For the first Entry, I do say, "Transmission Fluid Changing 0:18, 0:38, 1:16" and also "Flushing" I apologize for not elaborating on the differences between the two, so here's a video clarifying the differences and dangers of Flushing instead of Changing. czcams.com/video/o690DovjDAc/video.html
@@mathiastheapprentice Indeed it is. I have a -16 Polo with 1.0 TSI with around 160k km (100k mi) in the odo and I don't recall it ever having it's box oil changed. Edit: Oh, you may be asking what was the mileage when I got the car? Seven km. The paint was still drying on that thing when I got it.
i have met many people who do not know that transmissions even use oil, or don't even know that the tranmission exists and the dial that they probably use to shift their automatic vehicle just makes it park, go forward, backwards, or neutral, and i bet many people don't know what neutral is either, i think this is more of a USA problem though, would be good if in schools or something around when people are in their final year of school their was something to tell students the very basics of a car, such as what is a transmission or suspension, then again our schools would probably just choose to spend the money on extremely large tvs or putting "iNspIRaTioNaL aNd kInD" words all over the building that would costs thousands instead, wow as i go on it keeps getting sadder
Out of curiosity my car has not had its transmission fluid changed since the day it left the lot. It now has 430xxx km... pure luck? Would it be good to look into changing it now? I heard it was in its own equilibrium type thing and should be left. Edited spelling according to @Liggliluff
i always tried to compare a car to the human body. Engine is the heart, ECU is the brain, suspension and wheels are your limbs but ive never been able to compare the transmission to something, i always said the nervous system. But saying that, it blows my mind i couldnt say something more simpler like the spine 💀
Sometimes an automatic transmission will seem worse after a flush because the oil will provide more lubrication and allow a bit more slippage between the clutches in the transmission. Its important to remember that the damage is already done in those scenarios and changing the fluid will prevent more damage.
Some transmissions will actually brake after a very late fluid change because they honestly are already broken and the old fluid kinda lets it stay working so the advice to just change it is kinda risky tbh, it can be a lottery(apparently BMW e60 automatic does that a lot, but that's probably not the only case)
Thank you for opening my eyes. I haven't visited a doctor in years and I've just been winging it, now I've finally realized that I could've just bought a Human Male shop manual all along. Hope the peripheral nervous system wiring diagram isn't an extra book!
Another reason not touched on that manuals have traditionally been faster than automatics is that until recently, automatics have less gears or “speeds” than the same car as a manual. And the sportier trims may take that a step further and give the manual closer gear ratios to make it a bit faster off the line and such. Modern autos usually have more gears than their manual counterpart, and they’re able to shift much faster now.
@@brocklndrs but what would be the reasoning? The only thing I can think of is fuel mileage or that newer cars have enough power to take advantage of taller gearing
@@trashbandit2449 Emissions is a big one. Gotta get the tailpipe emissions compliant with the way they test it. I think engineering explained did a video on this
@@findRED that's what I initially figured. Although there are some that are geared very aggressive yet, at least in the last couple of years. My accord is at a pretty high rpm going down the highway, almost 2.5k at 60 in 6th gear. Maybe it's in a class where it's able to be less efficient and still meet emissions? Either way, emissions is a scam
I'd say automatics haven't really become equal (let alone better) until the year 2008. There were still mainly sloppy automatic transmissions out there that just didn't want to shift properly even in luxury vehicles (SMG for example). As someone who just likes manuals a lot more, one of the few automatic transmissions I'd actually go for is the 8 speed ZF automatic that's being used in modern BMWs and plenty other vehicles. My buddy has one and it shifts really smooth. Not to mention at some point in power the transmission must do the work by itself anyway, cause 99% of people couldn't shift as fast as the auto in a manual. And even then you'd have to do it consistently.
I was using a general rule of thumb, as certain manufacturers (stated again in the video with Subaru, which is still lacking with Autos) developed better autos sooner. For American cars, the Autos don't really beat Manuals literally until 2015 onwards. But for Euro cars, like you said, they've gotten it faster as early as 2005, but let's be honest. Most those fast shifting automatics then, were very experimental and hot garbage in reliability. 2010 onwards is a safer bet, but still not perfect.
Totally agree about greatly preferring manuals and also that the ZF 8HP is wonderful for an automatic. I'd just add that shifting quickly is something only really necessary in race conditions, and with a manual, the bottleneck isn't really how fast you *can* shift, but how much you're willing to wear out your synchros. Mechanical empathy limits my shift times and I don't mind it at all since I don't race.
@@nthgth Some cars just feel more natural with manuals and some with automatic in my opinion. I usually like manuals but for example volvo 850 automatics are fantastic :D Very smooth (for the time atleast) and pretty fast when needed.
@@BladedAngel I like using 2007 as a reference because that was around the time Porsche released the PDK (and the R35 GTR was released). And they blew away the competition in that department. EDIT: Nvm it was 2008. You get the point
Manual vs. automatic isn't just about the shifter - it's about the clutch for me. Directly interfacing with the engine. The difference vs. automatic is like having color vision with depth perception vs. monochrome and closing one eye.
I used to look down on automatics and hate them, but since I've driven my company's cars and ive been using adaptive cruise control lane keep assist and the other assistances I've fell in love with them.
I really don’t like adaptive cruse control, makes me slow down instead of just merging, messes up my fuel economy. All the other stuff is really convenient, rear camera is a godsend in crowded parking lots.
@craigstephenson7676 have you ever got to use the bird eye view parking cameras? I don't even have parking sensors on my car but seeing everything top down makes life so easy, especially in a suv in a tight parking space
It doesn't matter what car I'm driving. If it has an engine and 4 wheels I can still have a good time with it. I drove an automatic lifted Ford Ranger for a while (it was my step-grandpa's truck). Slowest vehicle I've ever driven, it handled like shit and the transmission slipped every now and then. However, actually driving it was some of the most fun I've ever had. The body roll was crazy. Unfortunately, one day the camshaft snapped so my step-gramps sold it. I know nobody cares but I did one of the best passes in that truck. I was behind a Cummins that was towing a trailer and saw that there was no oncoming traffic coming down the hill so I backed up quite a bit to gather enough speed and passed him on the inside of the corner by crossing the double yellow. Yes, it was a dick move. Yes, it was terrible driving. Was it fun though? Also yes.
