How to make your clutch last longer without stressing the transmission.

[@ghfhdhshah]

I'm an advanced driver and I think your way of explaining is excellent for learners and more experienced drivers. Thank you for these videos. Keep them coming.

[@jacobbarnes1453]

This vids about church preservation, yet when he’s sitting still, he has the clutch pedal all the way down. This puts pressure on your throw out bearing. Not good for the clutch. Apparently selecting first gear from neutral is just so much effort.

[@unsafevelocities5687]

@@jacobbarnes1453 Apparently watching the whole video is just so much effort.

[@dankshiz69]

Advice to keep your clutch cool: 1. Buy 'er some fire looking shades 2. Don't let it hang about with losers, particularly with those who can't drive 3. Take it on a night out so it can find some new friends

[@nicklasveva]

4. Stay the hell away from those pesky automatic drivers. They're just a bunch of losers that have no interest in driving.

[@ConquerDriving]

😄

[@gc4076]

@@nicklasveva hey man, not everyone :(. I live in a city and daily an AT TL, I have an '82 Datsun 720 as a project though, and that is stick lol

[@avo2093]

For intermediate manual drivers, much like myself, this is quite possibly the best presented, explained and demonstrated instructional video on youtube. Good show!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I don't really recall any explenation to why the clutch gets hot.

[@harvymckiernan93]

I'm also a driving instructor and ex ford motor engineer, it great to see good sensible advise here with "mechanical sympathy" thrown in. I've always taught and practised these methods, so its pleasant to see these techniques demonstrated on KZbin. I'm shocked at the number of students I've had from previous instructors, who think it's okay to wait at a junction whilst grinding the clutch to death

[@harvymckiernan93]

@@rayixon7890 There's definitely a change in education. I'm not saying they're all like it, but I'm finding I have to demonstrate techniques a lot more, as many student don't show as much initiative or logical deduction as they use too. Secondly, the majority have been brought up in a two dimensional world, using mobile phones, tablets and computer screens from a very early age. Obviously driving is a three dimensional experience and some do struggle with that. I had a lad once who insisted on shaking the steering wheel, even a straight line! When I questioned why, he replied, "this is what I do when playing Colin Mcrae Rally!!" 🤣🤣 It took him 8 hours to get out of the habit. Unfortunately that was a lot of addditional time and resources at his expence to train him out of it. He did go on to pass first time.

[@harvymckiernan93]

@@rayixon7890Yes, you're correct, and I agree with you on most accounts. Unfortunately, a lot of new drivers become complacent after passing their tests, and complacency breeds contempt. Especially if they've had a few years of accident free motoring. As regarding the test, they have definately not relaxed the rules, I assure you. If anything, more have failed. Because the waiting lists are so long, I've seen a lot of pupils try and shortcut the system, or refuse to cancel their test if they're not up to standard. This is simply because the waiting times are so long to rebook. The Dvsa would like to see a minimum of 45 hours tuition with an instructor and 22 hours minimum with family or friends. The difference is very noticeable when someone is determined and willing to but the effort in. The weakest link I find, is lack of defensive driving attitudes. If their observations, awareness and planning are not up to scratch, then it becomes a lottery and sheer luck if they pass. So many think that as soon as they can control a car, they're ready for their test. Unfortunately, the theory side just seems like a game to play on a computer. I'm amazed at the number of students who don't apply it to the real world when driving. They're simply not taught responsibility, and it certainly shows

[@pjp13579]

i feel the need to point out he went straight to the point... no intro, no bs, no sponsorship.

[@tantuv]

I have been driving my own car for 5 months now, and I still find your vids very informative and useful. Thanks!

[@narendrabhandari3383]

+1

[@huskiehuskerson5300]

That doesn't mean you know how to perfectly drive a car lol

[@KrishnaSingh-ss9ef]

Dont listen to this guy. In one of his video he was telling people how to downshift he ssid downshift to 1st gear. You never downshift to 1st gear. 1st gear is only use to take off. You damage your transmision like that.

[@KrishnaSingh-ss9ef]

You ask anybptofesionsl' there tell you not to do that. Once he said thst I change the video

[@advocatesdevil7064]

@@KrishnaSingh-ss9ef I don't know exact situation you are talking about but if you slow down a lot. Like a couple miles per hour you are forced to downshift to first. Depends on a car too. In mine you have to at least if you are going really slow

[@CroatiaTheMan]

Even though this isn't a Learn-to-Drive specific video, I passed my Driving Test yesterday and I just had to come back to your Channel, there were a lot of people that helped me learn to drive, but you and your videos are up there near the very top, especially for dealing with nerves and anxiety about driving, I just want to say thank you so much for all the free videos you make for people and for keeping them often funny and genuinely interesting! And to anyone who has just now found this channel you can be sure these are the best learning to drive videos you can find on KZbin!!

