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Old 02-01-2022, 06:23 AM   #78 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by EcoCivic View Post
For the sake of discussion, what is the best way do go back into gear from 0 RPM while in motion to minimize synchronizer wear? Is it better to use light pressure over a longer period of time until it goes in or is it better to use a little force to quickly get it back into gear to minimize the amount of time the synchros are slipping for? I suspect the best compromise would be to use a moderate amount of force to get back into gear relatively quickly but without jamming it in?
I always raise the clutch until it just bites enough to get the engine spinning a little. Then depress the clutch a bit before raising it fully. This produces a smoother start because the engine speeds up more when I depress the clutch so when I raise it again the engine is already at a higher speed.
Also, as others have said, use top gear - or the highest gear you can at the speed you are travelling.
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