These last two videos along with the reasons I stopped going to car meets video just made me realize thank you bladed for instilling this knowledge into me and generally showing me how to be a better person through your videos ❤️so I don’t have go through that annoying high schooler at a meet phase of my life
Paying attention to your transmission is probably one of the biggest things I’ve learned. I roasted my transmission by constantly beating on it and I ignored the slipping signs and then got stranded. Always let the trans warmup even if you need to get on the highway try to be easy on it cuz I’m 100% sure me getting on the highway and having the hit 6-7k when still cold kill it.
I was taught to always park in gear, so it's just habitual now to step on the clutch when I start the car. Just a safer habit than starting in neutral IMO.
Modern manual cars wont even let you turn them on if the clutch is not pressed, my miata 2020 is like that and my husbands forte gt manual is also like that, no clutch = no turning on the car.
I was going to say i didnt honestly even realize it was an option to start manuals without the clutch in, i was always told to press down the clutch but never why when starting do i guess that makes sense
Buddy of mine had an 01 Forester. Kept pretty good oil change maintenance, but never thought about changing the trans fluid. He went to change his own oil, and accidentally drained the trans fluid. Pitch black. I got there, we topped it off. Went to drive it and it went from driving fine to no longer having any gears. Keep in mind, it was in the upper 100,000s. Importance of fluid changes lol
7:41 Absolutely correct. I had to change the Mazda Transmission in my 89 Ford Ranger, the transmission itself was around 500 for a rebuilt, the total was around 4k a new engine for it cost around 2k and would have cost me around 3 to replace. I had the rear main, and a new clutch put on as well so it was kind of a steal. I had lost first and reverse. If anyone knows about those particular transmissions they do have some issues with linkages. The transmission and extended driveshafts for the 89 Rangers paired with the 2.9L V6 was under-engineered for a 140hp with 170ft-lbs the engine under high stress will outmatch either one. The rear diff will let you know if you need to change your u-joints if you've overworked it. Moral of the story... Don't try to pull vehicles of the same weight up an incline with a Ranger unless you feel like changing a few parts afterwards... and finding an extended driveshaft for a 89 2.9L extended cab rwd with a Mazda 5 speed transmission is a pain in the ass. It took me 8 months to find one...
6:56 the BRZ/86 doesn't use a CVT (heaven forbid!), It uses the Aisin A960 six-speed automatic. Also, some cars are still more fuel efficient (and cheaper) with the manual - Elantra N and WRX are two I can think of offhand.
@@sambrown6426 yeah if you know how to drive an automatic it's easy to step into manual. It if you never driven before its hard because you are learning more than just how to shift gears
In my personal experience its always been a lot easier to replace a transmission than an engine. In FWD vehicles its sometimes been easier to pull both engine and transmission as one unit and in RWD/4WD I've had a much easier time pulling the trans. Theres been a lot less stuff connected to them and they're smaller and lighter than engines so they're easier to manipulate out of a car. I've aslo never really had that many issues doing trans swaps and usually when modifications had to be made to the tunnel they were minor. I'm sure I messed with the structural rigidity a little but I've only ever had to cut a small piece out of the tunnel and weld in a wider piece or I've been able to get the necessary clearance by whacking the tunnel with a hammer.
If the vehicle originally came with a 2-3 speed auto or a 3-4 speed manual you probably will have to do some pretty extensive modifications to the tunnel to fit a 6-10 speed auto or 6 speed manual. But if your making that big of a change your probably going to be messing with just about every other part of the car so I wouldn't consider it to be all that much work when you're likely also replacing the engine, driveline, axles, brakes, and re organizing the engine bay as well as a good bit of interior work
About stopping or parking in gear: I actually learned it that way. When parking on flat or almost flat ground it's also a failsafe in case you forget to pull the handbrake. And yes, I have to engage the clutch because of this every time I start the engine, but my car won't let me start it when the clutch isn't engaged anyway, so that's that.
If a shop denies you a transmission service because "they don't want to damage it more" what they failed to say or did actually say and meant is "bring it to a more experienced mechanic so they can perform it and ensure that it won't cause any problems, or any underlying problems that we weren't aware of can be fixed before they become problems"
The reason it might be worse to change very bad auto fluid is because the transmission has become used to a lower pressure to engage gears, and when you change the fluid, that pressure is no longer high enough and it slips. Just change your fluid regularly please. Especially CVTs, they are so sensitive and I've seen those go out more then anything else.
This channel is the first time I ever came across a car channel that didn't make me feel overwhelmed with stats that I don't necessarily need to care about (yet) while giving me extremely useful information to build on as I get deeper into learning how to best care for my brand new car. You finally earned a subscription from me.
eheh.. I was taught since day one to always start my manual in first gear (Foot on clutch all the way down, other on brakes, turn key) and it seems to slot in fine
My father has a forklift. That one we always park in gear and it never had any problems with the transmission. Litterally everything else makes problems, it has multiple hydraulic leaks, no handbrake (which is why we park it in gear), the off switch does not work, meaning the only way to turn the engine off is to stall it (which is not really that easy considering the brakes are not that good anymore), the fuel pump makes problems every now and then and the clutch definitly needs to be replaced, but the trans never made any problems.
