How to shift an 18 speed transmission

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  • @krinklekuts8394
    @krinklekuts8394 Před 5 lety +14742

    So here I am, 3 am, learning how to shift an 18 speed transmission. Nothing abnormal here

    • @MrBluoct
      @MrBluoct Před 5 lety +107

      Krinkle Kuts 2:55 am for me🤙
      Now need to bolt this up to my .... camry🤔

    • @gkindustrialmachine1
      @gkindustrialmachine1 Před 5 lety +68

      330 am for me .........can't sleep, so I thought why not learn about shifting a big rig.

    • @Like2Truck
      @Like2Truck Před 5 lety +15

      9pm here lol so board

    • @shubham6288
      @shubham6288 Před 5 lety +13

      3:20 was wondering the same thing XD

    • @felixfelix9084
      @felixfelix9084 Před 5 lety +21

      2:50 here, i really need to know how to shift a 18shifter, i dont have a driver lisence tho...

  • @m.r.9127
    @m.r.9127 Před 3 lety +4298

    What I’ve learned from this video:
    18-speed is the same as a 9-speed, just doubled.

    • @RABIDJOCK
      @RABIDJOCK Před 3 lety +132

      And they don't use them most of the time.

    • @edwardboscaino438
      @edwardboscaino438 Před 3 lety +63

      For the truckers that aced math in third grade.

    • @darrinkulyk9560
      @darrinkulyk9560 Před 3 lety +30

      I Use All The Gears ..... Just At Different Times .... lol Thats Why They Are There lol lol lol I HAVE Seen Lots Of LAZY Drivers ..... SERIOUSLY

    • @RABIDJOCK
      @RABIDJOCK Před 3 lety +4

      @Ryan Couchman I don't know it you fucking muppet !! That's the point. I learned it from the video. He says in it that he only uses half of them most of the time. Take it up with him you stupid frucking tucker 😆

    • @RABIDJOCK
      @RABIDJOCK Před 3 lety +6

      @Ryan Couchman Well your arguments with Mr Sasnak since I drive a 17 year old Hyundai Getz,and I'm not all that good at that( I hit things a lot, kerbs,posts and the odd pedestrian).

  • @beckettschefold501
    @beckettschefold501 Před rokem +1909

    I am not a trucker. I don't plan on being a trucker, but as a car enthusiast, I am facinated by this.

  • @LuGer212
    @LuGer212 Před 11 měsíci +180

    the passion and patience to explain - this man is a treasure!

  • @SROWilkerson
    @SROWilkerson Před 4 lety +6774

    This dude looks like America as a person

    • @jerryyeaaah15
      @jerryyeaaah15 Před 4 lety +36

      hhhhh lmao

    • @maverickcuellar7737
      @maverickcuellar7737 Před 4 lety +75

      Could you be more specific about America, cuz could be Brazil, Argentina or Mexico as well

    • @SROWilkerson
      @SROWilkerson Před 4 lety +33

      Magistar M i wanted to tell him but i decided i shouldnt waste my time

    • @ItzDrPlow
      @ItzDrPlow Před 4 lety +11

      @@SROWilkerson ron!!! i finally found you iam you long lost twin ron!!

    • @maverickcuellar7737
      @maverickcuellar7737 Před 4 lety +20

      @Magistar M many of you are so conceited that you think you are the only americans on this continent, you are the laughing stock of the rest of America.
      forget to mention the native americans of each country of north, central and south america, they are true americans, they deserve all my respect.

  • @tedmorgan5958
    @tedmorgan5958 Před 3 lety +2613

    This guys still liking comments 2 years later. What a legend

    • @TheBanjoShowOfficial
      @TheBanjoShowOfficial Před 3 lety +5

      dude you seriously think he likes every single comment individually? thats a whole new level of naivety

    • @tedmorgan5958
      @tedmorgan5958 Před 3 lety +44

      @@TheBanjoShowOfficial Fuck off with your negativity

    • @TheBanjoShowOfficial
      @TheBanjoShowOfficial Před 3 lety +1

      @@tedmorgan5958 Fuck off, I'm not a retard that lives off "good vibes", I'm stating the truth.

    • @pablotafur539
      @pablotafur539 Před 3 lety +9

      @@TheBanjoShowOfficial I mean it’s not hard to like comments just swipe and tap. He’s got close to 600 videos now and still posts so why tf would he not keep the interaction on his most viral video going ? Imagine the down time his wife has riding with him, could be her too¿ anyways happy new year

    • @pablotafur539
      @pablotafur539 Před 3 lety +2

      @@---xd4wm ur right, didn’t even think about that but makes sense

  • @shovelheezy
    @shovelheezy Před rokem +328

    An 18 speed is also very handy when pulling a smooth bore tanker. The short shifting helps mitigate the surge that comes with a partially loaded tank.

    • @perrybabin8427
      @perrybabin8427 Před rokem +13

      I'm surprised to hear that you could haul a partially filled tank. Even with relatively small tanks in a pickup bed, the sloshing of the liquid makes it more difficult to drive.

    • @covidBS4populationReduction
      @covidBS4populationReduction Před 9 měsíci

      9-13 is all u need, u just cant feel the liquid i assume , The only problem with 10 speed i got is . long UP Mountain ...Thats where u need to split 10 speed thats ALL !!!! if you dont pull 60k pounds---u dont need it

    • @blazeking8025
      @blazeking8025 Před 4 měsíci +1

      That's good to know I'm going for my tankers and doubles just past my test to get my permit

    • @angelv8815
      @angelv8815 Před 4 měsíci

      thanks for the advice. new CDL holder here. appreciate it

  • @revokdaryl1
    @revokdaryl1 Před 2 lety +669

    He makes this look easy, but something tells me it take YEARS to perfect this technique. Awesome video. Makes me wish my little Saturn was a 5 spd manual instead of the slushbox it has!

    • @anthonyaubuchon765
      @anthonyaubuchon765 Před 2 lety +53

      Learning how to float through the gears as he did is actually pretty easy. It's a rhythm and you can pick it up pretty quickly. It's the downshifting that is harder to master. These transmission's are not synchronized. So you you can't push in the clutch and just drop it in a lower gear. So typically you only split 18th back to 17th and then you drop a full gear at a time. So you bring engin down to about a 1000 RPM's it's 450 RPM's between gears so when you come out of gear to down shift you have to rev the engine up to about 1450 RPM'S before it will go in gear. Your RPM'S have to match the speed for that gear

    • @KaiserBruh
      @KaiserBruh Před 2 lety +15

      yea id say its way easier to float gears in a semi than in a car bc if the synchros. it took so many weeks of careful attempts in my pickup to float her gears. i floated gears in a semi the first time i ever tried.
      i promise its the easiest thing ever you have so much room to shift its so nice.

