Manual Transmission
Manual Transmissions, with proper maintenance, are generally pretty reliable. However, internal failures do happen. When an internal failure occurs, these transmissions are typically service friendly and are able to be rebuilt by a qualified technician. Naturally, that can come with some significant expense. Most repair work performed on Manual Transmissions is related to the clutch. Since the clutch is a component that is designed to wear, replacement is inevitable. Clutch replacement can also cause a hefty service bill since the transmission will have to be removed from the vehicle. Beware of clutch replacement coupons offered by some repair facilities. The cost of clutch replacement can vary dramatically from car to car and there is no reasonable way to put a blanket price on these repairs. Manual Transmission service is generally pretty simple and affordable. Check your owner’s manual for the proper service interval as well as the correct replacement fluid.
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 A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in virtually all automotive and truck applications. On automotive applications, the manual transmission is commonly the standard equipment offered by the manufacturer. Most all manual transmissions feature a driver-operated clutch and a movable gear selector (some are set up differently). Most automotive manual transmissions allow the driver to select any gear at any time, while other versions, such as in motorcycle or some race car applications, will only allow the driver to select the next highest or lowest gear ratio. This second type of manual is commonly called a sequential manual transmission.
Vehicles with manual transmissions will typically get better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with an automatic transmission. The driver has more control over gear selection than with an automatic transmission, allowing the driver to select gears based on their intentions. For example, If the driver is anticipating a left turn in two blocks, they may simply allow the vehicle to coast at idle until the turn is reached. Also, if the driver just experienced a slow down in traffic and intends to maintain the same speed, the driver could select the gear that will not cause a significant increase in engine RPM.
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