thats interesting because my 2012 i have to force it or push it alot to go into 1st or second
@SternDrive12 күн бұрын
If you rev match it will go in with one finger. In winter when everything is cold, I usually double clutch it down to 1st. You should NEVER have to force a transmission. My transmission will last the life of the car. If you are forcing yours, I'm not sure how long it will last.
@garywyckoff486412 күн бұрын
@@SternDrive thank you for the response, after a inspection, the clutch isnt fully disengaging, while at a stand stop,putting it in first is difficult because the clutch isn’t fully disengaging the engine from the transmission, right now it’s a suspected pressure plate or the clutch is going out
@snowdenfam2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips
@SternDrive2 ай бұрын
I'm always happy to help people become safe drivers. Blind spots are totally un-necessary. Drive safe!
@snowdenfam2 ай бұрын
@@SternDrive thansk a lot. Didn’t know blind spots could be eliminated
@RJS_Guitars3 ай бұрын
Well. that was a waist of time
@philconwayinstruments3 ай бұрын
😂
@SternDrive3 ай бұрын
So let me guess. You adjust your mirrors to look at planes, birds, and sky? If you adjust your mirrors to see your car, ask yourself why you do that to yourself. News flash. You want to maximize you field of view. Looking at your own car will not help you.
@philconwayinstruments3 ай бұрын
@@SternDrive Well. That was a waist of time
@SternDrive2 ай бұрын
@@philconwayinstruments I tried to help you. If you crash because you had an un-necessary blind spot, you have nobody to blame but yourself.
@stefanhewitt1574 ай бұрын
Yenno, Im glad Im not the only one who thought this was a necessary parody. Even more hilarious that I live in winnipeg as Im crying watching the snow fall with this in my head
@bd7644 ай бұрын
great video! I have a 2012 Cruze with a 6 speed.It shifts SO smooth and well.GM shifters have come a LONG way since,say,the 80's. One thing I will have to say is that pretty much all vehicles on the road now are automatic.And when you have a manual,people have to realize you need SPACE.They dont realize that the car will slow down between shifts,and they are right on your ass.And most suv's now have better 0-60 times that our little Cruze's. Just needed to vent about that.Its become a real problem..........................along with the insane bright headlights anymore.
@SternDrive4 ай бұрын
Yup, you are right. These manual Cruze cars don't really slow down between shifts, but that huge 900 RPM split in between 1st and 2nd gear requires a bit of a pause. Automatics with torque converters don't pause in between shifts, so they get pretty upset when we pull away from intersections. I've had little old ladies give me the finger as they fly bye me on the right, and then get slowed down by pokey traffic in their escape lane. When I pass them down the road they say bad words. So funny. However, many people don't wait for that slow shift, and just jamb it. They don't understand why 2 gear gets torn out. A close ratio transmission would be very wise, but most transmission designers drive automatics, so they have no clue.
@bd7644 ай бұрын
Good stuff.Sometimes I want to put a sticker on my bumper that says "This is a stick shift car,give me space!"Probably alot of people wouldnt even know what that means. But yea,I wouldnt ever want an automatic.SO glad GM still had the 6 speed in 2012. 6speeds! Its so fun to drive. @@SternDrive
@matthewjensen95505 ай бұрын
I have a 2014 Cruze Eco with the very widely spaced lower gearing, and I’ve always found 1-2 a little awkward
@SternDrive5 ай бұрын
It is a huge jump. These so called progressive transmissions are an error in judgement on the part of the design engineers. Huge jumps in lower gears, and tiny jumps from 5th to 6th. It's insanity. But you have to realize that the guys that design these transmissions are NOT driving enthusiasts. Their daily driver is an automatic SUV, so they have no clue what a well designed manual should perform like. People are tearing their second gear out because they refuse to wait for it. And they shouldn't have to wait for it if it was a close ratio transmission! If you wait for that RPM to drop 900 RPM it will shift smoothly, but I agree, it takes too darn long. Bottom line: My transmission will last the life of the car, because I just wait for the RPM to drop 900. Most people will not, so the shop makes money. Too bad! How's it shifting now? I will say one thing about your Eco transmission. My 6th gear is identical to your 5th gear. That's why your fuel economy might be better than mine. Can I have your transmission? I'm running at 3,000 RPM on the highway. There is no way this engine needs to run at such a screaming high RPM on the highway. I'd like to have a word with some of these transmission designers. They are really clued out.
@matthewjensen95505 ай бұрын
@@SternDrive very well said! I’ve been very easy on mine, shifting it the same way you do and I’ve got pretty high miles at this point - still shifts just like it did when I bought it. I never knew that there was that much of a difference in the gearing compared to the non-Eco. I run about 2100-2200 RPM on the highway.
@SternDrive4 ай бұрын
Yes, 2200 RPM on the highway is perfect. You have a better top gear. I envy you. My car is great in the city because it is very geared down. I actually drive up steep bridges in 6th gear. That should not be possible. I get good fuel economy, but it would be much better if I had the Eco transmission. GM screwed up on my transmission, but it will be fine because most of my miles are in the city. On the highway I clean out the carbon. @@matthewjensen9550
@lauracollier75277 ай бұрын
Ok I hear preload but cannot tell what you mean
@SternDrive6 ай бұрын
Watch the video again. Preload the stick, simply means, put pressure on the stick before you move it into neutral, and start to back off on the throttle. When the transmission loosens up you simply pull it out of gear, and into the next gear. At the end of the video I have a demo that hopefully will help you understand the concept. That's how you get a silky smooth shift, unlike your rough shifting friends.