    • @KaiserBruh
      @KaiserBruh Před 2 lety +13

      @@anthonyaubuchon765 yea exactly it. upshift floating? the easiest thing. downshift? floating? thats a true challenge for a man of experience. its hard enough to downshift with the clutch in, with the rev matching and all that but my grandfather makes downshift floating look like childs play

    • @danielread7642
      @danielread7642 Před 2 lety +4

      Not really once you master upshifting and matching the revs to the gear ots easey down shifting is a little harder but the truck will tell you when you can shift lol
      In a short time it becomes 2nd nature along with double clutching.
      This guy explained it preaty well

    • @olegrumpy4519
      @olegrumpy4519 Před 2 lety

      @@anthonyaubuchon765 Best comment that I have seen so far. These twin-countershaft transmissions do not have syncros except for the range and splitter, and those 2 are shifted by air. You must match up the speed of the input shaft to whichever gear that you are trying to go into.

  • @mycurrents
    @mycurrents Před 4 lety +2499

    That dashboard has more dials than a nuclear station

    • @rolling1885
      @rolling1885 Před 3 lety +85

      you CANNOT have too many gauges!! I still see space for 2 more!!! My next truck will have 22. W/O a clock!

    • @tushargupta1764
      @tushargupta1764 Před 3 lety +60

      @@rolling1885 weird flex but okay

    • @ranasatyanshsingh8117
      @ranasatyanshsingh8117 Před 3 lety +59

      Still cant find out how he's seeing the road and the cars...

    • @kuribuu7876
      @kuribuu7876 Před 3 lety +7

      It still has less than a teenagers that found out what repco is lmao

    • @connorstohl6050
      @connorstohl6050 Před 3 lety +7

      13 dials. Ametuer numbers.

  • @sandychambers4796
    @sandychambers4796 Před 4 lety +3332

    You explained that better than my mum explaining how to drive automatic

  • @whitebison6.749
    @whitebison6.749 Před rokem +150

    I used to watch this video back when I was first starting highschool I loved the way he teaches and thought his truck looked really nice I’m 18 now bought my own place just had my son and started my first trucking job a few weeks ago and have plans of owning my own business and fleet someday I went from dreaming about driving these awesome trucks to doing that so thank you to the guy who made this video it’s what inspired me to keep chasing that dream

    • @LeoMessi-kq2nr
      @LeoMessi-kq2nr Před rokem +20

      You bought a house and had a child at 18?

    • @themusicalwizard613
      @themusicalwizard613 Před 11 měsíci +5

      @@LeoMessi-kq2nr Doing more than me in my life, damn!

    • @Edweener
      @Edweener Před 4 měsíci

      fr i had to read that twice to make sure, bro is goated af@@LeoMessi-kq2nr

  • @robbiewu60
    @robbiewu60 Před rokem +58

    I never understood how it'd be possible to shift 18 gears until now. Truly fascinating. Thanks for the detailed info really, very educational.

  • @SaJa1718
    @SaJa1718 Před 3 lety +2244

    “That’s 13th...” in my mind: “man he must be going at least 100mph” him: that’s 30mph....

    • @ikat_tracer
      @ikat_tracer Před 3 lety +87

      @@shawnupole9316 that's because the engine is so big, the bigger the engine, the slower it revs, big container ships are just in the hundred range with their engines bigger than most houses. Most two stroke diesel engines are in the range of below 120 rpms

    • @ChaotiX1
      @ChaotiX1 Před 3 lety +21

      actually he was in 15th gear when he said that

    • @PlexingtonSteel
      @PlexingtonSteel Před 3 lety +5

      @@shawnupole9316 german here: I usually shift between 2 and 2.5k RPM (no diesel).

    • @mooraymachine5019
      @mooraymachine5019 Před 3 lety +62

      7:11 "We're doin' 30mileunauer"

    • @horseradish0911
      @horseradish0911 Před 3 lety +5

      @@mooraymachine5019 xdd I understand what he said but when you pointed it out it really sounds funny xd

  • @Asu01
    @Asu01 Před 5 lety +3183

    Seems like every single cars featured in Fast and Furious are using the same 18 speed transmission.

  • @foxboi6309
    @foxboi6309 Před 11 měsíci +38

    Man, I've always respected truckers for the hard work they do, but after watching this video, I respect you guys even more.
    I showed this to my mom and she simply said: "Well now you know that such type of work is not for everyone!"

    • @Mark-uh4zd
      @Mark-uh4zd Před 7 měsíci

      I’ve driven cross country in a passenger vehicle multiple times for work. Those drives instilled respect for truckers out there. Being away from family, dealing with bad drivers, weather, and cops constantly wanting to pull them over to rack up fines for ridiculous violations.

  • @sportmom2222
    @sportmom2222 Před rokem +72

    I’ve been a trucker for 35 yrs and I never got a chance to drive a truck with an 18 speed trans in it. My fav back in the day was a 15 Over with 5 deep reduction. I tried to get others who had driven an 18 to explain it but it didn’t make any sense until watching this guy demonstrate. I got it now, it is basically a Super Ten with a range selector. Super 10s we’re nice, not as much moving the stick. Thanks for the demo! It’s sad that most everything on the road now has an automatic in it.

    • @covidBS4populationReduction
      @covidBS4populationReduction Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yap !!! i cant find truck with 13 speed !! i am sick of this AutomaticCRAP

    • @clavonwilliams4951
      @clavonwilliams4951 Před 9 měsíci

      I learned to drive trucks on a super 10. They're pretty cool cause you only gotta move shifter 5 times. I love it

    • @HenryFamilyTheFirst
      @HenryFamilyTheFirst Před měsícem

      15 speed overdrive. Over & back to 14th, then forward to 15th. Drive a cab over KW with a 892TTA, absolute weapon.

  • @knightlautrec4311
    @knightlautrec4311 Před 4 lety +1748

    When the world ends and you come across a lone big rig and it's your only option for escape and survival, you'll be thankful you watched this.

    • @MrAquinas1
      @MrAquinas1 Před 4 lety +65

      I think the same thing when I watch the how to fly a 747 videos.

    • @charackthe
      @charackthe Před 4 lety +15

      This is the main reason I'm watching this the 6th time.

    • @validity7256
      @validity7256 Před 4 lety +5

      Only reason I’m here baby

    • @2mkholley
      @2mkholley Před 4 lety +8

      It takes a little more lol.Unlike a car a truck will not go in gear unless it's the right rpm and road speed!Also u have to give it fuel when down shifting.

    • @brendenperry3770
      @brendenperry3770 Před 4 lety +1

      Ahhh shit we're a a pandemic you made this happen just kiddingb

  • @jasv49
    @jasv49 Před 3 lety +3019

    Imagine seeing a red light in the distance and having to downshift 17 gears

    • @valentinpopescu98
      @valentinpopescu98 Před 3 lety +197

      clutch in

    • @valentinpopescu98
      @valentinpopescu98 Před 3 lety +94

      @Ryan Couchman oh ok. I just either clutch in and brake till I'm stopped or I put it in neutral and brake

    • @seventytwo4728
      @seventytwo4728 Před 3 lety +144

      Neutral says hi

    • @alahatim
      @alahatim Před 3 lety +111

      @@seventytwo4728 downshifts 17??? laughs as i'm popping the jakes

    • @chrisnolan1438
      @chrisnolan1438 Před 3 lety +9

      @Ryan Couchman bro that's what he said first.... smh

  • @JohnSmith-em9ks
    @JohnSmith-em9ks Před rokem +25

    As an automotive repairman of 30 years, this still blew my mind!!!!!! Thanks for sharing. The engineering brilliance that first thought this up and second actually put it together to make it work. Mind blown again!!!

