I never truly understood. 😂

  • @MLGKontrol
    @MLGKontrol 4 года назад +4271

    I feel like this guy is now my new father

    • @JonathanJorge.
      @JonathanJorge. 4 года назад +1

      @Daniel Ortiz22985 same

    • @denverfloresca2974
      @denverfloresca2974 4 года назад +2

      Joseph D OH MA GAD i felt the same way😂

    • @JonathanJorge.
      @JonathanJorge. 4 года назад +1

      @@denverfloresca2974 lol

    • @Faizanmohammed
      @Faizanmohammed 4 года назад +1

      dang it! i thought I was the only one😂

    • @Vpmatt
      @Vpmatt 4 года назад +27

      I wish he could give me a reassuring hug after our RUclips driving lesson.

  • @jasonflores6302
    @jasonflores6302 5 лет назад +2477

    This guy explained how to drive manual better then anybody could

    • @NewProvidence32
      @NewProvidence32 5 лет назад +31

      Straightforward. Clear. 👍

    • @katieb6370
      @katieb6370 4 года назад +6

      So true

    • @matthewcapps418
      @matthewcapps418 4 года назад

      But he still got the whole idea of how an engine runs wrong.

    • @matthewcapps418
      @matthewcapps418 4 года назад

      @12345soccerguy he got that so wrong about the caosting in nuetral thing.

    • @senthilswaminathan4712
      @senthilswaminathan4712 4 года назад +23

      @12345soccerguy You are putting more strain on your brakes (not big but...) by coasting in Neutral. Use the benefit of engine braking and get into Neutral only when you are about to stop completely.

  • @mrios6969
    @mrios6969 Год назад +129

    I’ve rewatched this video so many times just trying to learn how to drive a manual car. I finally got one yesterday and I love it so much. Thanks to this video and the help of my dad I can drive manual (I still need a little practice) and love it so much.

    • @michaelPerez-fi5uh
      @michaelPerez-fi5uh Год назад +3

      how has it been i just got a man 370z like 3 days ago lol

    • @mrios6969
      @mrios6969 Год назад +5

      @@michaelPerez-fi5uh woahhh no way I got a 2004 350z. I love it so much it’s really fun and I just did my first oil change two days ago. I’m planning on modifying it.

    • @michaelPerez-fi5uh
      @michaelPerez-fi5uh Год назад +1

      @@mrios6969 ayyy, glad to hear have you gotten used to it like driven it in public road already?

    • @mrios6969
      @mrios6969 Год назад +1

      @@michaelPerez-fi5uh yeah! When I first got my car I had my dad drive it back and from there I spent three three days just trying to get a hang of it in my neighborhood and by the fourth day I was on public roads. I did have previous practice a year or two ago with my neighbors car so I did have an idea of how it would feel but I’d suggest practicing around your neighborhood first.

    • @michaelPerez-fi5uh
      @michaelPerez-fi5uh Год назад +1

      @@mrios6969 oh def yeah just been practicing around my neighborhood, but just nervous for when I get on public road since I basically live in bumper traffic

  • @thorstenwestheiderphotogra7722
    @thorstenwestheiderphotogra7722 2 года назад +210

    Manual car driver here - great explanation. I'd add that usually we don't watch revs on the tachometer (which in this case is a combined display for revs/speed), but listen to the engine to decide when to shift gear. Also, when parking on a hill, the smart drivers move the shifter in first gear with the nose of the car pointing up, and in rear with the nose pointing down to make maximum use of the resistance of the drive train.

    • @FawryFx
      @FawryFx Год назад +10

      Yes, but that's for experienced manual car driver. Beginners need to start somewhere and have a reference to get to know the car.

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 Год назад +1

      In my case, I can feel the engine and just time it in my head. The tip about reverse, it varies from one brand to another, just ask your dealer. They will know. However with Volkswagen and Audi, you usually push DOWN on the shifter so the lockout bump slides under the boot and into R. Been driving MINIs and VWs for 14 years with manuals and will never give them up.

    • @MontyGumby
      @MontyGumby Год назад +1

      I don't like his slow-clutch-out on starting. That's riding the clutch.

    • @sonicxdudex765
      @sonicxdudex765 Год назад

      My first car didn't have a tachometer and that actually helped a lot because now I don't even have to look to understand the rpm of the car

    • @TheLizardskin
      @TheLizardskin Год назад

      Yeah, this is true.

  • @evelobe
    @evelobe 3 года назад +1613

    lmfaoo I had to imagine someone waking up in the night and seeing a robber siting in their car watching this video trying to find out how to use the stick

    • @pizzamozzerrella8567
      @pizzamozzerrella8567 3 года назад +80

      He's gonna steal a lot of kilometers worth of distance off the clutch for sure

    • @under_dog2140
      @under_dog2140 3 года назад +104

      Stick shifts are modern day theft protection

    • @socialdebonair5482
      @socialdebonair5482 3 года назад +6

      Now that is hella funny.

    • @omni-man4624
      @omni-man4624 3 года назад +31

      @@under_dog2140 Only in America though, any other country, and you're pretty much fucked.