I live in Sweden and here we're taught in driving school to park the car in gear, PARTICULARLY if you park it on a hill. It reduces the chances of the car rolling away in case your e-brake fails or isn't properly applied. Saabs won't even allow you to remove the key if you don't put it in reverse. Also, I don't know if it's true, but I've heard that automatics only are faster and more efficient because car manufacturers actively give their manuals poor gearing to push people towards autos.
i believe that the manufacturers are pushing automatics so they don't have to design and install two different transmissions. this way it will make the manufacturing process smoother and cheaper with much less defect probability. it's way more efficient (and boring) to make everything the same.
Tbh trans fluid should be considered sorta like the other fluids. Worth the cost of replacing more often to ensure the vehicle operates with less damage over time. Replace filters when changing fluids, change oils more often if you idle a lot, etc. On leaving the car in gear, you should do it because it's an extra measure against brake failure. You can slide it back out of gear without pressing the clutch, and if there's any resistance it's a sign your brakes are failing.
i bought my first car two years ago, the first service came soon after (engine oil with filter, coolant, gearbox oil and other filters). before changing the trans oil it was whiney when the car was decelerating, it wasnt awful but it was noticable, afterwards it was much smoother and quieter.
When it comes to higher power cars (400+ hp), I prefer an auto/dct. Even more so when it's modified, it's just a chore driving a manual. But that's just my experience/opinion. I have a 500hp 335i, I definitely prefer the auto with a tune.
When comparing the same car 0 to 60 time between automatic and manual it's not Apples to Apples because the gear ratios are going to be different depending on government regulations or whatever other reason the manufacturers decide to differ the two. But I can launching manual car a lot harder than I can launch a torque converter car, with out launch control and all that.
Surprised to hear the BRZ with a manual transmission is faster than the automatic. Not like I'll be reaching that kind of 0-60 time myself as I'm still dogshit when it comes to getting to speed from a complete stop at a reasonable pace.
Having seen the clutch throwout bearing in my old VW, I wouldn't stand on the clutch for more that a few seconds lol. Also, both my cars had a manual trans that was not sealed, and the oil in them was just black.
When I got my car it was at 160k miles. It started giving me minor transmission problems so I decided to check the fluid. Shit was dark brown. Never changed in 160k miles. 100% killed those plants I dumped it on
I prefer automatic transmissions for daily drivers. Not because they're faster than manuals, but because they're easier to live with especially in areas with hills and heavy traffic. And BTW, the BRZ is the only Subaru that doesn't use a CVT (not counting the Solterra, that's an EV). It uses a 6 speed automatic transmission (probably from Toyota).
I'm aware, but unfortunately, my brain was still on the Subaru WRX I mentioned before it. Which does indeed use a CVT for it's Automatic version. Either way, both of those Subaru's have Manuals that heavily outperform their underdeveloped autos!
As a Dutch person I started learning in a manual car, and that made me notice 2 things about modern cars: 1 they won't start unless you have the clutch down, whether or not you are in gear. 2 driving instructors seem to follow the "keep it in gear clutch down" rule, probably because getting away fast at intersections is what gets you your license in the busy roads here.
Something crazy to me is Ford says my Fiesta ST transmission service is at 150,000 miles. I did it at 40K miles but blew me away how far out they said it's due.
I NEVER park my car in gear. Even on an incline, for exactly the reason you mentioned. I also bypass the clutch sensor so I can start it without the clutch, so take it with a grain of salt.
I was about to link you to a Noob's Guide Playlist, but then I realized, I never talked about Tires, only wheels. Dang you got me, I guess we'll do a tire video!
YES! And the diff between "extreme performance summer," "Max performance summer," and "ultra high performance summer." Maybe these are mostly arbitrary and interchangeable terms used by the Tire Rack lol
I've gotten heat many times in the past just for saying this, which is quite petty really, but still. I don't find manuals fun at all, all that engagement and whatnot that is always brought up, I don't really feel any of that more than what I do with paddles. I don't care about having to use the lever or the stick or whatever you want to call it, or the clutch pedal, they're just monotonous movements of my hand and my foot; at least to me, so I appreciate that I don't have to do it with an automatic.
staying in gear while you're stopped wears something called the release bearing in your clutch so as a manual driver myself i would say you should keep your clutch up as much as possible
Btw, there's a difference between flush and drain+refill. I drove my car in "mexico", and I had my manual transmission fluid analyzed. It had about 4x more metal than average on a per-mile basis. The shifting was horrible. New fluid and it felt great 👍
I had my b5.5 passat manual swapped recently. Took me some time to get used to it, I used to lift my clutch up in gear at stoplight for idk what automated reason and stall, sometimes when slowing down to tollbooths I'd forget it's manual and car would start shaking violently cuz of going like 40kmh in 5th gear etc, also starting the car in gear and stalling immediately, yeah happened dozens of times... Now me and the car are like we are made for each other lol...
I have an '02 Prius with an eCVT. No push-belt or chain. Hardly any moving parts, just two electric motors connected to what's essentially a differential. It can withstand all kinds of abuse that would kill a torque-converter or DCT. Impossible to neutral-dump. Brake-loading gives you more battery charge, which you can then release in a surge of instantaneous torque if you let off the brake while keeping the accelerator to the floor. Perfectly okay with being slammed into reverse while rolling, because it's literally just switching the direction of an electric motor.
sitting stopped in a manual car with the transmission in gear and the clutch pushed in will more quickly wear out your throwout bearing, and that is absolutely true. If you're stopped at a red light there is really no reason to keep a car in gear, give your left foot a break. After all it only takes about half a second at most to put it in gear and get going. As for bikes, I don't ride a motorcycle so I can't really say anything on that
I think there's room for both styles of Transmission, but unfortunately having right hemiplegic cerebral palsy I'm shoehorned into needing an Automatic.
On that first myth about the changing the transmission fluid I would say not to change it if the fluid is burnt or has metal shavings within the fluid. Had multiple cars, typically Volvos, not move after doing a fluid flush so in that specific scenario, do not change it.