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm so happy to hear that, congratulations on passing your driving test!

[@jaguarplugins3493]

What makes these videos so good is that you don't just teach how to drive, but how to drive well!! Passed my test today in no small part to these videos. Thanks Richard, I hope you know just how wonderful the channel is :)

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@markdtesta]

I believe it’s the straightforward delivery of everything from the teaching tips to your brutal honesty that makes you so good at your job

[@chibu3972]

God, I miss my Dad's manual Hilux. Literally learnt everything you're talking about by taking my knowledge of how manual transmissions work and my experience driving the car and mashing them together till it (surprisingly) made sense. Then I started rev matching, avoiding dumping the clutch, avoiding riding the clutch, avoiding generally being on the biting point for too long. I got so good at driving the car, even passed my driving test in it, but alas, the car was stolen. :/

[@ConquerDriving]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[@45x2Football]

This man is different than others driving instructors. The GOAT🌟

[@Gone29480]

For advanced drivers: -Gear down : always rev match with a throttle blip and a smooth but quick release of the clutch (heel toe if you need braking). -Gear up: change gear at 0g (that moment between acceleration and deceleration when you release the gas and press clutch). -For launch don't over rev it , stay in the high torque zone and sync both pedal movements, the more you press the gas, the more you release clutch, for fast or slow starts. -Clutch kicks are always your friends for breaking traction when full throttle doesn't cut it or you're too low in the revs and about to bog down, you should be full throttle and then kick your clutch, the swifter it is the smoother it will be. All these techniques can be done smoothly and shouldn't damage your clutch more that regular driving. If you're doing it wrong the car will tell you by jerking.

[@hiighcalibre]

Yeah I don't ride the clutch near as much as this guy advocates, if I have to delay an up-shift due to traffic and I get stuck in neutral in between second and third I just blip the gas up to get the revs up to where they were before I let out the clutch. Downshifting on the highway to pass is the same, throw it into neutral, blip the gas to add 2-3K, quickly ease out. The only hard to do one is the braking downshift, aftermarket pedals help but unless you are a track day junky when you are pulling up to a light you can just pop it into neutral and let the brakes (which are the most expendable of all) do all the work. Also the handbrake hill launch thing is weird to me as an American, I just release the brake pedal and go right to the bite point as fast as possible. Although my Subaru toward the end of it's clutch life (~80K, 45k of which was me) had problems with any reverse momentum at all so using the ebrake is probably better for it. It was also kinda weird anyway it didn't like hard launching in general due to the AWD I presume and it has an auto hill assist brake anyway.

[@RomasTam]

You're just basically talking nonsense. Heel-toeing on street? Have you even tried to do that yourself?

[@wladius]

@@RomasTam what's the problem with rev matching on the street? I learned to do it, just to try it out, but now, I'm doing it most of the times, because slowing down is smoother without riding the clutch.

[@Chimera6297]

@@RomasTam heel-toe on the street? why not? clutch kicks on the street however, is a different story entirely. mostly because you'd probably break a few laws lmao

[@Gone29480]

@@RomasTam Every time I go down a gear, everyday. please drive carefully when you try it out, it can take a bit of practice.

[@khizarabbas526]

Passed yesterday (after several attempts 🙄)with 6 miniors!!! Whoever is learning or has a test, DO NOT give up, persevere and BELIEVE in yourself, you've got this!!!! I really struggled mentally but my instructor really helped,. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE 👍👍👍👍😀

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@jamesrichards5601]

Even though I passed over two years ago, I really enjoy these videos still. Definitely great at explaining for the learners as well as the experienced.

[@jahilemr]

This video basically told me that I've been driving correctly. Thank you. My car is notorious for having a bad stock clutch (10th gen 2018 civic si), but I haven't had any slipping and I'm at 70k miles. I appreciate the work you put in this video 🔥🤙🏻

[@everydaybodybuilding2282]

Did the climate control or the steering rack go on that 8th gen yet? Many issues with those ones

[@jaayceeisblue874]

@@everydaybodybuilding2282 8th gen si owner here with 214,000km. all the electronics work, no issues with the steering rack (its electronic) more reliable than the hydraulic system. The clutch i had replaced at 140k, still pretty tight.