@LassieFarm7 ай бұрын
Its a shame that car companies won't make manual transmission vehicles any more
@SternDrive7 ай бұрын
Don't blame the car companies. They manufacture what ever the public asks for. Right now the public is demanding four wheel drive gas guzzling SUVs and monster bloated pickup trucks to go to the grocery store. Nobody cares about fuel economy in our fat affluent society, and nobody wants to learn how to properly and effortlessly drive a manual transmission. I'm as frustrated as you are.
@LassieFarm7 ай бұрын
@@SternDrive my thoughts exactly! $100,000 pickup trucks that you need a step ladder to check the oil. So dangerous to pedestrians and normal sized cars 🚗
@jamesfrazier17314 ай бұрын
A lot of owners don't like to replace the clutch and pressure plate when it wears out after so many years! Expensive replacement know from experience.
@SternDrive7 ай бұрын
At about 12:40 I get loaded with Washout. And unloading. How high does this Tridem Box go?
@li0nheart058 ай бұрын
Very good video, I'm currently learning to drive in Ireland in a manual, here in Ireland automatic transmissions are uncommon. Have a good day 😎🇮🇪
@SternDrive8 ай бұрын
Here in affluent Canada everybody drives automatic 4 wheel drive SUVs. Our gas is relatively cheap, and nobody worries about fuel economy. Lots of people drive big 4 X 4 pickup trucks with monster V8 engines. They complain about the price of fuel, but keep on buying them. Nobody wants to drive manual trucks anymore, so the manufacturers stopped making them. I don't know what I'm going to do for my next car. I don't drive automatics, and I want a domestic locally built vehicle. I think I'm out of luck. Do I have to go to Japan for my next car? Let me know how your driver test goes. I'm always happy to help manual transmission folks. Best of luck.
@GINSHEARTMIXEDTV23409 ай бұрын
Keepsafe watching frm Philippines.
@SternDrive9 ай бұрын
Salamat !
@lindaagnew56379 ай бұрын
11 Year Olds First Drive. Lessons On A Manual Transmission
@moonbeamskies334611 ай бұрын
Stick shifts are becoming a lost art. Sadly. Is this a Chevy Camaro?
@SternDrive11 ай бұрын
Nope. I have never owned a car with an automatic. I despise them. I bought this car brand new because it was one of the last domestic cars with a manual six speed. Sadly the North American public is too lazy to drive a real car, and they have voted manuals out. I may have to buy a car from Japan next time. I am somewhat bitter about it.
@cam-vv4lc Жыл бұрын
That let off throttle and then flip splitter when downshifting saved me lol I forgot
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Don't forget! You want a silky smooth shift right?
@sethmichaelson6972 Жыл бұрын
Do you preload before you press the clutch pedal?
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Yup. But just for a split second. When you get good at it, your shifts will be smooth as silk.
@lvgroup6537 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Split shift gearbox.
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Sure is! These 13 Speed gearboxes are very standard here, and I think the best. An 18 speed is a step up, and I love them, but they are really only necessary in mountains, or hauling logs out of the bush etc. I do split low range sometimes just because I like the sound of a close ratio split. Music to my ears.
@12artvic Жыл бұрын
Apparently I am doing it correctly.
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
I'm on the road for up to twelve hours a day, and constantly see 5 ton box trucks with mirrors looking at their box. In many cases over half of the flat mirror, and half of the convex is looking at their truck. And then I see scratches and dents up and down the side of the truck. No surprise. These guys are poorly paid, and I guess get very little (or none!) training on how to eliminate blind spots. But it is not rocket science. Obviously if half of your mirror is looking at your truck, you just cheated yourself out of half of your field of view! Why would a person do that to themselves? It has always been a mystery to me. Very strange.
@boggy7665 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 (Gen 2 car, has the 'eco' transmission with the widely spaced lower rank). Once I got used to slow shifting and turbo lag, enjoy driving it. Prior car was a 2001 Sentra & that had a fairly short 5 speed. Was more fun to flog the Sentra but it's also lots of fun to relax & cruise the Cruze. The Cruze is a very stable & sedate interstate cruiser unlike the Sentra.... phenomenal fuel economy at 50-70 mph, goes much faster w/o complaint ... Didn't think I'd learn something from your video but I did. Need to be gentle pulling it out of gear while underway, didn't explicitly understand that. Knew about giving the synchro a moment to work so good there. Had a 1989 Accord and the 2001 Sentra from new, knew their 2nd owners that went well beyond 200k miles, never trans or clutch problems.
@boggy7665 Жыл бұрын
Hint to owners - Just like the engines or a.t.'s, these need periodic oil changes. The shift feel is much improved w/ good oil in them, not to mention extending the life.
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
I was glad to help. If you drive correctly, it is pleasurable, fun, and economical, and your car will last a long time.
@1atomicblond1 Жыл бұрын
You answered some of my questions on this vehicle that I was not sure of. Thank you Sir for your time and information. Much appreciated
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Glad to help. I love my Cruze! They are a great car, and are durable if you look after them. I have a next door neighbor who has the same car from the same year, and he has had no end of problems with it. He has a garage, but he parks it out in the snow, and when he starts it up in the morning he revs the crap out of it, and drives like a banshee. He says he bought a lemon, but I know what happened.
@jbone1383 Жыл бұрын
My 1st 2 vehicles were 5-speeds and I used to coast in neutral all the time in them😂 I never had any clutch or tranny problems with 'em thankfully but I don't keep my cars forever either so who knows maybe they crapped out on the next guy🤷
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Why would you do that? If you use engine compression to slow you down, your brakes will last longer. Coming off the highway on a hot day, it allows your engine to cool off better. People that keep clutching and coasting are not only making driving too complicated, but all that clutching in and out of gear just wears things out. Why do that to yourself? Most people that complicate their driving experience like this end out getting an automatic next time. Too bad, because millions of gallons of fuel are wasted with 4 wheel drive SUVs. And then they complain about the price of fuel. Very strange...