This can can be expanded into "Misconceptions about..." series: • Drivetrain • Wheels • Suspension • Chasis • Body • Boot/Trunk • Interior • Infotainment • Electrics • Fuel
It's smart to change your transmission fluid for every three or four oil changes. At least that's what I do. A transmission flush is expensive, so it's best to just learn how to do it. It's overcharged bs for about 30min-1hour job. I only say that as a person who likes to take my time to make sure I completely get all the fluid out without pumping it out. I think they charge something around $600 for my Focus ST trans flush? Idk never took it to a shop for that. It's literally as easy as an oil change, except you need a pump to add fluid.
You should really mention that flushing a super old transmission that hasn’t been flushed in decades it’s better to just keep the old fluid. Because if you drain it out yourself wrong you can end up clogging the sensors. This is very important I wish you mentioned
Yeah, if you're really far past the proper interval, theres probably a caked on layer of old oil and grime inside the transmission, and the detergents in the new oil sloshing around can break up that layer, which sounds great except theres no filter, so whatever breaks off is just floating around causing problems.
Ngl if you’re already having rough shifts/ banging and you exchange the fluid there’s a very solid chance you’re going to ruin that transmission, there are sometimes where it’s caught soon enough but if you already have friction material and symptoms like rough or hard shifts you should just ride that baby out, the amount of times I’ve seen people do an exchange at that point and it resulted in more damage is huge
This one, I'll never come back from buying milk from! If y'all don't know the series he's referencing go check it out: czcams.com/video/C7-AWJJKF-s/video.html
Flushing a transmission that's never had a fluid change will lead to problems, the only thing keeping it working well is the clutch material suspended in the fluid. Ass soon as you flush it will start missing.
There are situations when you dont want to park your manual transmision car in gear. If you have VW car with TSI engine, park your car in 1st gear and someone gently pushes you from the front (while reversing from carpark) he might end up with cracked bumper but you will have damaged engine as the piston will hit the valve.
Now that you mentioned it, yeah manual transmission is fun especially on bikes, hooo boy it's so fun that you don't want to use auto bikes(?) Ever again. Well not ever again but you would prefer manual than automatic.
Watch any video online of comparing cars with manual and automatic transmissions. You'll always see the automatic driver just chilling, dead face. Maybe they'll be a little excited from the acceleration but it quickly drops off. Whereas the manual driver will have a beaming smile the whole way. Manual all the time every time for me. So much fun!
For the first Entry, I do say, "Transmission Fluid Changing 0:18, 0:38, 1:16" and also "Flushing"
I apologize for not elaborating on the differences between the two, so here's a video clarifying the differences and dangers of Flushing instead of Changing.
czcams.com/video/o690DovjDAc/video.html
I’m pretty sure VW say that their gearbox oil is lifetime oil. Ofc the forums say to change it at set intervals, which makes sense.
@@mathiastheapprentice Indeed it is. I have a -16 Polo with 1.0 TSI with around 160k km (100k mi) in the odo and I don't recall it ever having it's box oil changed.
Edit: Oh, you may be asking what was the mileage when I got the car? Seven km. The paint was still drying on that thing when I got it.
i have met many people who do not know that transmissions even use oil, or don't even know that the tranmission exists and the dial that they probably use to shift their automatic vehicle just makes it park, go forward, backwards, or neutral, and i bet many people don't know what neutral is either, i think this is more of a USA problem though, would be good if in schools or something around when people are in their final year of school their was something to tell students the very basics of a car, such as what is a transmission or suspension, then again our schools would probably just choose to spend the money on extremely large tvs or putting "iNspIRaTioNaL aNd kInD" words all over the building that would costs thousands instead, wow as i go on it keeps getting sadder
Sorry to break it to you, but Chevrolet Corvette will realese Sedan as well as an SUV in 2025.
@@imtf39 IDGAF, I've stopped being a Corvette fanboy when I remembered how fun bikes are. haha 2 wheels go brrrrrrrrrrrr
Bladed is slowly trying to turn us into bike enthusiasts
MUHAHAHAHA
I think what bladed was trying to teach us all along is that the car guys final form is motercycle enthusiast.
@@tyreksimmons4167 Funny thing is, I started off as a bike guy. I am returning to monke, err I mean bike
b i k e
@@BladedAngel dang. I was just about to say that you were slowly turning into your brother Omni
Lol returning to bike
when a car channel turns into engineering channel .....noice
Hell nah, I'm too dum for that.
Redneck science
Never understood the anti engineer mentality
@@BladedAngel teach us da guey
Still about cars ….
"Lifetime fluid" = lifetime of the car's warranty
THANK YOU! SOmeone get's the manufacturer's meaning when they market, "lifetime"
Lifetime for them, not for us!
Out of curiosity my car has not had its transmission fluid changed since the day it left the lot. It now has 430xxx km... pure luck? Would it be good to look into changing it now? I heard it was in its own equilibrium type thing and should be left.
Edited spelling according to @Liggliluff
@@Jmoneus *km
Just like you don't write "200 000 mis" or "2000 fts", you don't write "kms"
i always tried to compare a car to the human body. Engine is the heart, ECU is the brain, suspension and wheels are your limbs but ive never been able to compare the transmission to something, i always said the nervous system. But saying that, it blows my mind i couldnt say something more simpler like the spine 💀
I too, once wondered what to call the Transmission, but once I saw a diagram of the Transmission silhouette in a car, it reminded me of our Spine!
and the turbos/superchargers are the vapes😂😌
the driveshaft reminded me of the spine 💀
@@fierfighter well, driveshaft is part of the transmission so...
The nervous system is the wiring harness
Sometimes an automatic transmission will seem worse after a flush because the oil will provide more lubrication and allow a bit more slippage between the clutches in the transmission. Its important to remember that the damage is already done in those scenarios and changing the fluid will prevent more damage.
Some transmissions will actually brake after a very late fluid change because they honestly are already broken and the old fluid kinda lets it stay working so the advice to just change it is kinda risky tbh, it can be a lottery(apparently BMW e60 automatic does that a lot, but that's probably not the only case)
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Never flush your auto trans
Just change the oil is enough
Thank you for opening my eyes.