    • @BrandonHurt
      @BrandonHurt Před rokem

      Imagine back in the day when there were 2 sticks because of no splitter, how you had to deal with it, and to top it off no power steering and go back far enough no AC, and that no AC is a true deal for many real world local truck drivers and go back further they unloaded the truck as over the road drivers.

  • @veronicagee4335
    @veronicagee4335 Před rokem +40

    Awesome video! I got my CDL 20 years ago. The hardest part of the road test was having to use the clutch for every shift, and using all 18 gears. Something you almost never do when driving in the real world.

  • @CrimsonCrime2234
    @CrimsonCrime2234 Před 3 lety +2125

    I really like this guy, he teaches like he is teaching his son how to drive.

    • @michaelg6641
      @michaelg6641 Před 3 lety +46

      He'd be a good trainer

    • @bettasplendens713
      @bettasplendens713 Před 2 lety +60

      Yeah, I feel like if you messed up he would just say "That's alright son, ain't nobody ever learned anything by getting it right the first time. Try again."

    • @dogs.ofyoutube
      @dogs.ofyoutube Před 2 lety +5

      I really felt like my father teached me something 🥺
      Well my father didn't teach me how to shift speeds because he doesn't know how to drive a truck lol

    • @caturlifelive
      @caturlifelive Před 2 lety +3

      Agreed..and his mustache very american

    • @rushthezeppelin
      @rushthezeppelin Před 2 lety +1

      Much nicer than the way my stepdad taught me. He took me to the top of a hill had me pull into a driveway for a radio tower. He then had me reverse out on to the road and would yell THERE'S a car coming. I think I dumped the clutch and killed it about 3 times trying to get into first and the fourth time I got it. I don't think I've ever killed a stick after that.

  • @noseefood1943
    @noseefood1943 Před 5 lety +4712

    That dashboard needs more gages.

    • @farerse
      @farerse Před 5 lety +25

      lol

    • @benbaselet2026
      @benbaselet2026 Před 5 lety +75

      And where is the rest of the chrome???

    • @Chris-yy7qc
      @Chris-yy7qc Před 5 lety +215

      Theres space for 2 more of them xD

    • @adamschaeffer1436
      @adamschaeffer1436 Před 5 lety +54

      I think you meant to say it needs more cowbell

    • @jasonwomack4064
      @jasonwomack4064 Před 5 lety +94

      Those are for monitoring the Flux capacitor, without turning around to look at it.

  • @bradbowers352
    @bradbowers352 Před rokem +8

    I'm an experienced driver but never driven 18-speed. He explained it so well I feel confident I can now

  • @door-to-doorhentaisalesman2978

    What I’ve learned from this video:
    18-speed is the same as a 6-speed, just tripled.

    • @manifestgtr
      @manifestgtr Před rokem +74

      It’s also the same as a 1 speed, just 18th’d

    • @covidBS4populationReduction
      @covidBS4populationReduction Před rokem

      no assHole its 9 speed plus 4 deviders on top and one splitter,, good luck

    • @je2338
      @je2338 Před rokem +6

      I've learnt that it's the same as an auto 6 speed, only you have to shift manually and it's 18 speed. But same concept.

    • @covidBS4populationReduction
      @covidBS4populationReduction Před rokem

      @@je2338 NOshit :-) except that u need to know how to work with CLUTCH

    • @josiahbackup7513
      @josiahbackup7513 Před rokem +3

      ​@@covidBS4populationReductionNo shits it's almost like he's JOKING

  • @asotos1000
    @asotos1000 Před 4 lety +1715

    I’m a safety instructor and you would be a great instructor. Clear instruction with 0 ego. Kudos to you my friend. This what a veteran driver should be.

    • @pakyu6622
      @pakyu6622 Před 3 lety

      Kudos anu ka pinoy?

    • @toopink4death492
      @toopink4death492 Před 3 lety +22

      @@pakyu6622 Kudos didn't originate in the philippines mate. It's of Greek Origin.

    • @dennisdegroot7490
      @dennisdegroot7490 Před 3 lety +6

      In the Netherlands the current generation Truck drivers can't drive a manual truck anymore. Most Trucks from the last 10 years are automatic. My colleague ruined a manual transmission in 2 weeks from a almost new rental truck. Why isn't almost everything automatic like the USA cars?

    • @UltraGamma25
      @UltraGamma25 Před 3 lety +14

      @@dennisdegroot7490 Because Trucks are huge. It costs too much for an automatic and manuals are more sturdy.

    • @dennisdegroot7490
      @dennisdegroot7490 Před 3 lety +2

      @@UltraGamma25 In the Netherlands There is no price difference anymore Between an automatic or a manual truck.

  • @khiladi3409
    @khiladi3409 Před 10 měsíci +8

    I am a student and I have always had more interest in trucks than cars because they're a lot more powerful. Now after watching this video, I am impressed by the extent of technology and engineering put into these rigs and the effort drivers have to put in for getting us our goods on time. Respect for all truckers out there, and respect for you who took the time to explain us about the 18 speed transmission.

  • @kayparks8382
    @kayparks8382 Před rokem +9

    Thanks for showing us. My late husband was a driver and he was training me when he had to retire due to health reasons. I sure miss it but wouldn’t ever drive again without him.

  • @schlachthaus5
    @schlachthaus5 Před 3 lety +1435

    Guys like this are the backbone of America. They do a thankless, dangerous, mind-numbing job for years without end, yet manage to stay happy, helpful, and hopeful. Thank you and God bless you.

    • @EJD339
      @EJD339 Před 3 lety +28

      I know. I try to be respectful to truckers. When I was younger, I wasn’t as much but I’ve made friends with one at my work about 7 years ago and I realized what they go through.

    • @okcjosiah420
      @okcjosiah420 Před 3 lety +12

      Truck driving is amazing if you have a passion for driving.

    • @flounder2760
      @flounder2760 Před 3 lety +13

      im getting ready to start a trucking career myself here in january.

    • @smellymeadowhel8763
      @smellymeadowhel8763 Před 3 lety +3

      Dangerous for mostly everyone else on the road id think there probs safer in the truck sure if things fail yea but when things are working all fine its like there in a tank in my opinion

    • @lastsonofktn
      @lastsonofktn Před 3 lety +1

      Amen to that

  • @DoeZeo
    @DoeZeo Před 3 lety +915

    So this is why all passenger cars in America are automatic... the friggin' trucks use up the entire US supply of gears!

    • @TheNutshaq
      @TheNutshaq Před 2 lety +11

      I know this is a joke but do you want the real answer as to why?

    • @DoeZeo
      @DoeZeo Před 2 lety +6

      @@TheNutshaq Sure, please do tell

    • @xX_Gravity_Xx
      @xX_Gravity_Xx Před 2 lety +2

      @@TheNutshaq I was also curious....