[@AI-ud7qu]

I passed my driving test today on the 19th of Jan 2022, i have to say watching these videos helped me a lot with my nerves and the tips from the videos were very useful. I hope that anyone taking the test passes successfully.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news, congratulations on passing!

[@inotorres3046]

Been driving stick and auto for some time now but I still watch this guy’s tutorials. Never hurts to learn more stuff

[@hamsterama]

Yes! This is exactly the video I needed! In the "shock" sections of this video, I experience one or all those scenarios, at least once every time I drive. Sometimes my car jerks when I change down gears, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes it kangaroos when I release the clutch after moving off, sometimes it doesn't. Again, exactly those situations shown in this video. But I didn't know what I was doing wrong. Now I know, and I'll take steps to correct it. This is definitely something I will work on. I had no clue I was causing excessive wear to the drivetrain components. Wow! I've been driving a manual for close to two years, and I'm still learning something with every new video!

[@sohailkhalid12]

Richard you aren't just a good driving instructor but a good mechanic as well. By watching your videos I have corrected lot of common mistakes. Good job. Keep posting good videos.

[@ninkapoop]

I've been driving stick for almost 2 years now thanks to your videos! Even though I'm pretty confident driving, I still watch your videos in case there are little tips/tricks I haven't known or picked up on myself. Love your teaching style, I think you might be one of the very VERY few patient driving instructors out there 🤣

[@Jack66527]

Your sock game is always on point. Loving the videos they help me understand how and why my car works the way it does which is very useful as a learner.😎

[@ConquerDriving]

😂

[@marquisdelafaylit7841]

fun socks are a very important aspect of learning to drive :P

[@CR-rb1fx]

I’ve been driving since 1985 but struggle to explain good driving practices to others … but your patience and clarity are very easy to understand, and easy to explain to others. Keep up the good great work you are doing.

[@azz2]

Never knew keeping the clutch fully depressed caused wear, I actually thought it was good practice to be more ready for moving. Thanks for the lesson.

[@opmike343]

Well, you have to balance wear of the throwout bearing from holding the clutch to being in a position to maneuver. Personally, keep good situational awareness, and once a few cars have come to a complete stop behind you, you should be in a pretty good position of not having to rapidly accelerate away from a car not paying attention.

[@anowarulbari]

Among all the videos I've watched, You are the best instructor in teaching sticks, and I'm not exaggerating even a bit.

[@thebrokendeck]

So much valuable information, I am an experienced driver however for me it was always difficult to find the right way of - for example - changing gears smoothly, because everyone has a different opinion. Now this channel is spitting facts backed by technical know how leaving no space for arguing what so ever, thank you so much.

[@suckboytony9637]

i like how he is explaining how to extend clutch longevity, while holding the clutch in for over a minute straight

[@ConquerDriving]

😂 This is true. My clutch gets well and truly abused, it's what it's there for. People learn with it so my usage is the least of its worries. If I was worried about clutch life, everyday would be a nervous day.

[@suckboytony9637]

@@ConquerDriving thats a good way to think about it

[@vlenhoff]

I changed my first clutch after 10 years and 165,000 miles. This is great info, and it is basically everything I do when I drive. Your clutch will last a long time if you follow the advise in this video.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

A friend of mine has got an old mercedes with double the mileage, I don't think he's had to change the clutch yet. So you might have room to improve 😉

[@vlenhoff]

@@Daniel-dj7fh I'd gladly exchange a bit of clutch life, for the occasional fun. Zero to 60 in less than five is a nice rush.

[@brokentougers8252]

@@Daniel-dj7fh If your friend travels mainly highway while the dude only uses the car on the road that's a fine result... It depends.. Just a guess

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@brokentougers8252 The car was defo not used mainly on highways.

[@D4RKBRU73]

The release bearing is extremely important ! I did exactly what you described there with my first car, resting my foot on the clutch and it not only caused tremdendous stress to the release bearing, but also wore the clutch down and put it under constant heat when it was slightly dragging from time to time. Needless to say my clutch exploded ( was an old car ). I am glad you put this in your video so beginners never have to make the mistakes i did and learn the hard way like me.

[@ConquerDriving]

I totally agree, all parts of your clutch are important and the release bearing is often over looked.