I haven't visited a doctor in years and I've just been winging it, now I've finally realized that I could've just bought a Human Male shop manual all along.
Hope the peripheral nervous system wiring diagram isn't an extra book!
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Another reason not touched on that manuals have traditionally been faster than automatics is that until recently, automatics have less gears or “speeds” than the same car as a manual. And the sportier trims may take that a step further and give the manual closer gear ratios to make it a bit faster off the line and such. Modern autos usually have more gears than their manual counterpart, and they’re able to shift much faster now.
I heard manufacturers are actually purposely gearing manuals to be slower
@@brocklndrs but what would be the reasoning?
The only thing I can think of is fuel mileage or that newer cars have enough power to take advantage of taller gearing
@@trashbandit2449 Emissions is a big one. Gotta get the tailpipe emissions compliant with the way they test it. I think engineering explained did a video on this
@@findRED that's what I initially figured. Although there are some that are geared very aggressive yet, at least in the last couple of years. My accord is at a pretty high rpm going down the highway, almost 2.5k at 60 in 6th gear. Maybe it's in a class where it's able to be less efficient and still meet emissions?
Either way, emissions is a scam
Until recently being before 2005/2006
I'd say automatics haven't really become equal (let alone better) until the year 2008. There were still mainly sloppy automatic transmissions out there that just didn't want to shift properly even in luxury vehicles (SMG for example).
As someone who just likes manuals a lot more, one of the few automatic transmissions I'd actually go for is the 8 speed ZF automatic that's being used in modern BMWs and plenty other vehicles. My buddy has one and it shifts really smooth.
Not to mention at some point in power the transmission must do the work by itself anyway, cause 99% of people couldn't shift as fast as the auto in a manual. And even then you'd have to do it consistently.
I was using a general rule of thumb, as certain manufacturers (stated again in the video with Subaru, which is still lacking with Autos) developed better autos sooner. For American cars, the Autos don't really beat Manuals literally until 2015 onwards. But for Euro cars, like you said, they've gotten it faster as early as 2005, but let's be honest. Most those fast shifting automatics then, were very experimental and hot garbage in reliability. 2010 onwards is a safer bet, but still not perfect.
Totally agree about greatly preferring manuals and also that the ZF 8HP is wonderful for an automatic.
I'd just add that shifting quickly is something only really necessary in race conditions, and with a manual, the bottleneck isn't really how fast you *can* shift, but how much you're willing to wear out your synchros.
Mechanical empathy limits my shift times and I don't mind it at all since I don't race.
I’d say until 2004 the Infiniti transmissions were pretty good and quick shifting
@@nthgth Some cars just feel more natural with manuals and some with automatic in my opinion.
I usually like manuals but for example volvo 850 automatics are fantastic :D Very smooth (for the time atleast) and pretty fast when needed.
@@BladedAngel I like using 2007 as a reference because that was around the time Porsche released the PDK (and the R35 GTR was released). And they blew away the competition in that department.
EDIT: Nvm it was 2008. You get the point
Manual vs. automatic isn't just about the shifter - it's about the clutch for me. Directly interfacing with the engine.
The difference vs. automatic is like having color vision with depth perception vs. monochrome and closing one eye.
Absolutely. I clutches disappear I will forever use left foot braking. At least that way I can keep that foot occupied.
I feel more of a direct Link with an automatic, shifting gears feels like an interruption to me
I prefer paddle shift. Best of both worlds.
@@sonzu-officialmusicchannel640 same, paddle shifts make me feel like a pro racing driver, especially when you're gearing down to go through a turn
@@MultiBoblight i mean your just pressing a paddle though, doing actual downshifts is way more satisfying
I used to look down on automatics and hate them, but since I've driven my company's cars and ive been using adaptive cruise control lane keep assist and the other assistances I've fell in love with them.
I really don’t like adaptive cruse control, makes me slow down instead of just merging, messes up my fuel economy. All the other stuff is really convenient, rear camera is a godsend in crowded parking lots.
@craigstephenson7676 have you ever got to use the bird eye view parking cameras? I don't even have parking sensors on my car but seeing everything top down makes life so easy, especially in a suv in a tight parking space
@@joes661 my car doesn’t have the Birds Eye view, just the rear view one by the license plate
It doesn't matter what car I'm driving. If it has an engine and 4 wheels I can still have a good time with it. I drove an automatic lifted Ford Ranger for a while (it was my step-grandpa's truck). Slowest vehicle I've ever driven, it handled like shit and the transmission slipped every now and then. However, actually driving it was some of the most fun I've ever had. The body roll was crazy. Unfortunately, one day the camshaft snapped so my step-gramps sold it.
I know nobody cares but I did one of the best passes in that truck. I was behind a Cummins that was towing a trailer and saw that there was no oncoming traffic coming down the hill so I backed up quite a bit to gather enough speed and passed him on the inside of the corner by crossing the double yellow. Yes, it was a dick move. Yes, it was terrible driving. Was it fun though? Also yes.
These last two videos along with the reasons I stopped going to car meets video just made me realize thank you bladed for instilling this knowledge into me and generally showing me how to be a better person through your videos ❤️so I don’t have go through that annoying high schooler at a meet phase of my life
Paying attention to your transmission is probably one of the biggest things I’ve learned. I roasted my transmission by constantly beating on it and I ignored the slipping signs and then got stranded. Always let the trans warmup even if you need to get on the highway try to be easy on it cuz I’m 100% sure me getting on the highway and having the hit 6-7k when still cold kill it.
I was taught to always park in gear, so it's just habitual now to step on the clutch when I start the car. Just a safer habit than starting in neutral IMO.
Modern manual cars wont even let you turn them on if the clutch is not pressed, my miata 2020 is like that and my husbands forte gt manual is also like that, no clutch = no turning on the car.
