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Originally posted by Gunter
...Double-clutching is another abuse;...
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This is an honest question (not argumentative) but... I always thought double-clutch on downshift (when needed to engage relatively significant change in engine speed) was easier on the transmission syncro's because you are matching input and output shaft/gear speed before engaging those gears (=less work/wear on syncro)? Other than some additional wear on pedal linkage/ clutch cable, T/O bearing, and possibly clutch, how is it abusive?
The way I've looked at it, it's easier/cheaper for me to replace those parts (at my level of mechanic ability) than open the tranny to replace (or have replaced $$$) the syncros.
I don't d/c in normal daily driving, but if I am downshifting more than one gear (i.e. 5th to 3rd after hard braking), I'll usually d/c. I will also d/c sometimes when the transmission is very cold to help ease into different gears. Is that bad, and why?
Thanks!