@jbone1383 Жыл бұрын
@@SternDrive I definitely would downshift slowing down from highway speeds, lol, but usually I would put it in neutral in coast from anything less than let's say 30mph... in the car very rarely would i downshift all the way to 1st if I was running up on a stop sign or red light, in my truck if I was pulling a trailer, yeah more often but only very briefly...I do this to avoid stalling out...we're talking about my 1st couple of vehicles here so there was DEFINITELY a learning curve & you were saying to let the engine slow all the way down to idle before putting it in neutral. Well, when I was a teenager, that just wasn't my cup of tea b/c I was either driving w/ the music blasting or paying attention to the road, sometimes even both😁 Very rarely was I just cruising w/ the windows down no music listening to what the vehicle was doing...It didn't take too many times of me downshifting all the way to 1st when coming to a complete stop & stalling out to realize that the biting point of the clutch was just barely above idle speed so I needed to put it in neutral BEFORE the rpm's dropped that low (idle speed)to avoid stalling out!!
@jay1185 Жыл бұрын
@@SternDrive I'd rather wear and replace my brakes more frequently than a clutch. Trust me, I just did mine (2012 Cruze LS 6MT)
@matthewthomas7648 Жыл бұрын
I drive an 06 mack with a Volvo engine and I hate it but to shift smoothly with that engine you have to be around 17 or 17.5 for a smooth shift
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Yes, I know what you're talking about. I've driven many Mack trucks, all the way back to the B Model Mack with the 5 X 3 double stick transmission. They're lots of fun, but ya' , give me a good Freightliner any-day. Right now I'm driving a Classic Freightliner with a Detroit and 13 speed. My only complaint on this truck is the blind spot on the right side. Sadly those fancy new mirrors are not fully adjustable, and Toyotas can hide on the right side. A right fender mirror would fix that real quick.
@edbo10 Жыл бұрын
i love how the camera quality makes it look like a 2006 video. don't ever get rid of that camera also at 7:38, another thing about coasting in neutral - modern engines have a fuel cutoff so when in gear and the throttle position sensor detects that the throttle plate is fully closed but the vehicle is still moving, no fuel is being delivered into the cylinders to prevent wasting fuel. if you coast in neutral, the engine has to use some fuel to keep it running since the wheels/momentum of the vehicle are no longer powering the engine instead.
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
That camera was a gift from Greyhound Bus lines for 40 years safe driving. And ya' it is a bit dated right now. Some people say that I should get a Go Pro, and others say that is a bad idea. I do driving very well, but cameras are not my expertise at all. Maybe I should just use a modern cell phone camera? And you're right, coasting in neutral is terrible driving technic. Every time I see that I cringe. My rule is simple. While slowing down, do not clutch, or pop it into neutral until the RPM is down to idle. Thanks for the feed back!
@MerlynAStern Жыл бұрын
Someday I'm going to be a safe driver like this guy.
@MerlynAStern Жыл бұрын
There is never any need to cut another vehicle off. "Sorry, I didn't see you!" excuse just doesn't cut it. Blind spots never need to happen today.
@MerlynAStern Жыл бұрын
There is never any reason to have blind spots. Sadly there is very little correct training on how to adjust mirrors. Mal -adjusted mirrors give tow truck guys, and body shops lots of business.
@MerlynAStern Жыл бұрын
If you have a motor home there is never any reason to cut off a little car. Blind spots happen when people don't know how to correctly adjust their mirrors.
@MerlynAStern Жыл бұрын
Wow! This young lady is coming along quite well.
@MerlynAStern Жыл бұрын
Looks like fun!
@Billa_The_Big_Blood Жыл бұрын
This video deserves 10 thumbs up
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Well, I am not a pro blogger, but I am a pretty good driver, and have won many awards over my 48 years as a long haul driver. I'm always happy to share safe driving tips with new guys, and some not so new guys. Nice to hear from you, and thanks for that!
@ZionistZooTube Жыл бұрын
HELLO NEW SUB HERE... I LEARNED ON A SHIFT 3 SPEED ON THE COLUMB... ITS BEST TO LEAR A SHIFT FOR YOUR FIRST CAR THEN U CAN DRIVE ANYTHING IN MY OPINION MERRY CHRISTMAS
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Nice to hear from you Michael. I drive a Peterbilt with an 18 speed. That's a few more than a three on the tree! A 3 speed transmission would never cut it with our heavy trucks these days. Say hi to Daisy Mae!
@ZionistZooTube Жыл бұрын
@@SternDrive BIG RESPONCIBILITY YOU HAVE. THANKS FOR THE REPLY.
@Zigizi986 Жыл бұрын
it would be more fun to watch if u had the gun in the holster
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Ha,ha! You like my holster do you. Back when I started in 1974, most of our trucks did not have A/C. Heck we didn't have power steering on my brand new Kenworth, nore did we have air ride! Those cabover trucks used to get pretty hot, so all the guys would wear T Shirts to stay cool. The T Shirts did not have pockets to put our pens in, and we had to do paper logs. So all the guys would wear holsters for their pens. I'll put a gun in my holster in the next video. Stay tuned!
@michals547 Жыл бұрын
She is great!
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
I know eh! In less than one year she will get her beginners permit. That should be lots of fun!
@michals547 Жыл бұрын
@@SternDrive Just give her a car with a manual transmission so she can learn to drive well.