    • @incoxghostlyodin8009
      @incoxghostlyodin8009 2 года назад +5

      @@omni-man4624 yup America becoming lazy

  • @alice_arwen
    @alice_arwen 3 года назад +1706

    I've been driving my manual for over a year now and I just wanted to come back to this video to say they every time I put it in N I hear his voice in my head "WIGGLE THAT STICK" I don't think this will ever go away 10/10

    • @channeljdge
      @channeljdge 2 года назад +14

      Yes, it's the best way to check if you are in any gear or just in neutral

    • @boratb258
      @boratb258 2 года назад +4

      Dealership i bought the car from drove me around and told me that exact same thing, took me around two years before becoming proficient.

    • @alukusinha2919
      @alukusinha2919 2 года назад +3

      Very important.

    • @JayoD14
      @JayoD14 Год назад

      😭😭😭

  • @TheSpaniard
    @TheSpaniard 3 месяца назад +3

    Made the transition (no pun intended) to a manual transmission about 5 years ago. This video was tremendous in helping me learn. Just came back to rewatch and potentially relearn some tips and tricks, 5 years in. Wanted to say thanks to y'all for an excellent tutorial! And it's ✨free✨ 😂

  • @shathyaduobiene4626
    @shathyaduobiene4626 2 года назад +256

    Wow. As a learner most of my doubts are answered well and I feel completely positive. Thank you.100% helpful for beginners with manual

  • @glenjamindle
    @glenjamindle 4 года назад +2476

    This man put heels on "for demonstration". I'm done 😂🤣😂

    • @mohamedabdulla
      @mohamedabdulla 3 года назад +79

      that's dedication or he was trying to justify his fetish

    • @ethan9560
      @ethan9560 3 года назад +24

      @Mr. A-Z Mans said "wiggle that stick" like 5 times. But who knows, could just be for demonstration.

    • @alikos88
      @alikos88 3 года назад +72

      quit hating on him...he has every right to feel fabulous

    • @disastermaster354
      @disastermaster354 3 года назад +12

      @@alikos88 tell them delroy

    • @nthangvz
      @nthangvz 3 года назад +4

      Shit took me out 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️ he’s Mooky

  • @dylanrichards243
    @dylanrichards243 4 года назад +1823

    “Get to know the shifter"
    Me: “Hi shifter, my name is Dylan“
    Shifter: ......

    • @FocusedHands
      @FocusedHands 3 года назад +15

      You are Fired!!

    • @dylanrichards243
      @dylanrichards243 3 года назад +11

      @@FocusedHands Not sure what that means..LMAO

    • @FocusedHands
      @FocusedHands 3 года назад

      You made me laugh

    • @dylanrichards243
      @dylanrichards243 3 года назад +3

      @@FocusedHands Uhmm okay. Glad you find my comment funny. But i'm still confused xD

    • @FocusedHands
      @FocusedHands 3 года назад +1

      Its almost like saying that is lit... to explain something is cool

  • @V3RTS
    @V3RTS Год назад +26

    I watched this video three times last night and picked up my first manual this morning, seriously like riding a bike with how detailed this video was. great work

    • @goddamnit
      @goddamnit 6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for sharing, very inspiring!

  • @victorrea9567
    @victorrea9567 2 года назад +381

    I honestly found this video super helpful and easy to understand... Even though I've driven a manual car before, I never learned how to... But this is going to help me a lot on my learning experience... Thank you so much

  • @areyoulit4209
    @areyoulit4209 5 лет назад +2633

    One of my friends wont drive anything but a manual because one time he was out trying to buy some weed and these dudes held him at gunpoint and tried to steal his mustang. They stalled it like 3 or 4 times trying to take off and then just gave up and ran away.

    • @skljz
      @skljz 5 лет назад +165

      Kaleb Hay only reason I want a manual lmao

    • @josephvalmdluli3868
      @josephvalmdluli3868 5 лет назад +143

      Come to south Africa they could have left with it most of the population here drives stick

    • @milisajournet5411
      @milisajournet5411 4 года назад +14

      We all know the meme is abt to come😂

    • @natplayz1989
      @natplayz1989 4 года назад +1

      LMBO WHAT A DUMBASS

    • @soulreaperx7x
      @soulreaperx7x 4 года назад +7

      @Mads Sune Hanelius I guess you've never seen a movie huh?

  • @mikewazowski5913
    @mikewazowski5913 4 года назад +624

    This guide was so good that my automatic turned into a manual.

    • @pizzamozzerrella8567
      @pizzamozzerrella8567 3 года назад +30

      Guide was so good,I clutch-brake drifted perfectly between two cars to park on my driver's test.

    • @LuigiCotocea
      @LuigiCotocea 3 года назад +5

      A manual good to read it!

    • @khiemtran6421
      @khiemtran6421 3 года назад +3

      Bruh

    • @Marsonpika
      @Marsonpika 3 года назад

      XD

    • @lukesepter3250
      @lukesepter3250 3 года назад +1

      @@pizzamozzerrella8567 well, you probably passed then😂

  • @PoeticDeath-iy4lz
    @PoeticDeath-iy4lz Год назад +35

    The downshifting while braking was what worried me the most, thank you so much for addressing that. Really good, informative video. I definitely learned a lot and enjoyed learning.