@@AtomicBoomy dad's 02 focus station wagon won't turn on if you don't press the clutch either lol
I was going to say i didnt honestly even realize it was an option to start manuals without the clutch in, i was always told to press down the clutch but never why when starting do i guess that makes sense
Buddy of mine had an 01 Forester. Kept pretty good oil change maintenance, but never thought about changing the trans fluid. He went to change his own oil, and accidentally drained the trans fluid. Pitch black. I got there, we topped it off. Went to drive it and it went from driving fine to no longer having any gears. Keep in mind, it was in the upper 100,000s. Importance of fluid changes lol
Yeah if it hasn't been changed for so long it's better to just leave it
7:41 Absolutely correct. I had to change the Mazda Transmission in my 89 Ford Ranger, the transmission itself was around 500 for a rebuilt, the total was around 4k a new engine for it cost around 2k and would have cost me around 3 to replace. I had the rear main, and a new clutch put on as well so it was kind of a steal. I had lost first and reverse. If anyone knows about those particular transmissions they do have some issues with linkages.
The transmission and extended driveshafts for the 89 Rangers paired with the 2.9L V6 was under-engineered for a 140hp with 170ft-lbs the engine under high stress will outmatch either one. The rear diff will let you know if you need to change your u-joints if you've overworked it.
Moral of the story...
Don't try to pull vehicles of the same weight up an incline with a Ranger unless you feel like changing a few parts afterwards... and finding an extended driveshaft for a 89 2.9L extended cab rwd with a Mazda 5 speed transmission is a pain in the ass. It took me 8 months to find one...
9:10 LMFAO! Bro, yes!
Drive whatever you want. Don't be the one to make your entire personality about what transmission you use. Have a good day :)
6:56 the BRZ/86 doesn't use a CVT (heaven forbid!), It uses the Aisin A960 six-speed automatic.
Also, some cars are still more fuel efficient (and cheaper) with the manual - Elantra N and WRX are two I can think of offhand.
Assuming you know how to properly drive them
@@WarriorOfEden3033 My neighbor has a 4th gen WRX, and he's teaching me how to drive stick in it. It's honestly not as hard as I thought it would be.
@@sambrown6426 yeah if you know how to drive an automatic it's easy to step into manual. It if you never driven before its hard because you are learning more than just how to shift gears
In my personal experience its always been a lot easier to replace a transmission than an engine. In FWD vehicles its sometimes been easier to pull both engine and transmission as one unit and in RWD/4WD I've had a much easier time pulling the trans. Theres been a lot less stuff connected to them and they're smaller and lighter than engines so they're easier to manipulate out of a car. I've aslo never really had that many issues doing trans swaps and usually when modifications had to be made to the tunnel they were minor. I'm sure I messed with the structural rigidity a little but I've only ever had to cut a small piece out of the tunnel and weld in a wider piece or I've been able to get the necessary clearance by whacking the tunnel with a hammer.
If the vehicle originally came with a 2-3 speed auto or a 3-4 speed manual you probably will have to do some pretty extensive modifications to the tunnel to fit a 6-10 speed auto or 6 speed manual. But if your making that big of a change your probably going to be messing with just about every other part of the car so I wouldn't consider it to be all that much work when you're likely also replacing the engine, driveline, axles, brakes, and re organizing the engine bay as well as a good bit of interior work
Manual is king of longevity and reliability. And it's FUN.
Transmissions get me where I need to go
car go brrr, brain make happy noises.
About stopping or parking in gear: I actually learned it that way. When parking on flat or almost flat ground it's also a failsafe in case you forget to pull the handbrake.
And yes, I have to engage the clutch because of this every time I start the engine, but my car won't let me start it when the clutch isn't engaged anyway, so that's that.
If a shop denies you a transmission service because "they don't want to damage it more" what they failed to say or did actually say and meant is "bring it to a more experienced mechanic so they can perform it and ensure that it won't cause any problems, or any underlying problems that we weren't aware of can be fixed before they become problems"
The reason it might be worse to change very bad auto fluid is because the transmission has become used to a lower pressure to engage gears, and when you change the fluid, that pressure is no longer high enough and it slips. Just change your fluid regularly please. Especially CVTs, they are so sensitive and I've seen those go out more then anything else.
This channel is the first time I ever came across a car channel that didn't make me feel overwhelmed with stats that I don't necessarily need to care about (yet) while giving me extremely useful information to build on as I get deeper into learning how to best care for my brand new car. You finally earned a subscription from me.
Really good to know, thanks. I really forgot about my automatic transmission, just hitting 115,427 miles 😐
Italian automatic transmission:
You push-a da pedal in here, you move-a da lever there, it automatically goes into gear
eheh.. I was taught since day one to always start my manual in first gear (Foot on clutch all the way down, other on brakes, turn key) and it seems to slot in fine
Yeah, I fully engage clutch too and start in gear. I've never had an issue, I just think it's easier to park in gear.
My father has a forklift. That one we always park in gear and it never had any problems with the transmission. Litterally everything else makes problems, it has multiple hydraulic leaks, no handbrake (which is why we park it in gear), the off switch does not work, meaning the only way to turn the engine off is to stall it (which is not really that easy considering the brakes are not that good anymore), the fuel pump makes problems every now and then and the clutch definitly needs to be replaced, but the trans never made any problems.
Bladed never fails to burnout
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Revenge
Do freevalve tech next! Its a technology that I wish was in all ICE cars. Also, a guy on youtube made a homemade one and put it on a miata.
I live in Sweden and here we're taught in driving school to park the car in gear, PARTICULARLY if you park it on a hill. It reduces the chances of the car rolling away in case your e-brake fails or isn't properly applied. Saabs won't even allow you to remove the key if you don't put it in reverse.
