Tranny: Addict

Don't floor the throttle at low RPMs in a high gear. Downshift to a gear that puts the engine in its comfortable operating range. 3. Maintain the Connection

Manual transmissions are durable, but bad habits can lead to expensive repairs: tranny addict

Widely considered to have the best factory shifters in the world. Don't floor the throttle at low RPMs in a high gear

Even slight pressure can cause the shift forks to rub against the rotating synchros, leading to premature wear. Moving from 3rd to 5th is perfectly fine

Even without braking, matching your RPMs to the lower gear during a downshift saves your clutch from unnecessary wear and prevents the car from "jerking."

When merging onto a highway or cruising, don't feel obligated to hit every gear. Moving from 3rd to 5th is perfectly fine if the engine isn't lugging. 2. Protect Your Hardware