  • @adnanpiratage
    @adnanpiratage 11 месяцев назад +2

    It has been five years since this video was uploaded, but it is still here, and it benefits people. Thank you

  • @antis.a.m.119
    @antis.a.m.119 3 года назад +1943

    "1st Gear is for getting into 2nd Gear 2nd Gear is were you Drive"
    Dang my man 1st Gear got roasted

  • @picobeltre6015
    @picobeltre6015 5 лет назад +372

    damn this man family now

    • @juan-lh9lq
      @juan-lh9lq 4 года назад +9

      I'm dead💀💀😭😂

  • @Killingallbimmers
    @Killingallbimmers 2 года назад +25

    I learned on a 99 mustang gt with the heaviest clutch I’ve ever tried to this day took me a few hours to learn then immediately took it three states away and realized I didn’t practice downshifting

  • @drizzybae7150
    @drizzybae7150 Год назад +41

    I watched this maybe three years ago with an automatic license but no manual experience as I had inherited a manual car.
    I had literally never been in the drivers seat before but this video genuinely was all I ever needed. I’ve now religiously drove manual ever since without any additional help or teaching this guide is actually sensational and now as I’m about to teach a friend how to drive manual his first step is to watch this start to finish.

  • @garretttomasek3435
    @garretttomasek3435 5 лет назад +2706

    Why am i watching this a 4:45 am I don't even have a car, I'm not even legally allowed to drive yet.

    • @livelyrook7605
      @livelyrook7605 5 лет назад +259

      It's called "gaining knowledge"

    • @ugh.2923
      @ugh.2923 5 лет назад +113

      The earlier the better!

    • @rol5432
      @rol5432 4 года назад +61

      Garrett Tomasek one day u will have a car and knowing manual and automatic will be big for you

    • @milisajournet5411
      @milisajournet5411 4 года назад +7

      Same but I still do😂😂😂w\my dad in his Honda accord around the block at ten yrs😂😂

    • @jonnaanne638
      @jonnaanne638 4 года назад +16

      U stalking me or sum 🤨cuz everything u said was true even the time 😂😂

  • @kohlmahoney7741
    @kohlmahoney7741 4 года назад +626

    “Don’t judge me, I’m trying to help you.” 😂

    • @sandhyaj9198
      @sandhyaj9198 3 года назад +6

      Literally my favorite part😂😂

    • @a3r0d7n4m1k
      @a3r0d7n4m1k 3 года назад +14

      And it's free!

    • @thebigj3224
      @thebigj3224 3 года назад

      He was quick with it too

    • @zmyr88
      @zmyr88 3 года назад

      I didn't and now I think next time I have to try to drive stick I have a chance of getting the hang of it without causing costly damage. the ones that had an issue with the heels either know how to drive (why you watching this unless to get a some extra secrets) or have a problem with their own masculinity.

  • @RogueLima
    @RogueLima 2 года назад +18

    Great video! It's definitely the most in-depth guide I've seen on RUclips, a lot of people tend to not mention the mistakes and how to handle hills, one of the most important and difficult skills to master!

  • @michaelsilva4084
    @michaelsilva4084 2 года назад +27

    Excellent video! My first vehicle was a stick shift so I was forced to learn the hard way. This was a great refresher for me, my manual transmission camaro arrives tomorrow and this video definitely gave me a few pointers that will give me the confidence to pick up where I left off. 86 Honda Civic SI

  • @yoshimitsui2
    @yoshimitsui2 3 года назад +917

    I love how he demonstrates every mistake.

    • @dragonsoul5368
      @dragonsoul5368 3 года назад +8

      exactly

    • @doggobind
      @doggobind 3 года назад +42

      That's what makes guides better, demonstrate the mistakes so that you know what happens if said mistake were to happen, and you can respond accordingly.

    • @ChillGuyYoutube
      @ChillGuyYoutube 2 года назад +3

      gotta let the asians know how it feels to be white

    • @toilet_cleaner_man
      @toilet_cleaner_man 2 года назад +2

      @@ChillGuyRUclips goddamn okay 😂

  • @lucabaldassi6024
    @lucabaldassi6024 5 лет назад +2016

    *_*Uncle Tony has left the chat*_*

    • @natplayz1989
      @natplayz1989 4 года назад +8

      Good

    • @matthewsmall1817
      @matthewsmall1817 4 года назад +1

      😭😭😭😂😂🤣

    • @Yorushi
      @Yorushi 4 года назад +7

      Bruh he said the thing about uncle Tony right when I read ur comment 🤣

    • @matthewsmall1817
      @matthewsmall1817 4 года назад

      Just a random Guy that likes to comment 😭😭😭

    • @jesusjohnson.
      @jesusjohnson. 4 года назад

      Get owned Tony

  • @YS420X
    @YS420X Год назад +3

    I've driven manual trucks my entire 16 driving years but this came up in my recommendations. I'm watching it anyways because it's so well put together and this guy is hilarious. I died when he showed he had a heel on 🤣

  • @dilltoochill
    @dilltoochill Год назад +2

    Easily the most straight forward, best explanation on RUclips. Thank you!

  • @binzc3052
    @binzc3052 4 года назад +691

    Title should be “driving lessons with dad”

  • @TM-wm7om
    @TM-wm7om 4 года назад +1201

    "Revolutions per minute" made me think of France
    I don't know why I'm watching this video, I drive a manual.

    • @LegendaryMusicofAllTimes20
      @LegendaryMusicofAllTimes20 4 года назад +11

      The monarchy never expects the Peasant Revolution!