Also, I don't know if it's true, but I've heard that automatics only are faster and more efficient because car manufacturers actively give their manuals poor gearing to push people towards autos.
i believe that the manufacturers are pushing automatics so they don't have to design and install two different transmissions. this way it will make the manufacturing process smoother and cheaper with much less defect probability. it's way more efficient (and boring) to make everything the same.
Tbh trans fluid should be considered sorta like the other fluids. Worth the cost of replacing more often to ensure the vehicle operates with less damage over time. Replace filters when changing fluids, change oils more often if you idle a lot, etc.
On leaving the car in gear, you should do it because it's an extra measure against brake failure. You can slide it back out of gear without pressing the clutch, and if there's any resistance it's a sign your brakes are failing.
Great video can't wait for a misconceptions on car types/size like suv,sedans ,crossovers etc
My car's gearbox felt bit off. It felt slushy and second gear didn't engage properly. Changed the transmission fluid, and it got instantly better.
i bought my first car two years ago, the first service came soon after (engine oil with filter, coolant, gearbox oil and other filters). before changing the trans oil it was whiney when the car was decelerating, it wasnt awful but it was noticable, afterwards it was much smoother and quieter.
When it comes to higher power cars (400+ hp), I prefer an auto/dct. Even more so when it's modified, it's just a chore driving a manual. But that's just my experience/opinion.
I have a 500hp 335i, I definitely prefer the auto with a tune.
The first misconception: Manual drivers thinking that driving a manual is rocket science
Agreed
That's so USA, this problem literally doesn't exist anywhere else
When comparing the same car 0 to 60 time between automatic and manual it's not Apples to Apples because the gear ratios are going to be different depending on government regulations or whatever other reason the manufacturers decide to differ the two. But I can launching manual car a lot harder than I can launch a torque converter car, with out launch control and all that.
Surprised to hear the BRZ with a manual transmission is faster than the automatic. Not like I'll be reaching that kind of 0-60 time myself as I'm still dogshit when it comes to getting to speed from a complete stop at a reasonable pace.
The manual also has shorter gearing than the auto - this is why the auto has better mpg
The WRX too
Having seen the clutch throwout bearing in my old VW, I wouldn't stand on the clutch for more that a few seconds lol. Also, both my cars had a manual trans that was not sealed, and the oil in them was just black.
You're the only person that mentioned this... My left leg would be sore waiting for the light to turn green, if I stayed in gear.
When I got my car it was at 160k miles. It started giving me minor transmission problems so I decided to check the fluid. Shit was dark brown. Never changed in 160k miles. 100% killed those plants I dumped it on
I prefer automatic transmissions for daily drivers. Not because they're faster than manuals, but because they're easier to live with especially in areas with hills and heavy traffic. And BTW, the BRZ is the only Subaru that doesn't use a CVT (not counting the Solterra, that's an EV). It uses a 6 speed automatic transmission (probably from Toyota).
I'm aware, but unfortunately, my brain was still on the Subaru WRX I mentioned before it. Which does indeed use a CVT for it's Automatic version.
Either way, both of those Subaru's have Manuals that heavily outperform their underdeveloped autos!
another benefit of keeping the vehicle in gear is it prevents theft (to some degree) as the gear keeps the car locked in
In my experience changing the fluid with hundreds of thousands of miles can make the transmission worse than it was before. Not always, but sometimes
As a Dutch person I started learning in a manual car, and that made me notice 2 things about modern cars: 1 they won't start unless you have the clutch down, whether or not you are in gear. 2 driving instructors seem to follow the "keep it in gear clutch down" rule, probably because getting away fast at intersections is what gets you your license in the busy roads here.
Something crazy to me is Ford says my Fiesta ST transmission service is at 150,000 miles. I did it at 40K miles but blew me away how far out they said it's due.
I NEVER park my car in gear. Even on an incline, for exactly the reason you mentioned. I also bypass the clutch sensor so I can start it without the clutch, so take it with a grain of salt.
hey can you make a video of tires (the diff between drag,race,normal/street,drift,etc.)
I was about to link you to a Noob's Guide Playlist, but then I realized, I never talked about Tires, only wheels.
Dang you got me, I guess we'll do a tire video!
YES! And the diff between "extreme performance summer," "Max performance summer," and "ultra high performance summer."
Maybe these are mostly arbitrary and interchangeable terms used by the Tire Rack lol
I've gotten heat many times in the past just for saying this, which is quite petty really, but still. I don't find manuals fun at all, all that engagement and whatnot that is always brought up, I don't really feel any of that more than what I do with paddles. I don't care about having to use the lever or the stick or whatever you want to call it, or the clutch pedal, they're just monotonous movements of my hand and my foot; at least to me, so I appreciate that I don't have to do it with an automatic.
staying in gear while you're stopped wears something called the release bearing in your clutch so as a manual driver myself i would say you should keep your clutch up as much as possible
Btw, there's a difference between flush and drain+refill. I drove my car in "mexico", and I had my manual transmission fluid analyzed. It had about 4x more metal than average on a per-mile basis. The shifting was horrible. New fluid and it felt great 👍
Oh I just saw the top comment regarding changing fluid vs flushing
The most fun transmission I have ever had, was the one in the 2nd gen Scion Tc (2011+), I can't stand manual
That’s a really great auto trans, I test drove a 2nd gen TC and I still want to buy one. They also sound great with a couple of bolt ons too
5:35 bladed angels inner Mr. Regular appears
Ayo? Is that TT2 customize music I hear? A man of even more culture?
I had my b5.5 passat manual swapped recently. Took me some time to get used to it, I used to lift my clutch up in gear at stoplight for idk what automated reason and stall, sometimes when slowing down to tollbooths I'd forget it's manual and car would start shaking violently cuz of going like 40kmh in 5th gear etc, also starting the car in gear and stalling immediately, yeah happened dozens of times... Now me and the car are like we are made for each other lol...
Keeping your car in gear with the engine running at a stop wears out the the throwout bearing in a manual transmission.
