Aside from being fun to drive, manual transmissions do come with benefits over their automatic counterparts. RB Auto Service works on both transmission types, and we can maintain and repair your manual transmission when you need it. We can also replace it if the damage is bad. If you’ve been driving an automatic for awhile and wonder if you should switch to manual, or if you constantly defend your manual transmission to your buddies, here are four benefits of this transmission type.
Manual Transmission Are Easier to Repair
A manual transmission does not have as many working parts as an automatic transmission does and this makes our job easier when you bring your vehicle in for transmission repair. An automatic transmission does the shifting for you, so there are additional parts in the system to make up for what you don’t do. When you drive a stick, you depress the clutch and shift the gears. An automatic does this for you.
Slower Lubrication Breakdown
An automatic transmission uses special fluid to lubricate the parts and keep them cool. This fluid is durable but it breaks down easier than gear or motor oil. A manual transmission uses gear or motor oil to lubricate the moving parts, which means the lubrication will last longer and you’ll avoid future headaches until much later in the driving game. Gear and motor oil retain viscosity much longer.
You’re in Control
Most drivers feel more in control when they drive a stick. You control when the vehicle shifts upward or downward. You can control the speed of the vehicle with the gear shifts. You can even slow the vehicle down and save brake pad material with gear shifts. You can also mess up your manual transmission if you abuse it, so learn how to control it properly before you use it to your advantage.
Cost Savings
Finally, there’s a reason why nearly everyone’s first car is a stick shift. Manual transmissions tend to lower the MSRP on automobiles. Who knows why? Perhaps it’s because they aren’t as popular as automatic transmission or maybe it’s because they aren’t as complex to manufacture. No matter the reasons, you’ll likely spend less to buy a car with a manual transmission than you will for an automatic.
Located in Pinellas Park, FL, RB Auto Service is your one-stop-shop for Corvette & Cadillac transmission service and repair.