Questions for manual transmission drivers

[ISHGoat]

I hear everywhere that slipping the clutch wears it out and should be minimized.

- Is there a way to start a stopped car without slipping the clutch?
- Is it okay to start my stopped car (on neutral incline) only by very slowly letting the clutch out, without applying any gas?
- I feel that starting my car is a lot smoother when I rev it up to 2k or 3k and then let the clutch out. I can let the clutch out faster than the method above without stalling . Is this ok? Does this cause slippage?
- Since I am not skilled enough to rev match on downshifts, is it okay to let my clutch out very slowly and let it slip a little to avoid jerking?
- Once I start rev matching on downshifts, do I no longer need to slowly let out the clutch?
- How can I make upshifts from 1-2 smoother?
- How can I make downshifts smoother?

Thanks ISH brahs.

[UK2K]

Almost all of those questions you asked, you will answer yourself after a little practice.

I took my drivers test in a stick, a '91 pick up truck. In a few weeks of normal driving, you will know what is right and what is wrong, how to shift without the clutch, how to shift more smoothly, etc.

[ISHGoat]

Almost all of those questions you asked, you will answer yourself after a little practice.

I took my drivers test in a stick, a '91 pick up truck. In a few weeks of normal driving, you will know what is right and what is wrong, how to shift without the clutch, how to shift more smoothly, etc.

But my mechanic scared the crap out of me and said that if I dont learn to properly drive this car & get an instructor I will wear out the clutch in less than a year ($2000). So thats why I want to be really cautious and gain as much knowledge as I can before messing around. I already stalled my car like twice, once in the parking lot and once before turning.

[fiddy]

Almost all of those questions you asked, you will answer yourself after a little practice.

I took my drivers test in a stick, a '91 pick up truck. In a few weeks of normal driving, you will know what is right and what is wrong, how to shift without the clutch, how to shift more smoothly, etc.
Exactly, just listen to the engine