I have an '02 Prius with an eCVT. No push-belt or chain. Hardly any moving parts, just two electric motors connected to what's essentially a differential. It can withstand all kinds of abuse that would kill a torque-converter or DCT. Impossible to neutral-dump. Brake-loading gives you more battery charge, which you can then release in a surge of instantaneous torque if you let off the brake while keeping the accelerator to the floor. Perfectly okay with being slammed into reverse while rolling, because it's literally just switching the direction of an electric motor.
9:00 i was about to make a sandevistan joke, good job!
"It's always better to go with something that fits in your tunnel as is..." -Bladed 2022
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sitting stopped in a manual car with the transmission in gear and the clutch pushed in will more quickly wear out your throwout bearing, and that is absolutely true. If you're stopped at a red light there is really no reason to keep a car in gear, give your left foot a break. After all it only takes about half a second at most to put it in gear and get going. As for bikes, I don't ride a motorcycle so I can't really say anything on that
In India a lot of people who own older bikes with carburetor will turnoff their engine of thier bike by stalling it in first gear
No.3 is the realest, i can have a bad day then drive and have some fun lmao
love the tekken tag music in the background
We got tought to always press the clutch before starting the motor :D
"we created them, so we obviously know how to fix them"
*Cries in software developer*
In Germany everybody turns his manual car in gear if they park just in case the parking brake is not pulled hard enough or fails or something else.
9:36 "We built cars so we know how to fix them" I'm speechless, I'm gonna let mechanic go on a tangent about this...
“Don’t modify your chassis”
*Rob Dahm drag racing a 4WD 4rotor RX7 with no floor* 😅
I think there's room for both styles of Transmission, but unfortunately having right hemiplegic cerebral palsy I'm shoehorned into needing an Automatic.
This is the second miata moment of all time!
Thanks for the technical lessons!
On that first myth about the changing the transmission fluid I would say not to change it if the fluid is burnt or has metal shavings within the fluid. Had multiple cars, typically Volvos, not move after doing a fluid flush so in that specific scenario, do not change it.
I was about to do this with my Volvo 240, Now I think I'll probably stick to not doing it lol 😅 now that you said that
auto or manual or both, I have heard of this problem being mainly related to autos
@@proarmy70 Auto
Tekken tag 2 music in the video. Beautiful
This can can be expanded into "Misconceptions about..." series:
• Drivetrain
• Wheels
• Suspension
• Chasis
• Body
• Boot/Trunk
• Interior
• Infotainment
• Electrics
• Fuel
i cant believe he came back
It's smart to change your transmission fluid for every three or four oil changes. At least that's what I do. A transmission flush is expensive, so it's best to just learn how to do it. It's overcharged bs for about 30min-1hour job.
I only say that as a person who likes to take my time to make sure I completely get all the fluid out without pumping it out. I think they charge something around $600 for my Focus ST trans flush? Idk never took it to a shop for that. It's literally as easy as an oil change, except you need a pump to add fluid.
My Manual is a 2003-2008 and the stick shift is a full second faster than its auto variant to 0-60. With a full 15whp advantage
Hey Bladed, what are the torque specs on a 2004 Male Knee Tendons? Asking for a friend.
9:02 cyberpunk reference goes hard
Automatick stick shift transmission. At least deserved an honorable mention.
You should really mention that flushing a super old transmission that hasn’t been flushed in decades it’s better to just keep the old fluid. Because if you drain it out yourself wrong you can end up clogging the sensors. This is very important I wish you mentioned
Yeah, if you're really far past the proper interval, theres probably a caked on layer of old oil and grime inside the transmission, and the detergents in the new oil sloshing around can break up that layer, which sounds great except theres no filter, so whatever breaks off is just floating around causing problems.
Absolutely! The "just do it anyways" advice is kind of detached from reality
changing trans fluids on older cars is actually worse sometimes as it causes it to slip
I recognize that Tekken Tag Tournament 2 music in the background, good choice 👏👏
Was waiting for so long to here "Bladed Angel out" and he didn't say it so I guess there's a part 2 lol
Just came from the engines video and I'm here for this!
Ngl if you’re already having rough shifts/ banging and you exchange the fluid there’s a very solid chance you’re going to ruin that transmission, there are sometimes where it’s caught soon enough but if you already have friction material and symptoms like rough or hard shifts you should just ride that baby out, the amount of times I’ve seen people do an exchange at that point and it resulted in more damage is huge
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Hey bladed i remember you to make another Videos about Most influential cars
This one, I'll never come back from buying milk from!
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@@BladedAngel haha yes
Flushing a transmission that's never had a fluid change will lead to problems, the only thing keeping it working well is the clutch material suspended in the fluid. Ass soon as you flush it will start missing.
It was fine in my 25-year-old Honda at least
There are situations when you dont want to park your manual transmision car in gear. If you have VW car with TSI engine, park your car in 1st gear and someone gently pushes you from the front (while reversing from carpark) he might end up with cracked bumper but you will have damaged engine as the piston will hit the valve.
Don't flush the transmission. Drop the pan and change the filter. Then replace the same amount of fluid than came out of the pan.
8:48 welp, my car doesn't have a brain 😁
Now that you mentioned it, yeah manual transmission is fun especially on bikes, hooo boy it's so fun that you don't want to use auto bikes(?) Ever again. Well not ever again but you would prefer manual than automatic.
Watch any video online of comparing cars with manual and automatic transmissions. You'll always see the automatic driver just chilling, dead face. Maybe they'll be a little excited from the acceleration but it quickly drops off. Whereas the manual driver will have a beaming smile the whole way. Manual all the time every time for me. So much fun!
Dont flush any transmission ever! Just drain and fill. Also replace transmission filter if it is recommended
Tekken tag 2 theme in the background
My car has a CVT. The dealership and every shop I've gone to refuses to flush the transmission.... It needs a flush direly, but no one will do it.
4:27 A lot of Americans don't really see motorcyclists Lmao Fr tho
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