[@D4RKBRU73]

@@ConquerDriving You are a good driving instructor, very considerate

[@aphextwin5712]

@@ConquerDriving Are there any data how often release bearings wear out? One, how often does it happen that a release bearing needs to be changed before the clutch disks need to be replaced? Conversely, how often do people change the clutch disks without changing the release bearing (because the release bearing is in a such a good shape)? Also, how does the release bearing wear and start-stop system interact? I have only driven cars with start-stop systems briefly, as much as I remember, pressing down the clutch while at a standstill triggered the start-stop system while releasing the clutch restarted the engine. And for cars without a start-stop system, couldn’t a rule of thump be that if you are at a stop long enough to warrant putting the transmission into neutral (and thus releasing the clutch pedal), this would equally warrant shutting off your engine? Of course, in a car without a start-stop system the battery and alternator might not beefy enough to support too frequent engine shutdowns.

[@itriomedia]

Thank you Conquer driving i managed to pass my driving test yesterday, now I am fully qualified to drive... From Botswana🤩🤩

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!

[@itriomedia]

@@ConquerDriving thanks

[@walterc8371]

After driving almost 2 million miles your video confirms to me that I was doing it almost correctly therefore never to late to learn CHEERS GREAT VIDEO.

[@CBayer8]

My parents have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe (aka Toyota Matrix) that recently passed 200,000 miles and it is still on the original clutch. The whole car still runs great even for a northeast snow and salt saturated area.

[@EdgyNumber1]

People need to know what a clutch actually is, and see how it operates to really appreciate this kind of lesson.

[@ConquerDriving]

Maybe this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZovNhHyjl9yiaZY

[@JacobKim369]

best driving teacher on the planet!

[@alexandrapatarroyo5649]

Hello. Thank you so much for the video I just passed my driving test a month ago and I have been making this mistakes because I am now driving on my own. I had to replace the clutch this week and that was expensive so I will highly recommend anyone to follow this steps. It was funny that I just watched the video on the 7th of December haha what a coincidence!!!!

[@Amethisko]

So many things I have been doing wrong, or doing right without having a clue why. And your videos are so straight to the point from the first second, no bullshit. Thank you! Entertaining and educational.

[@zeefour]

10:48 - A very interesting point, as a new driver, I'm applying the HB and releasing the footbrake. Some break lights are quite annoying to my eyes so I often think of those behind. It's good that you have pointed out that your FB is far stronger than your HB in that scenario you mentioned. Thanks for that.

[@gravemind6536]

I do this but only when I anticipate being stopped 30 seconds or more or when on a steep hill where clutch control is more challenging. My car has LED brake lights which are safer but also brighter to stare at when sat in traffic so I am aware of it.

[@zeefour]

@@gravemind6536 Aye as a new driver, I've only ever learned if I need my handbrake get it on. But I reckon that was a hangover from learning how to pass the test, not necessarily learn your car

[@spicyweasel]

Parking brakes usually only applies the brakes to the rear wheels in most cars, however the foot brake applies to all four wheels, which is why the FB is usually more stronger and also easier to use because of brake boost.

[@EnergyVenom]

I live in Florida so pretty much all the roads here are flat so I tend to not use either the FB or HB, that said I'm constantly keeping an eye out behind me to make sure people are slowing down properly. God knows Americans can't drive, especially in Florida.

[@Darklord_tK]

@@EnergyVenom facts floridians can't drive for shit

[@AlinTrinca]

Instead of actually looking for a random sound when down-shifting, another great idea is to actually do the rev-matching yourself by tapping the throttle before down-shifting, this will ensure the engine revs will match the necessary revs for the gearbox in that gear to not strain the clutch. This does require a bit of trial and error because cars do differ based on gear ratios, but usually it's a rule of thumb - if you're at 2500 rpms in 3rd and you're down shifting to 2nd, your engine should be at around 3000 rpm to match the gearbox in 2nd, so tapping the throttle to raise engine rpm before shifting down is a great way of helping the clutch rev match. Make sure you're not tapping the throttle WHEN releasing the clutch as you'll raise rpms while the clutch is rev matching thus making it slip even more and cause unnecessary wear.

[@ConquerDriving]

I have a video on rev matching here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PRgYinZ96oqpY

[@enemycrab9229]

Best channel for learning to drive on KZbin. Passed my test last Monday - watching this to remind me how to avoid shock when gearing down. Never stop learning! Top stuff.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@enemycrab9229]

@@ConquerDriving Thank you 🥰 Keep up the great work!