    • @Breacher141
      @Breacher141 4 года назад +28

      lmfaooo i too have been driving a stick for 15 years, i have no idea why i wasted 30 minutes of my life on something i knew for half of it already hahahaa

    • @mnyxkz2532
      @mnyxkz2532 4 года назад +4

      U mean automatic?

    • @somerandomanonymousdude3650
      @somerandomanonymousdude3650 4 года назад +13

      Pedro Campos I think he meant that he already knows how to drive manual

    • @damianchavez7577
      @damianchavez7577 3 года назад

      0DC 4PUN NB Y6

  • @Rider123go
    @Rider123go Год назад +3

    I signed up for driving classes and its gonna start from tomorrow, I wanted to be ready and focus more learning driving for next 20 days of the course for practice till driving test, without wasting more time with basics and your video helped a lot.

  • @AoNti_
    @AoNti_ 2 года назад +1

    I’ve seen a bunch of videos and honestly this is the only one that I found easy to understand and very detailed and informational, I’m definitely saving this video for whenever I get my car

  • @anthonyknight170
    @anthonyknight170 5 лет назад +611

    *Spins tires*
    Now... that is definitely cooler, than killing it.
    best comment I've heard in a while

  • @Ashivlogzz
    @Ashivlogzz 6 лет назад +1084

    One of the best driving lessons on RUclips..

    • @CarsDotCom
      @CarsDotCom  6 лет назад +44

      Thanks for watching!

    • @armandoflores292
      @armandoflores292 5 лет назад +2

      Right !!!

    • @omargolam2692
      @omargolam2692 5 лет назад +4

      ive never seen anyone explain it any better, as a fast learner from driving my mentors bmw m3 2000 year it was pretty weird learning from him took my 4 days just to stop stalling his engine and watching ur video really explained more about how to prevent harming the clutch and gears thanks for your video really awsome, im thinking of getting a subaru brz myself or maybe a mazda mx 5 i still cant decide really

    • @Nick-qx2ck
      @Nick-qx2ck 5 лет назад

      ashish jacob hands down in every aspect

    • @eplabrador5024
      @eplabrador5024 5 лет назад +2

      “You are going to SUCK at it. It makes me laugh just thinking about it.”

  • @alvintran616
    @alvintran616 2 года назад +13

    If you're reading this, I wish you the best on your journey are learning how to drive manual! We will all get there together!

  • @Ezel_00
    @Ezel_00 2 года назад +4

    currently learning to drive a stick shift, thanks for this video, excellent way to refresh me on the basics.

  • @ritvikmanem9908
    @ritvikmanem9908 3 года назад +2569

    “Find an empty parking lot”
    HOW ARE U GOING TO GET THERE
    ok didn't want this to sound disrespectful to the video cuz this might be the most detailed guide on the internet. Just kinda funny to me because no one that I know drives stick.

    • @rebeccaliette5581
      @rebeccaliette5581 3 года назад +83

      I was just thinking that 🤣😭😭

    • @THEAKRIAN
      @THEAKRIAN 3 года назад +256

      Find someone that knows to take you, it's a rite of passage

    • @rajanicn9269
      @rajanicn9269 3 года назад +51

      take someone with you who knows to drive

    • @williamfinch1548
      @williamfinch1548 3 года назад +33

      Usually your dad or parent, anyone who knows how to drive rlly

    • @kaankahraman1341
      @kaankahraman1341 3 года назад +408

      Disassemble your car, carry the parts to the parking lot and reassemble it there.

  • @tofu86oc55
    @tofu86oc55 4 года назад +871

    hey, how do I drive my car to the empty parking lot in the first place??

    • @matthewsmall1817
      @matthewsmall1817 4 года назад +76

      😭😭

    • @matufujiwara7493
      @matufujiwara7493 4 года назад +271

      just use one car from the parking lot

    • @fireplaceninja
      @fireplaceninja 4 года назад +47

      get someone who does know how, or if you really have to, use a trailer. maybe borrow a friend’s, or take driving instructions w/ a standard

    • @evankizer3448
      @evankizer3448 4 года назад +28

      Go to a old Toys R Us parking lot

    • @Bimbows07
      @Bimbows07 4 года назад +6

      Good question

  • @thaboseshibe2534
    @thaboseshibe2534 2 года назад +3

    I found this video super helpful and very easy to understand even when you are a first time manual car driver. I really really appreciate this man and I give him 10/10 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @sebastiansebastian5270
    @sebastiansebastian5270 2 года назад +4

    4:53 "Hello shifter, where are you from" 🤣🤣

  • @gamecatcher99
    @gamecatcher99 5 лет назад +699

    Can you also do a video on drifting? Asking for a friend.

    • @maplesyrup8297
      @maplesyrup8297 5 лет назад +9

      *_gamecatcher99_*
      El famoso « friend » 😂

    • @thesweyy5999
      @thesweyy5999 4 года назад +18

      Is the friend you?

    • @xItzBlizzy-
      @xItzBlizzy- 4 года назад +19

      *plays Tokyo drift*

    • @callumhiggins8755
      @callumhiggins8755 4 года назад +3

      I would recommend using the handbrake for drifting however you can also use the clutch

    • @nikolasstankovic6794
      @nikolasstankovic6794 4 года назад

      gamecatcher99 turn ur steering wheel 90 degrees hold the clutch in rev the engine out and dump the clutch

  • @cesarramirez7619
    @cesarramirez7619 4 года назад +381

    Omg give this guy an award, my dad explained it to me several times but I wouldn't get it it was frustrating, but with this guy I got it thank you sr.