    • @TheNutshaq
      @TheNutshaq Před 2 lety +23

      @@DoeZeo it’s because of how far away everything is and because American drivers are notorious for wanting nothing but a luxurious drive. It would be kind of a pain to row through gears everywhere you go when town is half an hours drive away, and it’s nice to just get in and go and not have to worry about what gear your car is in

    • @norbertsiewert3917
      @norbertsiewert3917 Před 2 lety +4

      Ever see the gears used on a big truck? Gears on a automobile are toys in comparison!
      Also, automatic transmissions use what is called a planetary gear system. The gears must be small, or the transmission would be enormous.

  • @timothykranz354
    @timothykranz354 Před 10 měsíci +8

    As a truck driver that drives a 18 speed, this was extremely well explained. I feel anyone can understand it.

  • @craigwiester9177
    @craigwiester9177 Před rokem +16

    If I am ever confronted with the need to shift an 18-speed transmission, I'll come back and watch this.

  • @shidbot420
    @shidbot420 Před 3 lety +6311

    The most American video I've ever seen. Absolute madlad

  • @danielsullivan958
    @danielsullivan958 Před 5 lety +1806

    My stepfather drove 18 wheelers for 30 years. He passed away Nov. 29th 2018. I used to go with him over the road up and down the east coast. I was always fascinated by the shifting through all the gears. He explained it to me but I was too young to understand. This video reminds me of the good times I had riding with him. I miss him a lot.

    • @aphysique
      @aphysique Před 5 lety +35

      Sorry bout your loss...My condolences!!

    • @danielsullivan958
      @danielsullivan958 Před 5 lety +30

      Esoteric Fitness thank you. My heart is heavy tonight.

    • @SOYDERANCHOAPA
      @SOYDERANCHOAPA Před 5 lety +10

      Sorry for you loss

    • @simone4993
      @simone4993 Před 5 lety +22

      Daniel....I'm so sorry for your loss ...I Feel your pain ...I've been there...like it was yesterday...It will never go away but it will get better..
      courage my friend...I will light a candle tonight so your step father may see his way down those winding roads. Although he is not here, his spirit will always be with you.
      Daniel....I wish you Peace and Comfort wherever you may go.
      Sincerely.
      Sim One.

    • @danielsullivan958
      @danielsullivan958 Před 5 lety +16

      That means a lot, thank you! Peace, Prayers and God Bless! @@simone4993

  • @bobwhite9873
    @bobwhite9873 Před 2 lety +6

    I drive an 18 spd. Every day, end dump and sidedump, your explanation is right on, and very easy to understand. 👍

  • @williamnale7835
    @williamnale7835 Před 2 lety +2

    Saw you on another video, you are a true patriot and trucker. I'm off the truck since last July with an injury. I had a co truck W900 13spd and everything from a 9spd, Super10 to a couple of 12spd autos. I always enjoyed the manuals until I get to LA and then I'll take an auto any day. I see you are out of OK, I have family there (Choctaw on my dad's side) in the Indianola/ McAlester area. Our family has our own exit on 69. Exit 106 Nale Rd.

  • @gavinnichols8593
    @gavinnichols8593 Před 4 lety +580

    You know you can trust a guy when the first thing he says is “hello Mercia”.

    • @VanceRefrigeration
      @VanceRefrigeration Před 4 lety +3

      Gavin Nichols
      That’s not what he said though.
      Can’t you spell?

    • @SteeringWheelOperator
      @SteeringWheelOperator Před 4 lety +1

      I"ll take someone who pronounces 'Merica over 'Mericer any day of the week.

    • @harrisp584
      @harrisp584 Před 4 lety +1

      I just missed the fuck out of Bernie Mac :(

    • @slowcarguy4808
      @slowcarguy4808 Před 4 lety +3

      Tųcá Mőţě Your Name looks like it was dropped down the stairs

    • @gustavmeyrink_2.0
      @gustavmeyrink_2.0 Před 3 lety

      Ahhh...the ancient english Kingdom of Mercia.
      Hasn't existed since 918AD though.

  • @Stoney9923
    @Stoney9923 Před 11 měsíci +1

    5 years later this is the best Vid I've seen of shifting an 18 speed!!!

  • @fecalfetus7902
    @fecalfetus7902 Před rokem +7

    it makes sense you can float the through the range since the gears are so large and those big engines operate at such a low RPM. Nice vid, thanks

  • @NotthatGuy17
    @NotthatGuy17 Před 3 lety +357

    Legend has it, he's still shifting till this day.

    • @joet7136
      @joet7136 Před 3 lety +1

      😆

    • @ph11p3540
      @ph11p3540 Před 3 lety +6

      If you love what you do, why not stick with it?

  • @jacobgoldenofficial4321
    @jacobgoldenofficial4321 Před 5 lety +594

    And that's how you drive Optimus Prime

  • @treasurefindswithjane9068

    7:11 wer runnin thirty mile anhour....... true southern accent. 👌 love it

  • @stevensawyer2489
    @stevensawyer2489 Před 2 lety +2

    Didn't know that. Thanks for taking us to school and explanation of trucks ⚙.

  • @Klacewicz
    @Klacewicz Před 5 lety +1244

    I don't understand why so many dislikes. Someone spends his own time explaining something and some people don't have the capability to appreciate it.
    Thanks mate for the information, myself I drive a 10 speed gear box and is always nice to learn with others experience.

    • @2405jacko
      @2405jacko Před 5 lety +27

      It's all the " new generation" of big rig drivers with auto trannies . I used to drive 10s and 13s. Once you get the hang of it, it's just pure pleasure to drive them. Also my car was a stick 5, at the end of the shift when I had to drive my car I kept forgetting to use the clutch, it was funny. And if you had to drive auto, oh man, looking for the clutch pedal, popping the stick shift into neutral, good times, man. Good times.

    • @strange0eye
      @strange0eye Před 5 lety +31

      You can post a video of a child playing with a kitten and some jerk wad will down thumb it. **sigh**

    • @adarshunni7214
      @adarshunni7214 Před 5 lety +7

      Likes for Jake Paul videos..dislikes these videos. No wonder that we are in the endgame now.

    • @12234nic11234
      @12234nic11234 Před 5 lety +11

      I don't either, I think it's great that someone is willing to make videos like this to help others. When I was young, videos like this would have been helpful, I had to learn everything on my own.

    • @ggurks
      @ggurks Před 5 lety +6

      actually this video has hardly any dislikes, the likes outweigh them by far

  • @coinucopia
    @coinucopia Před 5 lety +424

    Those two gauges on the left are for making sure the other gauges are working properly!

    • @336033056
      @336033056 Před 5 lety +1

      And don't forget it's all to bring every thing that you can touch around you all the way to the slab foundation you walk on so imagine the world with out them

  • @BLAKHARTFILM
    @BLAKHARTFILM Před rokem +3

    Thank you. I haven't driven truck for 20 years and the last one I drove had a 13 speed. I had forgotten how to drive. 😂 I will probably be hauling grain this fall and appreciate the lesson.

  • @jimandskittum
    @jimandskittum Před rokem +3

    That shooting pool analogy hit home. I am self taught on a 300 Cummins/ 9 speed and I'm usually a player but every once in a while I launch the cue ball completely off the table.