@jeri.studio Жыл бұрын
For further study: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnmrzLKBo7awnMo.html
@mr.nobody68 Жыл бұрын
My 2015 shifts like a dream. And I only ever have 2 problems: 1 I can't feel the clutch with my work boots. Need to side foot it or wear shoes 2 If I don't pay attention, I'll drag my left heel on the floor which creates an 8/10 shift. If I wear street shoes and keep my heel up, everybody compliments my super smooth shifting. These cars are super easy and smooth to shift. You have to be brain damaged to shift it badly. Remember kids: It's an economical commuter, not a race car. Don't be power shifting or speed shifting or any of that other stupid shit And it's not a dump truck. Don't be double clutching or floating. One shift requires one fluid motion with the clutch, throttle, and shifter. Drive it like an old lady, and the transmission and clutch will last a hell of a lot longer When you first get into any stick shift, even if you're an old pro, you gotta get the feel. Just think smooth and you'll get the feel for it super quick and then you won't even have to think about it. It's just natural. You won't need to watch your RPM, and you can have the stereo blasting. You'll just know by instinct. Great video, sir
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Nice to hear from you, and you're right, it's not hard to shift smoothly.
@veggiepowered Жыл бұрын
i;am your newest subscriber great videos i won a 2011 chevy 6 speed manual cruze 2750.00 runs and drives rustfree florida car 3 owners i did car fax most of the maintance was done at the chevy dealership, i got a great deal
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Drive it like I showed , and it will serve you well. Let me know how it goes.
@Kokymz8688 Жыл бұрын
Does she drive barefoot?
@whiterabbit8719 Жыл бұрын
Thanks pops good help
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Always glad to help!
@antador8200 Жыл бұрын
Doug what rpm are you shifting your Cruze at with no A/C on?
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
I normally shift at about 2,000 RPM. If I'm in a big hurry I might run it up to 3,000, but that just wastes gas and wears your engine out sooner. I don't think I have ever run it past 4,000. However if you have a turbo you will get your power up there, but you pay a price for that power. Your local engine shop will love you.
@christophercolumbus8944 Жыл бұрын
being a truck driver shouldn't you be double clutch ing ??
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
I drive truck, and rarely use the clutch to shift gears up or down. However to shift a car transmission you should always clutch to shift. Cars have syncro gears and do not need to be double clutched. When it is cold I will often double clutch into 2nd gear, and sometimes 3rd, just to help get a smooth shift. Hope this helps.
@MerlynAStern Жыл бұрын
@@SternDrive So I take it you double clutch cold transmissions because you just like smooth shifts. Sounds like fun!
@truckingwithfauz7089 Жыл бұрын
Is it okay to downshift without splitting gears
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
I sometimes only need a half a gear downshift, so I will split. But if you have low RPM already you can drop a whole gear. Sometimes I will drop from 12th to 9th. To do that your RPM needs to be below 1,000 RPM. Let me know how it goes.
@truckingwithfauz7089 Жыл бұрын
@@SternDrive thanks bro..I sometimes get 10 speed at work getting better n better
@asgpu414 Жыл бұрын
This is how I was trained in CDL school on 10 spds. I now do the same in my 5 spd Saab.
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Yes of course. It's the only way to start up a hill. The obsession with emergency brakes (in Europe) to start up a hill is silly. Emergency brakes are for emergencies, and maybe parking. Actually I don't even use them for parking unless I'm parked on a steep hill. Put it in any low gear, and your car will not move. Nice to hear from you!
@asgpu414 Жыл бұрын
@@SternDrive Thanks! Also, how is your cruze holding up? Long term reliability? The rust is eating my saab alive so I'm looking at a potential replacement in the next year or so.
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
@@asgpu414 If you drive any North American car properly they will last a long time. I don't know anything about your Swedish car though. My Cruze has had no issues at all except last winter the "check engine" light came on three times when it was -35 in the middle of winter. I took it to the shop and they said to ignore the light. The scope said it was a timing issue, but they tested the timing and it was OK. All this summer the light did not come on again. It's 8 years old and I'm expecting the clutch to give up soon, but so far it's still good. I'm glad I chose the 1.8 engine but I just wish that the transmission was not geared down so low. It runs at 3,000 RPM on the highway. That is the only thing I don't like about it. The Eco Cruse 5th gear is identical to my 6th gear. The engineer who designed my transmission must have been on crack. Other than that I am pleased with it, and plan on keeping it for another 8 years hopefully.
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Correct mirror adjustment is at the end of the video. There is no need for blind spots!
@mikepierce1724 Жыл бұрын
Full throttle lmao that's why I get better fuel milage what 1600 split unless hard pull .that ain't down shift wow you will have so many people confused we call down 10 to 9 is down . You are up shifting omg dumb so many of you run around thinking your God
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
You misunderstood. The downshift is in the auxiliary splitter. To do an upshift you downshift the splitter. That is called a split shift. Are you new at this? Sorry to confuse you. I'm trying to keep things simple for new drivers. When floating you will pull it out of gear at about half throttle, but you will start your shift at full throttle and back off to make the shift. They teach that in driving school so that students don't get the splitter to prematurely shift before they move the stick. Standard procedure. If you watched the video, you'll note that I shift at 1,500 RPM. The only time I teach my students to run it up to 16 or 1,700 is if they're pulling a heavy load up hill. Nobody is God, but 48 years of long haul, teaches you a few things. Drive safe!
@mikepierce1724 Жыл бұрын
Lmao your pay load ain't 80 unless you outlaw like me or got bunch axles
@MerlynAStern Жыл бұрын
No, he got a special permit in North Dakota to carry that load. Normally not that much. Although last summer and winter he was running Super B flat decks and hauling steel, so it was away more than 80. A couple of summers ago his rear load gauge malfunctioned and he was away over on the trailer. He was stopped for a routine check. They got him on an air leak and made him fix it right away. They forgot to get out the portable scales. He dodged a bullet!