    • @omaraguilar3103
      @omaraguilar3103 4 года назад +28

      Me and my dad wanted to kill each other when he was trying to teach me 😂

    • @mickfitzgerald8074
      @mickfitzgerald8074 4 года назад +30

      Boi your dad trained you to fight Vegeta

    • @cesarramirez7619
      @cesarramirez7619 4 года назад +3

      @@mickfitzgerald8074 LMAO

    • @cesarramirez7619
      @cesarramirez7619 4 года назад +2

      @@omaraguilar3103 🤣

    • @nut44896
      @nut44896 4 года назад +4

      My dad has been driving manual for a long time don't know exactly long but he said he learned to drive in his early 20s and now hes in his late 60s so I assume he knows alot about manual but some things he tells me does not match with what this guy is saying, like for stopping my dad tells me something else than this guy

  • @chaimszlaf3580
    @chaimszlaf3580 2 года назад +3

    As an experienced Manuel driver. I say you are the best teacher for learners.
    Guys focus on everything he says

  • @SM0GG
    @SM0GG 2 года назад +1

    Best, most in depth, simple tutorial I've seen on driving manual

  • @judekiv
    @judekiv 6 лет назад +2197

    Damn uncle Tony’s whole life was a lie

  • @patnz.1
    @patnz.1 3 года назад +397

    "Thats definitely cooler than killing" after this, this man is alrdy the best manual instructor

  • @darkness8488
    @darkness8488 2 года назад +1

    this video is so nice it felt like he’s my father giving me tips, i can’t explain how calming and comforting this guy is all of that beside of his great explanation and experience, really enjoyed this video wish i could give more than one like

  • @Josesandovalll
    @Josesandovalll 2 года назад +8

    Very useful information!!! I been driving manual for more than 10 years and I found this video very helpful.

  • @jimbonito7783
    @jimbonito7783 3 года назад +434

    People in the parking lot: Ayo why’s this guy talking to himself and moving his car back and forth?

    • @bolarindabiri5669
      @bolarindabiri5669 2 года назад +5

      Same thing I thought. To him and us, he's shooting a tutorial; to onlookers he's driving in disturbing patterns while talking to himself. Lol

    • @ja4309
      @ja4309 2 года назад +1

      I practiced on a basketball court once. I can't imagine how tennis players beside us were thinking while looking at me just rounding the court

  • @zmachine5745
    @zmachine5745 3 года назад +286

    you had me at "you're going to suck at it."

    • @RacerRC
      @RacerRC 17 дней назад

      Had to subscribe when I saw this man wearing boots and heels

  • @1nterzept661
    @1nterzept661 2 года назад +2

    This man really adds humor to this tutorial. It feels amazing to see him this passionate in teaching.

  • @jvera718
    @jvera718 2 года назад

    Haven’t driven a manual in years but I ride motorcycles. Going back to stick and wanted a refresher. I was wondering about rev matching on a car and you answered that. Thanks!

  • @johnnycokebrains
    @johnnycokebrains 5 лет назад +159

    Lol, "and you are going to *suck at it!*" You couldn't be more right Joe...

  • @Tay234.
    @Tay234. 4 года назад +337

    “That red line is called...the red line.” Whew. Glad he cleared that up. I thought it was the blue line

  • @CasualVideoGamer
    @CasualVideoGamer 2 года назад

    I'm still learning, mostly teaching myself. When I got hired on for the company I work for, they taught us juuuuust enough to load manuals onto and off the haulers. Though now that we've basically done away with our towing service and business has gotten to the point which we don't have enough haulers to meet demands of our activities, they have us driving cars to the customers and/or driving the swap/trades back or getting a ride back from a coworker. Same thing if someone's selling their car to us, we'll have a coworker drive us to them then drive the sold car back.
    A lot of times, when one of us gets assigned a vehicle that's a manual, we have to play around with schedules to make sure someone who knows how to drive stick gets the activity. So anytime there's downtime at the shop, I try to find a manual and practice around with it.
    This video is extremely helpful and I appreciate it so much.

  • @ja4309
    @ja4309 Год назад +5

    Remembered watching this months ago when I was first learning to drive and now I have my own license. Time flies and I can't help but thank this video for helping out a bit in my driving

  • @ransavage4194
    @ransavage4194 6 лет назад +4871

    My kids are driving stick shift cars cause I don’t want them texting and driving

    • @florynake93
      @florynake93 6 лет назад +680

      unfortunately, they can do it no matter what transmission they're using

    • @connorrocard899
      @connorrocard899 6 лет назад +488

      If you can’t use your phone while driving a manual then you aren’t very good at multitasking 😂 you aren’t always changing gear, just sit in gear for a while and then grab your phone

    • @florynake93
      @florynake93 6 лет назад +174

      multitasking shouldn't be taken into considerance under these circumstances, every second counts

    • @jovannydc
      @jovannydc 6 лет назад +5

      Lmao

    • @mrsauce9307
      @mrsauce9307 6 лет назад +45

      Connor Rocard: what are you trying to say texting while driving is cool or something?😑

  • @teslaboi1822
    @teslaboi1822 5 лет назад +351

    I learned manual 10% driving instructor, 20% myself, 30% dad, 40% internet.