  • @scorepoint8118
    @scorepoint8118 Před 5 lety +955

    This truck should've been in Fast & Furious series already

    • @pivkaaa
      @pivkaaa Před 5 lety +29

      I can see the gross uncle Vin Diesel shifting his 19th gear he added to his tune setup:d

    • @sonk110
      @sonk110 Před 5 lety +1

      I just wonder how they put those gearboxes in those pony cars :-D

    • @SteveCarras
      @SteveCarras Před 2 lety

      Don’t forget the many buses like ESP old school greyhound snd Crown built school coaches looking like hot dogs which, though just single stick initially - though eventually, Crown factory built buses got ten speed Fuller Roadranger transmission.

  • @Rokaize
    @Rokaize Před 4 lety +453

    It’s strange to me that jobs like this aren’t considered worth while by many people. Many people look down at plumbers and trucker drivers and electricians as being too dumb to get a “real” degree or education.
    But shifting and 18 speed transmission, while driving a 18 wheeler is a seriously valuable skill set. This is some serious business doing a job like this. Bravo.

    • @AFlournoy413
      @AFlournoy413 Před 4 lety +41

      I’m in an apprenticeship to be an electrician. I agree that most people think that there’s not a whole lot of brainpower that goes into the trades but there’s so much damn math in learning how to bend conduit and DC and AC theory that I never used in any other job. The journeyman I worked with for the last 6 months was smarter than anyone I worked with in my office jobs.

    • @Rokaize
      @Rokaize Před 4 lety +18

      Anthony Flournoy Exactly right. It may not be some glamorous, upper class job. But without these career fields our society would go down the drain pretty quickly.
      Some people may have degrees and be extremely smart in that particular “hands off” field of work. But plumbers and electricians know an actual hands on trade. And it’s just as valuable or commendable as any college degree.

    • @sz42781
      @sz42781 Před 4 lety +4

      Problem is trucks are becoming more automated and computer controlled, soon they will be self driving. Its a shame

    • @lerg12
      @lerg12 Před 4 lety +21

      Well there is an old saying that goes: “if you bought it, a truck brought it” it’s crazy how easy it is to overlook the fact that trucks keep the stores everyone shops at stocked with product for consumers to purchase. The people who look down upon truck drivers and tradesmen fail to realize that nobody else will keep stores stocked or at least as efficiently as truck drivers and nobody else will fix their toilets but plumbers when they break it by putting a turd too big down there. Perhaps if people and kids these days are exposed and shown the purpose and importance of these roles, and what these people go and can go through on a daily basis, not only would there be more of an understanding and more respect of how essential these people are, but maybe there wouldn’t be such a big shortage of new people in these industries in the United States.

    • @garycooper7345
      @garycooper7345 Před 3 lety +8

      The difference between "essential" and "non-essential" workers...

  • @RikerLovesWorf
    @RikerLovesWorf Před rokem +6

    And here I am again, a year and some later, commenting once again how I come back and watch this video every year just for kicks. It’s just so damn good. You can tell someone who is intelligent versus just experienced, and the OP is definitely intelligent just from his speech and explanatory ability alone. I would trust this guy with my wallet.

  • @jefferyyoung6836
    @jefferyyoung6836 Před rokem +5

    I used to drive an old 230 Cummins ten speed with a two speed single screw rear end. It was driven the same way. Nice explanation of low side, high side and splitting gears. Top speed was 68 miles per hour.

  • @Bonville66
    @Bonville66 Před 2 lety +1

    ive scrolled down 400 coments and like 97% have had a heart. This is a really comunity close channelowner. thanks for the awesome video

  • @whrxzz1448
    @whrxzz1448 Před 3 lety +393

    Okay but, can we appreciate the fact that he's still liking comments after 2 years of uploading this?

    • @brandonfromkc2815
      @brandonfromkc2815 Před 3 lety

      Hearting

    • @rebelguy9487
      @rebelguy9487 Před 3 lety

      He's a good, appreciative man.

    • @francoisnel5253
      @francoisnel5253 Před 3 lety

      @@rebelguy9487 Truckers are good guys often

    • @francoisnel5253
      @francoisnel5253 Před 3 lety

      Man I'd like to be a trucker. In my country trucking sucks, the safety and type of trucks not close to US. But still going to get my truck license some time.

    • @grb351
      @grb351 Před 3 lety

      I'm not a trucker, but I am a gearhead and I love movies and TV shows about them. Thanks for this great explanation.

  • @tonywagner1626
    @tonywagner1626 Před 3 lety +897

    Alternative title:
    "Why most Americans drive automatic"

    • @fitzmullin6665
      @fitzmullin6665 Před 3 lety +20

      Because Manuals are too hard for them, and when they can't even develope a good manual gearbox.

    • @fitzmullin6665
      @fitzmullin6665 Před 3 lety +5

      When 10 gears or less will do lol

    • @VX3800
      @VX3800 Před 3 lety +37

      Cars manuals aren’t nearly this complicated bruh, you probably drive auto 😂

    • @JoseGarcia-et2ep
      @JoseGarcia-et2ep Před 3 lety +29

      Manual transmission in a car is not that hard, it just takes practice, my first car was a Manual transmission 🤷‍♂️i prefer Manual than automatic.

    • @candlestyx8517
      @candlestyx8517 Před 3 lety +5

      I just wanna drive and not worry about switching gears constantly.

  • @lamike9860
    @lamike9860 Před 2 lety +3

    I learned on my Dad’s 15 speed 88 Pete and only drove his 18 speed 98 Pete a few times before he sold it but this guy would have been a good teacher. Been driving for almost 30 years and the 10 speed is what I come across the most.

  • @merlepeterson4358
    @merlepeterson4358 Před měsícem

    I'm looking to teach my daughter on a 6-speed honda civic. That way, if she goes to any country she won't ever not be able to drive. Driving stick for 20 years and this guy is more of a master than I will ever be.

  • @toasterbathboi6298
    @toasterbathboi6298 Před 4 lety +777

    Me learning how to drive a five speed: “wow this is difficult”
    Sasnak: *pathetic*

    • @Usmcpvtjones
      @Usmcpvtjones Před 4 lety +23

      It apparently is simple to adapt to a higher number of gears though.
      People are always concerned when I tell them I start my truck off in 2nd gear - wait til I'm starting in 5th gear boys

    • @mrwaltsuzz7556
      @mrwaltsuzz7556 Před 4 lety +7

      I didn't first know how drive automatic. First i learned drive 5 and 6 speed manual.

    • @Usmcpvtjones
      @Usmcpvtjones Před 4 lety +8

      @@mrwaltsuzz7556 it feels so disappointing to Drive an automatic, don't you agree?

    • @toasterbathboi6298
      @toasterbathboi6298 Před 4 lety +1

      @@mrwaltsuzz7556 the car my parents got me is a standard, but I did all my drive time for drivers ed on an automatic. So I learned both at the same time.

    • @timbroski4487
      @timbroski4487 Před 4 lety +3

      Little tip for everyone struggling with shifting: try playing Euro Truck Simulator 2. I drove with a 12-speed for a while and now it's just an automatic movement of my left foot and right hand, everytime I hear the rpms go too high

  • @SouthMainAuto
    @SouthMainAuto Před 3 lety +1525

    Gosh I miss my dad. He taught me to drive a Roadranger, a Mack and a Twin Stick. Always told me I better only touch that clutch if I'm coming to a stop or takin off haha. Kinda like dancing. Thanks for the memories man.