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
I try not to "outlaw" but sometimes stuff happens. The most I've had to pay at the scales was $1,400 , and that was not my fault. My boss loaded my end dump. I told him that it looked away over on the trailer. He said the scales were closed. They were not. Truckers nightmare.
@MerlynAStern2 жыл бұрын
The very fact that this has to be explained tells me that many car design engineers have no idea what is best practices and design for car mirrors.
@MerlynAStern2 жыл бұрын
I never read and drive!
@MerlynAStern2 жыл бұрын
Does anybody do double clutching these days?
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
Nope. Only the new guys fresh out of driving school.
@MerlynAStern2 жыл бұрын
Love John's hat!
@MerlynAStern2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever seen a front wheel drive car pull a boat out of the water on a paved boat ramp? Trust me, it does not work. All they do is spin. All boats are pulled out of the water with rear drive vehicles. I once saw a front drive car try to pull his boat out of the water. He burnt a lot of rubber, and went nowhere. He got two buddies to sit on his hood, and finally got the boat out of the water. Everybody loves their front drive cars, but nobody knows why. Has anyone noticed that ALL high speed racing cars have rear drive? There's a real good reason for that.
@connor32887 ай бұрын
We love fwd cars because they are cheaper to buy and maintain, better mpg, more drive axle traction in wintertime. The only rwd cars left are mostly luxury or performance cars.
@MerlynAStern2 жыл бұрын
Nice truck, but that Jake Brake is a bit loud! Loading your truck with the Back Hoe was interesting. And that box sure lifts high!
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thats interesting because my 2012 i have to force it or push it alot to go into 1st or second
If you rev match it will go in with one finger. In winter when everything is cold, I usually double clutch it down to 1st. You should NEVER have to force a transmission. My transmission will last the life of the car. If you are forcing yours, I'm not sure how long it will last.
@@SternDrive thank you for the response, after a inspection, the clutch isnt fully disengaging, while at a stand stop,putting it in first is difficult because the clutch isn’t fully disengaging the engine from the transmission, right now it’s a suspected pressure plate or the clutch is going out
Thanks for the tips
I'm always happy to help people become safe drivers. Blind spots are totally un-necessary. Drive safe!
@@SternDrive thansk a lot. Didn’t know blind spots could be eliminated
Well. that was a waist of time
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So let me guess. You adjust your mirrors to look at planes, birds, and sky? If you adjust your mirrors to see your car, ask yourself why you do that to yourself. News flash. You want to maximize you field of view. Looking at your own car will not help you.
@@SternDrive Well. That was a waist of time
@@philconwayinstruments I tried to help you. If you crash because you had an un-necessary blind spot, you have nobody to blame but yourself.
Yenno, Im glad Im not the only one who thought this was a necessary parody. Even more hilarious that I live in winnipeg as Im crying watching the snow fall with this in my head
great video! I have a 2012 Cruze with a 6 speed.It shifts SO smooth and well.GM shifters have come a LONG way since,say,the 80's. One thing I will have to say is that pretty much all vehicles on the road now are automatic.And when you have a manual,people have to realize you need SPACE.They dont realize that the car will slow down between shifts,and they are right on your ass.And most suv's now have better 0-60 times that our little Cruze's. Just needed to vent about that.Its become a real problem..........................along with the insane bright headlights anymore.
Yup, you are right. These manual Cruze cars don't really slow down between shifts, but that huge 900 RPM split in between 1st and 2nd gear requires a bit of a pause. Automatics with torque converters don't pause in between shifts, so they get pretty upset when we pull away from intersections. I've had little old ladies give me the finger as they fly bye me on the right, and then get slowed down by pokey traffic in their escape lane. When I pass them down the road they say bad words. So funny. However, many people don't wait for that slow shift, and just jamb it. They don't understand why 2 gear gets torn out. A close ratio transmission would be very wise, but most transmission designers drive automatics, so they have no clue.
Good stuff.Sometimes I want to put a sticker on my bumper that says "This is a stick shift car,give me space!"Probably alot of people wouldnt even know what that means. But yea,I wouldnt ever want an automatic.SO glad GM still had the 6 speed in 2012. 6speeds! Its so fun to drive. @@SternDrive
I have a 2014 Cruze Eco with the very widely spaced lower gearing, and I’ve always found 1-2 a little awkward
It is a huge jump. These so called progressive transmissions are an error in judgement on the part of the design engineers. Huge jumps in lower gears, and tiny jumps from 5th to 6th. It's insanity. But you have to realize that the guys that design these transmissions are NOT driving enthusiasts. Their daily driver is an automatic SUV, so they have no clue what a well designed manual should perform like. People are tearing their second gear out because they refuse to wait for it. And they shouldn't have to wait for it if it was a close ratio transmission! If you wait for that RPM to drop 900 RPM it will shift smoothly, but I agree, it takes too darn long. Bottom line: My transmission will last the life of the car, because I just wait for the RPM to drop 900. Most people will not, so the shop makes money. Too bad! How's it shifting now? I will say one thing about your Eco transmission. My 6th gear is identical to your 5th gear. That's why your fuel economy might be better than mine. Can I have your transmission? I'm running at 3,000 RPM on the highway. There is no way this engine needs to run at such a screaming high RPM on the highway. I'd like to have a word with some of these transmission designers. They are really clued out.
@@SternDrive very well said! I’ve been very easy on mine, shifting it the same way you do and I’ve got pretty high miles at this point - still shifts just like it did when I bought it. I never knew that there was that much of a difference in the gearing compared to the non-Eco. I run about 2100-2200 RPM on the highway.