[@carter6380]

Hey, I passed first time with 3 minors, your videos are very good and benefitted me massively. If you have your test coming up binge watch these vids and it’ll reduce your nerves too, having your own car to practise in too was crucial for me.

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@ValeyardStudios]

I've been doing lessons with my dad and the first thing he's taught me is clutch control. Moving off under 2k rpm, and also doing hill starts. We started on a 1% grade and I managed to nail it. I started moving in first gear, slowed the car down, and held it stopped using only the clutch for about 2 seconds, then started moving again. We also did it on a 10% grade. This is where I learned that you need a bit more acceleration to get the car going and to hold it on the hill. Also, if you stall and decide to swap who's driving, make sure your handbrake is in properly before lifting your foot off the break (we have a loose cable the handbrake needs lifting higher than normal to even park the car) (I should mention, my Dad is a trained paramedic with 20 years of experience driving ambulances)

[@Muneeb100]

I make sure not to miss any of your videos and this was the kind of video I needed. Thank you

[@pianta4403]

The preventing shock one is life changing for me, I’ve been driving a few months now and i just struggle with consistently trying to shift smoothly especially when changing vehicles. Thanks so much because i now realize i have to hold the clutch for longer and in my case apply a bit more power on certain upshifts, I almost never stall the car but in some vehicles I really struggle with finding the biting point and that leads to me stalling at times which is just very frustrating.

[@njgilly20]

hey man from another advanced driver this is GREAT !! top!!! - a word ot the wise....when goign for 1st gear during your regular driving conditions, demonstrations or traveleing grab 1st softer !!! for instance the shift in 1st at 2:03 is bit fast mate !! the shifter is a lever NOT a selector. you should be coaxing the lever toward 1st while the clutch pedal is pressed not just force the shifter into 1st. if you lean the shifter toward your desired gear you can FEEL it go into gear willingly, of course youre a great driver and shifter mate. well done video and proper yes.

[@ConquerDriving]

I do press gently and let it fall in. The time it takes to slot in differs depending on the gear, temperature and car.

[@philipkwiseroberts9902]

I passed my driving test in Sweden. Thanks so much your videos help me so much God bless really do appreciate your time for doing all this videos and explain. Thanks Man 😊

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@hi_im_crimson]

got my license already but i still watch your videos. wish i'd found this channel earlier.

[@canaldeusmedibre1830]

Passed my test yesterday with 4 minors! I have anxiety and tried twice 4 years ago but I was sooooo nervous about having someone checking on me that my legs were shaking and I ended up panicking and doing bad. So before the test yesterday I took 20mg propranolol that my GP recommended and I was sooooo calm/chilled and confident driving! I didn’t even pay attention to the examiner, only focused on the roads. If you suffer like me I recommend go to your GP first and explain the situation! It helps a lot!!! Also the videos on this channel boosted my confidence! Thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@cmooisthename]

Lowkey propranolol works wonders with anxiety

[@BigBoyz33]

the moment this lad started talking, i immediately knew he knows how to drive a manual. Europeans are great manual drivers

[@ryanbravo5343]

I've been driving a manual vehicle for a decade now, and I'm 100% agree with him to listen to the car's rev either up shifting or down shifting it takes a lot of practice to master it but once you perfect it every gear you go is satisfying, that's the beauty of driving a manual. I will drive a manual as long as i can like 👍 if you agree!

[@robienob89]

This channel is a real god send. Passed my test and have my own car but still learning from these videos. Is there some way we can support the channel?

[@ConquerDriving]

That's fantastic to hear, thank you for watching! There is an super thanks button near the like button which enables you to donate. Thank you.

[@FrownyMascot]

5:27 🥺🥺🥺 a really bad habit i need to break, thanks for pointing this out!!

[@attilahorvath6361]

Very, very, very good videos! I love the logical and practical methods and tips you show. They are easy to understand and anyone who is not a smart-ass (who knows everything better) will soon realize that they hear and see a lot of truth in these videos. I had a very good instructor when I was learning to drive, but unfortunately we didn't have much time for tips like this... Since then, I've been trying to develop my own driving culture, which is more about fine, soft, elegant driving (which is more comfortable for the passengers too), rather than crazy blind "hero" driving... Your videos help a lot, and I can take care of my car too! :-) Thanks for making this channel! ;-) Greetings from Hungary!