    • @captpatrick891
      @captpatrick891 4 года назад

      I learned manual by guessing. And I guessed right.... after the first 3 guesses... but it was a 1966 mustang I had just built. And used the old clutch. I ended up getting a new one soon after since it was worn out anyway.

    • @latenightlive2982
      @latenightlive2982 4 года назад +48

      And 100% reason to remember the name.

    • @TheDennys21
      @TheDennys21 4 года назад

      Bullshit, the driving instructor teaches you 90% of everything.

    • @georgegarcia2575
      @georgegarcia2575 4 года назад

      I learned manual by buying a manual transmission car lol Mercedes c230 sport

    • @farmninja6653
      @farmninja6653 4 года назад +4

      Tractors

  • @ceti_9998
    @ceti_9998 Год назад

    I really like they way this guy explains it. Although I've been driving manual cars before myself but i still needed to hear this.

  • @rubyredgrapefruit1454
    @rubyredgrapefruit1454 Год назад +3

    I enjoyed every second that he explained and demonstrated in the video. Thank you very much 🇺🇸

  • @csf3lihao
    @csf3lihao 5 лет назад +135

    You actually wear a high heel for the sake of this tutorial respect

  • @Vinz_THE-RAVEN_925
    @Vinz_THE-RAVEN_925 3 года назад +1009

    He’s missing 1 major point, Manual shifting is just way cooler than auto....

  • @pattykeough
    @pattykeough 2 года назад +2

    GREAT teacher - hilarious and informative. I was riding the clutch for sure. Thanks for the tips.

  • @kimibautista410
    @kimibautista410 2 года назад

    “the best tutorial out there” is def an understatement u explained it all too well👌🏼👌🏼

  • @B4R0N.
    @B4R0N. 3 года назад +697

    I don't know why I'm watching this: I'm European. I learned about stick shifts before I even knew automatics existed.

    • @haycheC
      @haycheC 3 года назад +72

      Us Europeans say Manual 😂 are you making it easier for the Americans to understand 😂

    • @user-tb1op5ly8d
      @user-tb1op5ly8d 3 года назад +23

      True that, my dad taught me how to drive a manual when i was 15

    • @strugajziemniora8632
      @strugajziemniora8632 3 года назад +55

      @Skylarkist Expert u jealous

    • @LILOCW
      @LILOCW 3 года назад +44

      @Mass Debater manuals are better in general can’t text and drive if both of your hands are busy

    • @sosseturner
      @sosseturner 3 года назад +54

      @Mass Debater most american thing i've ever had to read. Your brain is just unable to coordinate everything needed to drive a manual car, or you're just to lazy. that's why you use a car where you only need one arm and one foot. And I can tell you, once you have learned how to drive manual for real, you'll might overthink you answer.

  • @meharazrahman5033
    @meharazrahman5033 3 года назад +1010

    Manual transmission has entered chat
    Clutch pedal has entered chat
    Boots has left chat
    High heels has left chat
    Uncle tony has left chat

    • @DONTCRASHJET
      @DONTCRASHJET 3 года назад +16

      Single speed bikes cannot connect to server...

    • @pryncebeaner4146
      @pryncebeaner4146 3 года назад +16

      Automatic transmission has been disconnected

    • @LuigiCotocea
      @LuigiCotocea 3 года назад +3

      @@pryncebeaner4146 bruuh!

    • @aderahmadabrianto4773
      @aderahmadabrianto4773 3 года назад

      Who the f this unle tony? Im seriously dont understand

    • @danield8528
      @danield8528 3 года назад +4

      @@aderahmadabrianto4773 It’s supposed to be like that “know it all” uncle that had a little too much to drink at Thanksgiving dinner.

  • @xavieraming6899
    @xavieraming6899 2 года назад

    This was an excellent refresher for me and he also reassured me of certain things I was a little bit unsure about.... Thank you so much!!!

  • @uridarahmanlatif7199
    @uridarahmanlatif7199 2 года назад +1

    Very detailed and most importantly very-well delivered, with all that side jokes and humouric tone, which really a big bonus! Subscribed!

  • @motormusique
    @motormusique 6 лет назад +314

    I bought my Toyota 86 in manual, and my drive home from the dealership was the second time I had ever been in a manual car. Over a few months, with videos like this, it became second nature to me. I never took any lessons - you can do this too.

    • @nrares21
      @nrares21 5 лет назад +1

      motomusiq wait did you do your driving license on an automatic?

    • @OooOoo-br5uq
      @OooOoo-br5uq 5 лет назад

      So i guess ill get a 19 challenger rt in a manual.

    • @kinghenry238
      @kinghenry238 5 лет назад +2

      Just did the same thing last week!

    • @dandandan01
      @dandandan01 5 лет назад +10

      Wait, what? Are you in America? In England you have two types of licenses - manual & automatic, or automatic only. If you pass in an automatic, you're not allowed to drive a manual until you retake and pass your test in a manual.

    • @christivie121
      @christivie121 5 лет назад +11

      @@dandandan01 In North America ( Canada AND USA) there's only one type of licence. You get to buy and drive whatever type of car transmission you want to, no matter with which one you learned how to drive in the first place.