Yes, 2200 RPM on the highway is perfect. You have a better top gear. I envy you. My car is great in the city because it is very geared down. I actually drive up steep bridges in 6th gear. That should not be possible. I get good fuel economy, but it would be much better if I had the Eco transmission. GM screwed up on my transmission, but it will be fine because most of my miles are in the city. On the highway I clean out the carbon. @@matthewjensen9550
Ok I hear preload but cannot tell what you mean
Watch the video again. Preload the stick, simply means, put pressure on the stick before you move it into neutral, and start to back off on the throttle. When the transmission loosens up you simply pull it out of gear, and into the next gear. At the end of the video I have a demo that hopefully will help you understand the concept. That's how you get a silky smooth shift, unlike your rough shifting friends.
Its a shame that car companies won't make manual transmission vehicles any more
Don't blame the car companies. They manufacture what ever the public asks for. Right now the public is demanding four wheel drive gas guzzling SUVs and monster bloated pickup trucks to go to the grocery store. Nobody cares about fuel economy in our fat affluent society, and nobody wants to learn how to properly and effortlessly drive a manual transmission. I'm as frustrated as you are.
@@SternDrive my thoughts exactly! $100,000 pickup trucks that you need a step ladder to check the oil. So dangerous to pedestrians and normal sized cars 🚗
A lot of owners don't like to replace the clutch and pressure plate when it wears out after so many years! Expensive replacement know from experience.
At about 12:40 I get loaded with Washout. And unloading. How high does this Tridem Box go?
Very good video, I'm currently learning to drive in Ireland in a manual, here in Ireland automatic transmissions are uncommon. Have a good day 😎🇮🇪
Here in affluent Canada everybody drives automatic 4 wheel drive SUVs. Our gas is relatively cheap, and nobody worries about fuel economy. Lots of people drive big 4 X 4 pickup trucks with monster V8 engines. They complain about the price of fuel, but keep on buying them. Nobody wants to drive manual trucks anymore, so the manufacturers stopped making them. I don't know what I'm going to do for my next car. I don't drive automatics, and I want a domestic locally built vehicle. I think I'm out of luck. Do I have to go to Japan for my next car? Let me know how your driver test goes. I'm always happy to help manual transmission folks. Best of luck.
Keepsafe watching frm Philippines.
Salamat !
11 Year Olds First Drive. Lessons On A Manual Transmission
Stick shifts are becoming a lost art. Sadly. Is this a Chevy Camaro?
Nope. I have never owned a car with an automatic. I despise them. I bought this car brand new because it was one of the last domestic cars with a manual six speed. Sadly the North American public is too lazy to drive a real car, and they have voted manuals out. I may have to buy a car from Japan next time. I am somewhat bitter about it.
That let off throttle and then flip splitter when downshifting saved me lol I forgot
Don't forget! You want a silky smooth shift right?
Do you preload before you press the clutch pedal?
Yup. But just for a split second. When you get good at it, your shifts will be smooth as silk.
Awesome! Split shift gearbox.
Sure is! These 13 Speed gearboxes are very standard here, and I think the best. An 18 speed is a step up, and I love them, but they are really only necessary in mountains, or hauling logs out of the bush etc. I do split low range sometimes just because I like the sound of a close ratio split. Music to my ears.
Apparently I am doing it correctly.
I'm on the road for up to twelve hours a day, and constantly see 5 ton box trucks with mirrors looking at their box. In many cases over half of the flat mirror, and half of the convex is looking at their truck. And then I see scratches and dents up and down the side of the truck. No surprise. These guys are poorly paid, and I guess get very little (or none!) training on how to eliminate blind spots. But it is not rocket science. Obviously if half of your mirror is looking at your truck, you just cheated yourself out of half of your field of view! Why would a person do that to themselves? It has always been a mystery to me. Very strange.
I have a 2017 (Gen 2 car, has the 'eco' transmission with the widely spaced lower rank). Once I got used to slow shifting and turbo lag, enjoy driving it. Prior car was a 2001 Sentra & that had a fairly short 5 speed. Was more fun to flog the Sentra but it's also lots of fun to relax & cruise the Cruze. The Cruze is a very stable & sedate interstate cruiser unlike the Sentra.... phenomenal fuel economy at 50-70 mph, goes much faster w/o complaint ... Didn't think I'd learn something from your video but I did. Need to be gentle pulling it out of gear while underway, didn't explicitly understand that. Knew about giving the synchro a moment to work so good there. Had a 1989 Accord and the 2001 Sentra from new, knew their 2nd owners that went well beyond 200k miles, never trans or clutch problems.
Hint to owners - Just like the engines or a.t.'s, these need periodic oil changes. The shift feel is much improved w/ good oil in them, not to mention extending the life.
I was glad to help. If you drive correctly, it is pleasurable, fun, and economical, and your car will last a long time.
You answered some of my questions on this vehicle that I was not sure of. Thank you Sir for your time and information. Much appreciated
Glad to help. I love my Cruze! They are a great car, and are durable if you look after them. I have a next door neighbor who has the same car from the same year, and he has had no end of problems with it. He has a garage, but he parks it out in the snow, and when he starts it up in the morning he revs the crap out of it, and drives like a banshee. He says he bought a lemon, but I know what happened.
My 1st 2 vehicles were 5-speeds and I used to coast in neutral all the time in them😂 I never had any clutch or tranny problems with 'em thankfully but I don't keep my cars forever either so who knows maybe they crapped out on the next guy🤷
Why would you do that? If you use engine compression to slow you down, your brakes will last longer. Coming off the highway on a hot day, it allows your engine to cool off better. People that keep clutching and coasting are not only making driving too complicated, but all that clutching in and out of gear just wears things out. Why do that to yourself? Most people that complicate their driving experience like this end out getting an automatic next time. Too bad, because millions of gallons of fuel are wasted with 4 wheel drive SUVs. And then they complain about the price of fuel. Very strange...