    • @tomahawkANDscopZ
      @tomahawkANDscopZ Před 3 lety +25

      Just curious, I don't know much about trucks, but manual cars you have to use the clutch every time you shift ( pretty much) otherwise you fuck up the gears. So is there some weird reason you can shift clutchless in a big truck/lorry?Maybe something to do with the synchros or rpm?

    • @charliecollings2295
      @charliecollings2295 Před 3 lety +41

      @@tomahawkANDscopZ Some trucks don’t have synchros so the driver will have to Rev match each gear to allow a smooth gear change using the engine (hence no clutch for change and only when stopping and starting). I believe this is done so that the driver cannot accidentally overev the engine (think 4th to 2nd) as the results in such a large engine vehicle would be very damaging for the engine and components.

    • @tomahawkANDscopZ
      @tomahawkANDscopZ Před 3 lety +1

      @@charliecollings2295 ahhh I see, thank you for the explanation.

    • @charliecollings2295
      @charliecollings2295 Před 3 lety +20

      @@tomahawkANDscopZ NP, as for cars, you can shift without clutch even with a common synchromesh gearbox, even if it is awful for your synchros (think only using it if your clutch went for example and you needed to get home). It’s all down to matching engine speed with that of the output shaft for the desired gear, assuring that the output shaft and desired gear are spinning at the same speed, allowing for a smooth gear change. A good example of a transmission that only uses clutch for stop and start in a car is a dog box, there are plenty of videos out there.

    • @tomahawkANDscopZ
      @tomahawkANDscopZ Před 3 lety +4

      @@charliecollings2295 yeah, after reading your comment I went searching about it and found out about float shifting and such. Really interesting stuff honestly, I found a lot of truckers talking about it in forums and how they have different strategies for shifting in different situations. Thanks for the info, really appreciate it!

  • @mczmgamingthings9249
    @mczmgamingthings9249 Před rokem +12

    My son is in driving school right now, and it's something I always wished I had done. I was curious how this works and this was a terrific video to explain. Thank you! Perhaps it can further help my son, as well!

  • @user-tp7ny5xi3f
    @user-tp7ny5xi3f Před 9 měsíci +2

    Started driving big rigs in 1969 after military service. I drove for 33 years everywhere from Newfoundland to all 48 states. when I was forced to quit after a fall and 11 surgeries I was done, but racked up 3,500,000 miles with no accidents. Started in a Brockway 8 spd , then a bubblenose GM with 12 spd spicer. After that it was anywhere from a B-89 Mack 5x4 , to various trucks with 13 spds to a road commode 15 spd direct. Also time with 9 and 10 speed then finished with 18 spd. Think I covered most of it, had fun and still miss driving.

  • @magingabrielgarcia530
    @magingabrielgarcia530 Před 5 lety +3487

    Wtf is this guy talking about that’s nothing my bike is a 24 speed

  • @cosmic_40
    @cosmic_40 Před 3 lety +525

    10 years later: how to shift a 28 speed transmission

    • @dotech4128
      @dotech4128 Před 3 lety +73

      It’s just like a 14 speed, but doubled

    • @tommycarrizal1656
      @tommycarrizal1656 Před 3 lety +24

      *36 speed in The future because its 18 just doubled

    • @szaka9395
      @szaka9395 Před 3 lety +2

      what are you even talking about, ther will be automatics only with electric drive xD

    • @lllz9800
      @lllz9800 Před 3 lety +2

      @@szaka9395 Nice job dumbass, you completely missed the joke lol

    • @zzirSnipzz1
      @zzirSnipzz1 Před 3 lety

      @@tommycarrizal1656 actually almost certain Same tractor if i remember had a 34x34 box, most now have constantly variable,semi-auto and Auto

  • @gunscotthdgaming69420
    @gunscotthdgaming69420 Před 2 lety +1

    Im not even going to drive a truck but I find this helpful

  • @BIaccCat
    @BIaccCat Před 2 lety +1

    He explained that perfectly, there's nothing better than learning something from someone who knows his stuff. That's exactly what Im here for lol thank you brother!

  • @schnorrergaming7541
    @schnorrergaming7541 Před 4 lety +114

    I love how this hero just effortlessly explained to a humble Class B driver granny gears, heavy load hauling, gear skipping, and shifting an 18 speed Pete all entirely seamlessly and definitely off script without a stutter.

    • @SteveCarras
      @SteveCarras Před 2 lety

      Instead of that nine speed with split setup how bout a six speed with either two ranges - you know., like a twelve speed but split in high or with three ranges or a six speed and three

  • @OwnerOP
    @OwnerOP Před 5 lety +226

    1969 : We gonna have flying cars by 2010.
    2019 : let's watch how to shift 18 gears hahah.
    #notamazedyet Subscribe.

    • @OwnerOP
      @OwnerOP Před 5 lety

      @@MFM_88 I agree bro.

  • @maxencetremblay1009
    @maxencetremblay1009 Před 5 měsíci

    I've been a heavy diesel mecanic for 5 years and on test drive I will always try to comprend the 18 speed and you taught me how to shift in a single video 😂 RESPECT

  • @griffinwiegert6827
    @griffinwiegert6827 Před rokem +9

    This is a great video. I got my CDL about 8-9 months ago. Drove 10,13,18 speeds. Really not as hard as some people make them out to be. What I’ve been told by people is if you can drive a 13 you can drive an 18 only difference is you can’t split the low side of the gears on a 13 speed. Spend a couple days behind the wheel and you’ll get the hang of it. Now the 18 speeds are fun!

  • @spar0035
    @spar0035 Před 3 lety +206

    People who cut off semis or lolly gaggle on the entrance ramp when a semi is coming should watch this video.

    • @janiceharris6219
      @janiceharris6219 Před 3 lety +9

      Exactly. Try going up against an 18 wheeler while driving a Honda Civic. The Honda and driver will be scattered across all 4 lanes of the highway or one big ball of crumpled metal. Got to respect the power of 50000 pounds of truck. You won't win against it.

    • @smellymeadowhel8763
      @smellymeadowhel8763 Před 3 lety

      @@janiceharris6219 try person vs semi who wins lol

    • @smellymeadowhel8763
      @smellymeadowhel8763 Před 3 lety +1

      Ive seen train vs person not the prettiest sight

    • @forbesjeff
      @forbesjeff Před 3 lety +1

      @@janiceharris6219 Honda Civic, Ford Expedition... Insignificant difference between them here ;)

    • @ValREcO
      @ValREcO Před 3 lety +1

      If they Lolly gaggle, on principle I won’t move the truck. I watch em slam on the brakes in my right mirror and laugh.

  • @diegod5401
    @diegod5401 Před 3 lety +488

    "... Manual as in a sports car... Or a mustang" meanwhile in Europe where every toaster has manual shift

    • @nobodyimportant6851
      @nobodyimportant6851 Před 3 lety +17

      No kidding! We went to England on vacation last year. I booked a Vauxhall Insignia (GM's English version of a Buick Regal sport). Got in, it was a stick shift! In UK, auto trans is a higher priced option. In North America, auto trans is standard, manual shift costs more. Go figure.