  • @INeedAttentionEXE
    @INeedAttentionEXE 5 лет назад +583

    24:50
    1st gear: “what is my purpose”
    Me: “you shift to second gear”
    1st gear: “oh my god :(“

    • @teslaboi1822
      @teslaboi1822 5 лет назад +48

      1st gear has more room.
      Me shifted to 2nd gear after 10kph
      1st gear: "Am I a joke to you?"

    • @emolovetree
      @emolovetree 5 лет назад +10

      Why start in first when you can skip it and start in 2nd

    • @Mafiatunes1
      @Mafiatunes1 5 лет назад +19

      You pass butter

    • @kenny8343
      @kenny8343 5 лет назад +1

      @@emolovetree It doesnt gave enough power tho, But if you can do a launch control well shit, do what you want, and dont forget when you launch from 2nd gear give it a huge gas and if your tire slip ( Doing rolling burnout ) its fine

    • @kaydens6964
      @kaydens6964 5 лет назад

      Umm... steep uphill on the way to car park and inside the car park.

  • @LadyLeeBird
    @LadyLeeBird Год назад +1

    Thanks for this! This is one of the items on my bucket list.. learning and being able to drive stick.. ex husband tried to teach me like 30 years ago, but in a cemetery, I couldn't really get past 1st gear lol..

  • @ianlerma8110
    @ianlerma8110 Год назад +10

    Recently bought a 22 GR86 manual. I’ve driven my dads civic once and my friends fiesta once. Did ok. I had to drive it from the dealership home which is about an hour away. The only part I struggle with is to get going. I either stall in my car or take off a little too fast. But this is helping me so much already learning to not let off the clutch so fast and control my gas better

    • @rollmops3113
      @rollmops3113 3 дня назад

      How are you doing with the manual now? How long did it take for it to become second nature? I'm getting my first manual car tomorrow, and though I've (badly) driven manuals a couple of times before, I am really nervous and worried that I'm going to wreck the clutch and/or gearbox!

    • @ianlerma8110
      @ianlerma8110 3 дня назад

      @@rollmops3113oh dude, it took me less than a week to be able to comfortably drive around town without stalling. It’s actually really easy. It’s way more intimidating than it is. Some helpful tricks I found is to one, turn off the AC and any HVAC components. I thought it helped me out, not sure if it actually did, but technically it should because of less load on the engine. two, find the bite point of the clutch and don’t look at the RPMs, trust me. I know you want to look at them but it’s so much easier to kinda stare off and just focus purely on your leg movements of slowly letting out the clutch and giving it a little gas. You’ll feel when the car wants to go and you can hear it too. Listen to the car, sounds weird but you’ll understand when you’re doing it so turn the radio off as well. Third is try and find a parking lot that’s not flat. I had found one that went a little up hill and a little bit downhill. Going downhill aids in taking off and learning on an uphill well allow you to learn that you need more gas/ to not let off the clutch as quickly. And just focus on learning how to take off. that’s the hardest part about these cars. It’ll take a little time but you got this. Just practice for about an hour or so a day. And don’t be scared to stall. Stalling isn’t really bad. Riding the clutch excessively and using it to control speed it bad though. The clutch is more a on and off thing. Except reverse. You can use the clutch to control the speed because it’s usually for such a short distance. Other than that, this video is great advice as well, it’s what taught me so you’ll be able to get it

  • @JayInDecent
    @JayInDecent 5 лет назад +1768

    Dudes in 6th gear in a parking lot

    • @jamesfranco4515
      @jamesfranco4515 4 года назад +234

      Saving that gas😂

    • @Dogbitgamers
      @Dogbitgamers 4 года назад +95

      that engines screaming for help

    • @pier11francesco
      @pier11francesco 4 года назад +66

      @@jamesfranco4515 if you drive in 6th in a parking lot you are NOT saving fuel you are wasting it because you are putting more load on the engine to go the same speed

    • @jamesfranco4515
      @jamesfranco4515 4 года назад +84

      @@pier11francesco issa yoke bro

    • @mugammadbenjamin2597
      @mugammadbenjamin2597 4 года назад +17

      @@pier11francesco it's a damn joke

  • @RichAbe23
    @RichAbe23 6 лет назад +764

    This is how we save the manual folks. Driving a manual is not so bad and elevates the driving experience.

    • @theodorekell
      @theodorekell 6 лет назад +16

      I should be given a gold medal for "Save the manual" champion. I have not driven automatic car [as permanent car] in 23 years and currently own 3 MT cars for me and children. Wife drives auto but she drives MT really well.

    • @miniena7774
      @miniena7774 6 лет назад +3

      Too confusing.
      Sorry!

    • @theodorekell
      @theodorekell 6 лет назад +9

      Obviously, chess is not your pass time

    • @TaKibiii
      @TaKibiii 6 лет назад +16

      It’s more fun driving a manual. I suck at it (still practicing) but it’s still funny when I fail miserably 😭.

    • @theodorekell
      @theodorekell 6 лет назад +1

      Keep going at it. Don't ride the clutch

  • @beatbeans1625
    @beatbeans1625 2 года назад +21

    I just got my first car, which is a manual. Through all of the videos I've found to help teach me how to learn, this was the best. Can't wait to come back to this in a year when I'm a pro.

  • @stephencivic1989
    @stephencivic1989 2 года назад +5

    I love this video. I love driving my 2020 Honda Civic Sport. And yes I do have a CVT, but I've always wanted to learn stick. I think this video has educated me a lot on manuels. And even helped learn how to kinda practice on a CVT with paddle shifters. I know there not exactly the same but you gotta start somewhere.