@@SternDrive I definitely would downshift slowing down from highway speeds, lol, but usually I would put it in neutral in coast from anything less than let's say 30mph... in the car very rarely would i downshift all the way to 1st if I was running up on a stop sign or red light, in my truck if I was pulling a trailer, yeah more often but only very briefly...I do this to avoid stalling out...we're talking about my 1st couple of vehicles here so there was DEFINITELY a learning curve & you were saying to let the engine slow all the way down to idle before putting it in neutral. Well, when I was a teenager, that just wasn't my cup of tea b/c I was either driving w/ the music blasting or paying attention to the road, sometimes even both😁 Very rarely was I just cruising w/ the windows down no music listening to what the vehicle was doing...It didn't take too many times of me downshifting all the way to 1st when coming to a complete stop & stalling out to realize that the biting point of the clutch was just barely above idle speed so I needed to put it in neutral BEFORE the rpm's dropped that low (idle speed)to avoid stalling out!!
@@SternDrive I'd rather wear and replace my brakes more frequently than a clutch. Trust me, I just did mine (2012 Cruze LS 6MT)
I drive an 06 mack with a Volvo engine and I hate it but to shift smoothly with that engine you have to be around 17 or 17.5 for a smooth shift
Yes, I know what you're talking about. I've driven many Mack trucks, all the way back to the B Model Mack with the 5 X 3 double stick transmission. They're lots of fun, but ya' , give me a good Freightliner any-day. Right now I'm driving a Classic Freightliner with a Detroit and 13 speed. My only complaint on this truck is the blind spot on the right side. Sadly those fancy new mirrors are not fully adjustable, and Toyotas can hide on the right side. A right fender mirror would fix that real quick.
i love how the camera quality makes it look like a 2006 video. don't ever get rid of that camera also at 7:38, another thing about coasting in neutral - modern engines have a fuel cutoff so when in gear and the throttle position sensor detects that the throttle plate is fully closed but the vehicle is still moving, no fuel is being delivered into the cylinders to prevent wasting fuel. if you coast in neutral, the engine has to use some fuel to keep it running since the wheels/momentum of the vehicle are no longer powering the engine instead.
That camera was a gift from Greyhound Bus lines for 40 years safe driving. And ya' it is a bit dated right now. Some people say that I should get a Go Pro, and others say that is a bad idea. I do driving very well, but cameras are not my expertise at all. Maybe I should just use a modern cell phone camera? And you're right, coasting in neutral is terrible driving technic. Every time I see that I cringe. My rule is simple. While slowing down, do not clutch, or pop it into neutral until the RPM is down to idle. Thanks for the feed back!
Someday I'm going to be a safe driver like this guy.
There is never any need to cut another vehicle off. "Sorry, I didn't see you!" excuse just doesn't cut it. Blind spots never need to happen today.
There is never any reason to have blind spots. Sadly there is very little correct training on how to adjust mirrors. Mal -adjusted mirrors give tow truck guys, and body shops lots of business.
If you have a motor home there is never any reason to cut off a little car. Blind spots happen when people don't know how to correctly adjust their mirrors.
Wow! This young lady is coming along quite well.
Looks like fun!
This video deserves 10 thumbs up
Well, I am not a pro blogger, but I am a pretty good driver, and have won many awards over my 48 years as a long haul driver. I'm always happy to share safe driving tips with new guys, and some not so new guys. Nice to hear from you, and thanks for that!
HELLO NEW SUB HERE... I LEARNED ON A SHIFT 3 SPEED ON THE COLUMB... ITS BEST TO LEAR A SHIFT FOR YOUR FIRST CAR THEN U CAN DRIVE ANYTHING IN MY OPINION MERRY CHRISTMAS
Nice to hear from you Michael. I drive a Peterbilt with an 18 speed. That's a few more than a three on the tree! A 3 speed transmission would never cut it with our heavy trucks these days. Say hi to Daisy Mae!
@@SternDrive BIG RESPONCIBILITY YOU HAVE. THANKS FOR THE REPLY.
it would be more fun to watch if u had the gun in the holster
Ha,ha! You like my holster do you. Back when I started in 1974, most of our trucks did not have A/C. Heck we didn't have power steering on my brand new Kenworth, nore did we have air ride! Those cabover trucks used to get pretty hot, so all the guys would wear T Shirts to stay cool. The T Shirts did not have pockets to put our pens in, and we had to do paper logs. So all the guys would wear holsters for their pens. I'll put a gun in my holster in the next video. Stay tuned!
She is great!
I know eh! In less than one year she will get her beginners permit. That should be lots of fun!
@@SternDrive Just give her a car with a manual transmission so she can learn to drive well.
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My 2015 shifts like a dream. And I only ever have 2 problems: 1 I can't feel the clutch with my work boots. Need to side foot it or wear shoes 2 If I don't pay attention, I'll drag my left heel on the floor which creates an 8/10 shift. If I wear street shoes and keep my heel up, everybody compliments my super smooth shifting. These cars are super easy and smooth to shift. You have to be brain damaged to shift it badly. Remember kids: It's an economical commuter, not a race car. Don't be power shifting or speed shifting or any of that other stupid shit And it's not a dump truck. Don't be double clutching or floating. One shift requires one fluid motion with the clutch, throttle, and shifter. Drive it like an old lady, and the transmission and clutch will last a hell of a lot longer When you first get into any stick shift, even if you're an old pro, you gotta get the feel. Just think smooth and you'll get the feel for it super quick and then you won't even have to think about it. It's just natural. You won't need to watch your RPM, and you can have the stereo blasting. You'll just know by instinct. Great video, sir
Thanks. Nice to hear from you, and you're right, it's not hard to shift smoothly.
i;am your newest subscriber great videos i won a 2011 chevy 6 speed manual cruze 2750.00 runs and drives rustfree florida car 3 owners i did car fax most of the maintance was done at the chevy dealership, i got a great deal
Drive it like I showed , and it will serve you well. Let me know how it goes.