    • @ExtremiSS88
      @ExtremiSS88 Před 3 lety +12

      @@nobodyimportant6851 we learn in manual first for our drivers licence, you can do an automatic test but they just restricts you to auto cars. Plus auto is more expensive for young drivers on their insurance policy but these days I'm seeing a lot more auto cars on UK roads

    • @danielevans8910
      @danielevans8910 Před 3 lety +25

      @@ExtremiSS88 in the US we learn manual with our dads crying in the passenger seat.

    • @roderickmathison5245
      @roderickmathison5245 Před 3 lety +9

      @@nobodyimportant6851 Historically auto cars guzzled more gas than manuals, so people just didn’t buy them. That’s no longer so much the case, but they’re still more expensive to buy and repair and they also have a bit of an image problem - in Britain/Europe an automatic car is the last car you’ll buy before you pass away, kind of thing...!

    • @alekos9777
      @alekos9777 Před 3 lety +3

      Nowadays though, automatics are slowly replacing manuals in Europe. For example in my country, Finland, over 70 % of new sold cars are automatics while manuals account for a bit less than 30 %.

  • @shadowfax49
    @shadowfax49 Před 3 měsíci

    So far the best and the clearest explanation I’ve come across about this. Now I understand the concept. Thank you from Aus.

  • @oscarsoto1324
    @oscarsoto1324 Před 10 měsíci

    Better at explaining how things work than my truck driving school instructors way back when I was driving . Loved it . Thanks !5

  • @sloemoe813
    @sloemoe813 Před 5 lety +582

    I already know he cooks a damn good brisket 👌

  • @Tanker1106
    @Tanker1106 Před 4 lety +497

    I went from watching The Joe Rogan Experience about UFO’s to watching Ernest here run through 18 gears on his Pete. Next stop is Korean street food.

    • @rolandleap1
      @rolandleap1 Před 4 lety +14

      How. In the hell. Do we end up doing this very thing like every time we enter this website I’ll never know. But hey, we can now brag about being “well rounded” lol.

    • @hondussy
      @hondussy Před 4 lety

      That’s crazy but ion remember askin

    • @yoandrewchill2399
      @yoandrewchill2399 Před 4 lety +2

      Been down that same route brother

    • @brandonflores6024
      @brandonflores6024 Před 4 lety +1

      The beauty of CZcams

    • @jdbbs1
      @jdbbs1 Před 4 lety +1

      Tanker1106
      Ha it’s funny where CZcams will take.. Happy Easter

  • @phil955
    @phil955 Před rokem +1

    I believe I should get a truck license before watching this to fully comprehend how it works... my father told me it's like a tractor, but that's not like a tractor at all! XD

  • @estoyaqui5386
    @estoyaqui5386 Před 2 lety

    I don´t even have a driver´s license for trucks, but I love driving stick-shifter, so by seeing "shift an *18* speed" - I just had to watch it. Great vid!

  • @alexmaclean1
    @alexmaclean1 Před 5 lety +344

    I have no need to know this, but I'm glad this popped into my feed. You are great at explaining things in an easy to understand fashion. Seem like the kinda guy you could have a bbq with. Thanks for the video!

  • @svenvanphilips9519
    @svenvanphilips9519 Před 4 lety +323

    If you want to understand that better, just rewind it and watch it again 🤣🤣

    • @snoproblem
      @snoproblem Před 4 lety +1

      Half the internet ".... oh yeah!"

    • @blackeyes3313
      @blackeyes3313 Před 4 lety

      savage !!

    • @vikramra7
      @vikramra7 Před 3 lety

      guys born in the 70s/80s would know what rewind means.
      Before CD ROM, LD, DVD, BD, HDD, USB....we had VHS tapes, playable on VCR/VCP (Video Cassette Player/Recorder), rectangular shaped box and had about thousand feet of reel in it. And after viewing it, you had to rewind the reel to the see from the start again.

    • @kenvanpassen9247
      @kenvanpassen9247 Před 3 lety

      @@vikramra7 That's actually so funny... I never realized I am that old that kids now of days probably (most likely) don't know what a videocasette tape or regular casette tape look like.... let alone know how they work :D :D

  • @TheMcGuireLife
    @TheMcGuireLife Před rokem +1

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  • @tetontom1
    @tetontom1 Před 2 lety +1

    brings back memories.... 18 speed road ranger, short haul, rig-up, no swamper, oil patch days. better than the old brownie in front of the passenger seat.

  • @thewhitekid2177
    @thewhitekid2177 Před 3 lety +141

    I feel like im in the back seat with him, the way he explains things like your sitting right there its great.😂😂😂👍

  • @joaquinesquivel790
    @joaquinesquivel790 Před 3 lety +377

    I don't drive a truck, hell, I don't even have a car, but this was the most informative and interesting video I have seen in a while. Bless this man

  • @malapoyo
    @malapoyo Před 2 lety +1

    This makes me feel better. I've always regretted not getting serious about learning to drive truck professionally. Wanted to be a long hauler when I was 18 or so. But I didn't pursue it very hard because everyone around me said it's not a job for a woman.
    But now that I see all those gears, I think it's okay my life went in another direction. I can't drive manual ANYTHING.
    Sure do love Stan though. And the Freedom Convoy of 2022!
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @panetaiosefaniupulusu4425

    Thank you for sharing this, I ask one of my friend to help me drive a semi truck and said " I can teach basics but I won't share my 10 years experience" thank you again

  • @eckee
    @eckee Před 5 lety +1437

    1.9k dislikes are below-9-speed-transmission owners

    • @jimmy_olds
      @jimmy_olds Před 5 lety +28

      Ekin Elçi or drivers that push D, N, or R

    • @daltontrick
      @daltontrick Před 5 lety +2

      Hey don't forget about -/+! D, N, R or -/+ Only real pro's can run a semi-auto. 18-gears with 80,00k payload - Thats easy lol

    • @meh6953
      @meh6953 Před 5 lety +1

      I have driven a 10 speed 18 wheeler, it's fun once you get the hang of it 😁

    • @murcock9776
      @murcock9776 Před 5 lety +3

      Drivers that think R means "Rocket"

    • @jairov6745
      @jairov6745 Před 5 lety +4

      Probably Prius owners

  • @whosam2756
    @whosam2756 Před 5 lety +793

    truck makers: how many gauges do you need ?
    trucker: yes

    • @JosueHernandez-nj9bc
      @JosueHernandez-nj9bc Před 5 lety

      Haha funny

    • @AdityaWaghmare
      @AdityaWaghmare Před 5 lety +4

      *gauges

    • @Incadazant01
      @Incadazant01 Před 5 lety +11

      In the old days, we monitored a lot of shit. Exhaust temp, the temp in each differential, oil temp, oil pressure, primary/secondary air pressure, air ride pressure, applied brake pressure, and many more besides.
      New trucks have an idiot dash:
      Fuel/DEF, primary/secondary air pressure, oil pressure, water temp, tach, and speed.