  • @Chance57
    @Chance57 6 лет назад +20

    If this isn't the most fucking informative and easily digestible video on the topic, I don't know what it is. I've been trying to teach my girlfriend for a while now and even in person I might as well be speaking Latin. She watched this video about twice and now she understands everything just fine. Bravo my dude.

    • @CarsDotCom
      @CarsDotCom  6 лет назад +4

      Glad we could help! Thanks for watching.

  • @TheUnjust117
    @TheUnjust117 5 лет назад +151

    "dont judge me, i'm tryin to help you"
    sorry but that was just brilliant!

    • @TheUnjust117
      @TheUnjust117 5 лет назад +2

      btw,
      Scottish learner driver due a practical test next week but the skills should be transferable...
      so thanks ALOT for this video,
      figured that should be said as am already 4 minutes into the video and you've givin me so much information so far...

    • @ChefBagwell13fox
      @ChefBagwell13fox 4 года назад +3

      I saw this exactly when he said it....... it was meant to be

  • @murunginathan4963
    @murunginathan4963 20 дней назад +1

    That "because I'm a proooofessional" had me dying of laughter 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Alexiosftw
    @Alexiosftw Месяц назад

    This is the perfect guide! It covers everything you need to know while daily driving a manual. It might just be the first guide that covers parking too! As a younger person who really wants a stick shift for a daily but has no access to learn on one, this video helped me understand everything a lot better and prepared me better for the road

  • @omarramo5340
    @omarramo5340 4 года назад +361

    Uncle Tony: “Ight, Imma head out.”

  • @F150fx2sporT
    @F150fx2sporT 4 года назад +774

    Who else has been driving manual but is just watching for fun? Lol

    • @24_xx
      @24_xx 4 года назад +10

      and for the comments lol

    • @garykirkland72
      @garykirkland72 4 года назад

      Idek why. This dude kinda cringe

    • @danilo9344
      @danilo9344 4 года назад +36

      Gary K. Nah, its pretty cool to see detailed standard transmission how too video’s change over years, before I learned stick, the videos were so bad I ended up just learning myself.

    • @mickhoutveen4601
      @mickhoutveen4601 4 года назад +5

      in Europe pretty much everyone drives manual, yep, guilty lol!

    • @shayanmoosavi9139
      @shayanmoosavi9139 4 года назад +9

      I actually came here for tips to improve. I already know how to drive a manual.

  • @davidneal3889
    @davidneal3889 Год назад

    This was a phenomenal video I work at UPS and I'm trying to be a UPS driver. One of the requirements is to pass a road test in a 6 speed manual transmission. I have little experience on how to drive one. I've only done it twice in my 35 year old life. My buddy who's already a driver is teaching me. He owns 2 manuals and hes a great teacher. He said I did good but he suggested I watched more videos yours helped a bunch. Especially the three cameras.Thanks You for the Tips

  • @buenvidanadz1969
    @buenvidanadz1969 2 года назад +13

    Was hoping for you to touch on engine stalling. I feel like that should be tackled along with the clutch since that's arguably the hardest part to stop doing in Manuals.

    • @markbouma2099
      @markbouma2099 Год назад +3

      It's very easy: don't release the clutch too fast. Slowly release it until you start rolling, then add some gas and fully release the clutch.

  • @PottersSuperhero
    @PottersSuperhero 3 года назад +1246

    I'm a single mom stuck learning manual by myself as I inherited a car after my old one was impounded. Its been a challenge (and embarassing) doing this by myself but I'm strangely proud of myself. I had so many people try to convince me to trade it for an automatic but I know nothing major is wrong with this almost 20 year old car and I'm too afraid to trade it for an unknown car that might be on the brink of major repairs. If it's in working condition, I might as well figure this out. But it definitely hasn't been easy doing it by myself. 😅 I think I've been accelerating too much through changing the gears.

    • @razy7609
      @razy7609 2 года назад +14

      Hope it worked out

    • @dominicv964
      @dominicv964 2 года назад +74

      I know I’m pretty late, hopefully you got the hang of it now. Anyway you aren’t supposed to add ANY throttle when up shifting. When you up shift you need to take your right foot completely off the gas, push the clutch all the way in, up shift, and then take the clutch out. When up shifting there’s no fancy clutch work, just push in, then let it out.

    • @dominicv964
      @dominicv964 2 года назад +30

      @@TaikaJamppa DO add gas when you down shift 👍🏼 Just not on upshift

    • @moodman1151
      @moodman1151 2 года назад

      I feel like you can't go too hard on the accelerate with a petrol anyway. If you drive a Diesel car, that's a different story however

    • @golgo2888
      @golgo2888 2 года назад +2

      @@dominicv964 when you down shift can't you just apply it the same way as when you up shift that's what I do.

  • @aurielka6284
    @aurielka6284 4 года назад +163

    "its easy becouse im profesional" 20:51
    this guy is savage xd

  • @nope5462
    @nope5462 2 года назад

    It's been 10+ years since I last drove a manual and just ordered one out of state for I figured I would refresh myself... Thank you so much

  • @toportime
    @toportime Год назад +2

    This is a fantastic "How To: Drive a Manual"! Well done!