Does she drive barefoot?
Thanks pops good help
Always glad to help!
Doug what rpm are you shifting your Cruze at with no A/C on?
I normally shift at about 2,000 RPM. If I'm in a big hurry I might run it up to 3,000, but that just wastes gas and wears your engine out sooner. I don't think I have ever run it past 4,000. However if you have a turbo you will get your power up there, but you pay a price for that power. Your local engine shop will love you.
being a truck driver shouldn't you be double clutch ing ??
I drive truck, and rarely use the clutch to shift gears up or down. However to shift a car transmission you should always clutch to shift. Cars have syncro gears and do not need to be double clutched. When it is cold I will often double clutch into 2nd gear, and sometimes 3rd, just to help get a smooth shift. Hope this helps.
@@SternDrive So I take it you double clutch cold transmissions because you just like smooth shifts. Sounds like fun!
Is it okay to downshift without splitting gears
I sometimes only need a half a gear downshift, so I will split. But if you have low RPM already you can drop a whole gear. Sometimes I will drop from 12th to 9th. To do that your RPM needs to be below 1,000 RPM. Let me know how it goes.
@@SternDrive thanks bro..I sometimes get 10 speed at work getting better n better
This is how I was trained in CDL school on 10 spds. I now do the same in my 5 spd Saab.
Yes of course. It's the only way to start up a hill. The obsession with emergency brakes (in Europe) to start up a hill is silly. Emergency brakes are for emergencies, and maybe parking. Actually I don't even use them for parking unless I'm parked on a steep hill. Put it in any low gear, and your car will not move. Nice to hear from you!
@@SternDrive Thanks! Also, how is your cruze holding up? Long term reliability? The rust is eating my saab alive so I'm looking at a potential replacement in the next year or so.
@@asgpu414 If you drive any North American car properly they will last a long time. I don't know anything about your Swedish car though. My Cruze has had no issues at all except last winter the "check engine" light came on three times when it was -35 in the middle of winter. I took it to the shop and they said to ignore the light. The scope said it was a timing issue, but they tested the timing and it was OK. All this summer the light did not come on again. It's 8 years old and I'm expecting the clutch to give up soon, but so far it's still good. I'm glad I chose the 1.8 engine but I just wish that the transmission was not geared down so low. It runs at 3,000 RPM on the highway. That is the only thing I don't like about it. The Eco Cruse 5th gear is identical to my 6th gear. The engineer who designed my transmission must have been on crack. Other than that I am pleased with it, and plan on keeping it for another 8 years hopefully.
Correct mirror adjustment is at the end of the video. There is no need for blind spots!
Full throttle lmao that's why I get better fuel milage what 1600 split unless hard pull .that ain't down shift wow you will have so many people confused we call down 10 to 9 is down . You are up shifting omg dumb so many of you run around thinking your God
You misunderstood. The downshift is in the auxiliary splitter. To do an upshift you downshift the splitter. That is called a split shift. Are you new at this? Sorry to confuse you. I'm trying to keep things simple for new drivers. When floating you will pull it out of gear at about half throttle, but you will start your shift at full throttle and back off to make the shift. They teach that in driving school so that students don't get the splitter to prematurely shift before they move the stick. Standard procedure. If you watched the video, you'll note that I shift at 1,500 RPM. The only time I teach my students to run it up to 16 or 1,700 is if they're pulling a heavy load up hill. Nobody is God, but 48 years of long haul, teaches you a few things. Drive safe!
Lmao your pay load ain't 80 unless you outlaw like me or got bunch axles
No, he got a special permit in North Dakota to carry that load. Normally not that much. Although last summer and winter he was running Super B flat decks and hauling steel, so it was away more than 80. A couple of summers ago his rear load gauge malfunctioned and he was away over on the trailer. He was stopped for a routine check. They got him on an air leak and made him fix it right away. They forgot to get out the portable scales. He dodged a bullet!
I try not to "outlaw" but sometimes stuff happens. The most I've had to pay at the scales was $1,400 , and that was not my fault. My boss loaded my end dump. I told him that it looked away over on the trailer. He said the scales were closed. They were not. Truckers nightmare.
The very fact that this has to be explained tells me that many car design engineers have no idea what is best practices and design for car mirrors.
I never read and drive!
Does anybody do double clutching these days?
Nope. Only the new guys fresh out of driving school.
Love John's hat!
Have you ever seen a front wheel drive car pull a boat out of the water on a paved boat ramp? Trust me, it does not work. All they do is spin. All boats are pulled out of the water with rear drive vehicles. I once saw a front drive car try to pull his boat out of the water. He burnt a lot of rubber, and went nowhere. He got two buddies to sit on his hood, and finally got the boat out of the water. Everybody loves their front drive cars, but nobody knows why. Has anyone noticed that ALL high speed racing cars have rear drive? There's a real good reason for that.
We love fwd cars because they are cheaper to buy and maintain, better mpg, more drive axle traction in wintertime. The only rwd cars left are mostly luxury or performance cars.
Nice truck, but that Jake Brake is a bit loud! Loading your truck with the Back Hoe was interesting. And that box sure lifts high!