    • @lukasschmitter7048
      @lukasschmitter7048 Před 5 lety

      Haha, its more like: how many do you want? Trucker: all of ´em

    • @GeorgHaeder
      @GeorgHaeder Před 5 lety +7

      @@Incadazant01 , yeah but in the old days also "blowing a tranny" meant you have a car problem, unlike today.

  • @CrazyHenkie777
    @CrazyHenkie777 Před 2 lety

    I don't know why, but I 've watched this video so many times. Enjoying it every time! Mister Sasnak looks to me like a hell of a nice guy. Greetings from the Netherlands!!!

  • @VoyTe
    @VoyTe Před 10 měsíci

    Beautiful truck. I used to drive back in a day. I miss my trucks and 18 speed transmission. The good days are gone but my soul still feel like a trucker.
    New subscriber from Vancouver Canada

  • @letsgoparth
    @letsgoparth Před 3 lety +58

    Well, some people can't even drive an automatic. And here is this guy!

  • @coopermetz7920
    @coopermetz7920 Před 3 lety +238

    “Goin 30 milenaer” ...makes me feel at home

    • @alice11307
      @alice11307 Před 3 lety +8

      You imagine going 30 and youve allready changed gear 15 times

    • @coopermetz7920
      @coopermetz7920 Před 3 lety

      @@alice11307 lol I didn’t even think of that

    • @tomm7232
      @tomm7232 Před 3 lety +1

      haha so goood!! “Goin 30 milenaer” jokes aside, much more respect after seeing this. No wonder they get p*ssed off at times.

    • @coopermetz7920
      @coopermetz7920 Před 3 lety

      @@tomm7232 oh ya as fun as it looks, i bet it gets old

    • @michaelg6641
      @michaelg6641 Před 3 lety

      @@coopermetz7920 Well most are automatic now I think, people today cant figure this out, and they need drivers bad.

  • @carlossosa7879
    @carlossosa7879 Před 17 dny

    Thanks brother, I have a job interview tomorrow and its been forever since I have done manual, you explained it amazingly

  • @francisau8003
    @francisau8003 Před 9 měsíci

    As a car guy and a new truck enthusiast living in United Kingdom, I am absolutely fascinated seeing this. Thanks for showing us!

  • @valuedhumanoid6574
    @valuedhumanoid6574 Před 5 lety +1347

    Why am I here? I have never driven a big rig, nor will I ever. I suppose my thirst for knowledge get me watching these info videos. Now, on to how sewing machines are made...

    • @TinfoilHatWearer
      @TinfoilHatWearer Před 5 lety +21

      SixStringLove Guy knowledge truly is power.

    • @truckinon1871
      @truckinon1871 Před 5 lety +8

      You are curious that’s all. I only drive a 13 speed

    • @4jup4ter4
      @4jup4ter4 Před 5 lety +5

      No excuse ever. I have to agree with you as well.

    • @paulh7589
      @paulh7589 Před 5 lety +7

      Myself as well. I'm getting up there in years and I still ask questions about how things work. I may come off as ignorant at times but I am not arrogant. I don't know how everything works or act as if I do. I am truly curious. Just keeping myself humble and asking stupid questions enlightens me. I have found over the years that I have more knowledge than most (there's that humble thing again). Every day offers learning opportunities if you are willing to be observant and not too proud to ask stupid questions. I could make it a lot easier and just ask my Wife anytime I have a question about something, apparently she knows everything.

    • @tonyking4139
      @tonyking4139 Před 5 lety

      I have a feeling u love ws6 's
      As much as I do.

  • @Unknown-qy3dx
    @Unknown-qy3dx Před 4 lety +381

    7:05
    Note: The sliding drawer is an important part of the gear shifting.

    • @NinjaOnANinja
      @NinjaOnANinja Před 3 lety +5

      Thats about where I would ruin my clutch learning the ropes having that happen.

    • @babyjeevitha
      @babyjeevitha Před 3 lety

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @tatoultatoian8492
    @tatoultatoian8492 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video sir, I'm a rookie only been 2 yrs into the trucking industry but i always watch videos to gain more experience by day and this was a top tier video and definitely helps with the understanding of the 18-speed transmission handling, safe trips boss!👍🏻

  • @NegativeROG
    @NegativeROG Před rokem

    I've seen 25 other guys explain this. I've only understood one. I feel I could handle this first try thanks to THIS video.

  • @AttilaTheHun333333
    @AttilaTheHun333333 Před 6 lety +631

    Next video..."how to look over the dashboard" ^^

    • @Sasnak
      @Sasnak  Před 6 lety +50

      The camera is at a downward angle to see the shift pattern better

    • @AttilaTheHun333333
      @AttilaTheHun333333 Před 6 lety +37

      Sasnak
      I suspected it is...I was just kidding of course. Thanks for the interesting video.

    • @andrewt3649
      @andrewt3649 Před 6 lety +1

      I was thinking the same. His eyes are level with the top of the dash.

    • @InTheZone85
      @InTheZone85 Před 6 lety +1

      would explain why so many big rigs follow within a car's length doing 60+ in a 55...

    • @scubadivingsince2006
      @scubadivingsince2006 Před 6 lety +2

      Jack‘s Wasted Life atleast he’s not running a Cali shifter looking like trucker ape hangers 👍🏻

  • @josesolis45
    @josesolis45 Před 5 lety +1731

    I have never drove anything bigger then a pick up. This video looked interesting so I clicked on it. All you truckers have my respect. I know people like to cut you off cause they don’t want to be behind y’all. But I don’t. I always let truckers in when I see the turning signal. What would this world be without truckers.

    • @commonconservative7551
      @commonconservative7551 Před 5 lety +34

      link......if people would get out of the mindset that they are letting someone cut in line on black Friday things would roll nice..........I try to pace the guy in front , but I leaft a lot of room that some drivers just hates, because he sees people cutting in legally.....but the worse drivers will speed up so u cannot change lanes.......now that is a real asshole

    • @aliabdi6094
      @aliabdi6094 Před 5 lety +3

      But why would they speed if they were driving slow and you're trying to overtake.

    • @MrNoodlyone
      @MrNoodlyone Před 5 lety +13

      Downhill? Probably using the Georgia overdrive. Trucks have a limiter... But downhill in neutral, they can roll faster. Remember, When accelerating they are burning 1 gallon a minute. Always trying to get back some of what they burned going up the hill, on the way down.

    • @julespeterson7873
      @julespeterson7873 Před 5 lety +10

      See if i have the room and i see the signal and this is for anyone not just truck drivers i prefer to go fast so i'll speed up ASAP to get out of the way if i can otherwise i will drop back. The only time i dont like being behind a big truck is if its raining cause holy road spray

    • @MrNoodlyone
      @MrNoodlyone Před 5 lety +4

      I'm from NJ. Part of the reason I got an SRT. Speed up all you want. I calls it my angry old man car... Punk kids!

  • @americanpaisareturns9051
    @americanpaisareturns9051 Před 2 lety +1

    A heart-warming affirmation of the can-do American Spirit inside us all.

  • @ressech1722
    @ressech1722 Před 2 lety

    Very good explanation, i’ll be getting my CDL and this video helped out a lot. Simple, clean cut and right to the point

  • @LMAO-ef3ip
    @LMAO-ef3ip Před 5 lety +676

    At least no one can steal his truck