[@Airtrooper719]

Maybe a slightly advanced technique for some, but with some practice it becomes second nature. I like to heel/toe the brake and accelerator when downshifting, blip the throttle in most cases, but if shifting from 4th to 2nd over time you learn an idea of where the revs should be at the given speed and it shifts smoothly without juddering the car.

[@ConquerDriving]

I have a video about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PRgYinZ96oqpY

[@pavelionita7331]

Got to learn to move and do a hill start using the clutch pedal Only, on a car with a 900cc petrol engine in my driving school. I couldn't believe that such a small engine could deal with that, so i was using the gas for hill start practice and moving from a standstill, just in the same way as presented in this video. Then my instructor says this is not the way to use the clutch :D Clutch down, 1st gear, start depressing the clutch(very slowly) and at biting point release the brake pedal( on handbrake you notice the nose of the car pull up on fwd) and keep holding it there to make sure you get the car still, then release the clutch gradually a tiny bit more with no sudden moves, and after 3-5 seconds the car would start going. I was amazed! Same for level surfaces, no gas ever before the clutch has coupled. It is a slower start, but i believe it saves a lot on the clutch, and the best way to learn for beginners, which indeed may be frustrating at first. When i got my licence for truck driving i stumbled on another instructor who teached me another way on how to minimise the clutch wear when changing gears: When changing from 1st to 2nd to 3rd, 4th to 5th, etc - as you approach for ex. 2-3000 rpm, release the gas, and clutch in only after you have fully released the gas, change to next gear,start releasing the clutch, let the clutch finish coupling, only after that, start pressing the gas pedal( not before fully releasing!(catching myself on that often)). This demands quite a bit of patience and concentration, and it creates like a little bit of lag in speed increase curve(as it is mostly a truck driving style to get the max life out of the componennts to avoid extra costs in the fleet), but after some practice, any car will become a piece of cake to start driving, even if you get in for the first time - feel the clutch 1-2 times and you're good to go. Great advice in the video with easily understandable explanation. I like the bearing part, as i was also told thst it's not good to hold the clutch in for long periods of time but not told what was the reason behind that.

[@ConquerDriving]

I've made a video about that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5W3hIV4f9eqbbs

[@pavelionita7331]

@@ConquerDriving thanks, just watched it now. You covered all the points there possibly are. Indeed not all instructors are that thorough. I subscribed! 👍

[@diallo1347]

My first car was manual and I love driving them to this day. But I've learned some tricks from your videos, thank you.

[@FiestaWarfare]

Well i guess i have to change my habits. I know using on bike point frequently is bad for clutch but I didn't know it generates heat. Thanks for vid, greetings from Turkey.

[@pv9736]

This video has been very helpful to me for figuring out why my clutch and gearbox went at the same time. There were certain habits shown in this video that helped me to distinguish what might have caused the problem. Thank you for the video it was a great watch.

[@Geromino555]

Also, short shifting when the engine is not under heavy load and coasting to the traffic lights at a leisureable pace is good for clutch longevity because the idea is the less the gear changes the more the clutch preservation and greater the fuel economy and engine longevity! It does my head in when I see car presenters change gears every 5 seconds when car testing. I do a lot of driving on windy roads and can take corners in 5th gear which is more than enough to accellerate out of the corner and decelerate effectively coming up to the next corner. Save on engine wear, g/box wear and clutch and fuel and still have FUN! :) 4th gear mainly when going up-hill and the engine is out of power band to get the torque happening and accellerate, that's about it. (Mazda 323 Protege 2003) Little legend!!

[@kermitthefrog7368]

But then my car won’t make great sounds whilst downshifting

[@SQUBOP]

Mate just want to thank you for your videos passed my test today honestly you're doing gods work 🙏 👌🏻 your videos have helps just as much as my instructor

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news, congratulations on passing!

[@jeroen7699]

Last time I owned a manual transmission car, must be 10 years ago. When you're used to an automatic, there's no turning back to manual. Whenever I drive a manual rental car on holidays for a while, I am always thankful to be back into my own car at home...

[@nikitatoropov]

Always very useful videos. I'm not gifted enough to drive a car... But! Thanks to my teachers and this videos, I passed!

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@RamperChampion]

best instructor in UK

[@nikb5617]

Great video! I've been driving a stick for a few years (would consider myself decently experienced) and I got a Honda civic si turbo manual. I just had my clutch and flywheel take a shit on me. Replaced to the tune of 5k...ouch. Honda services just said this happens from normal ware and tare, but in all reality, I have been putting so much unnecessary stress on the clutch due to my lead feet. I probably put the final nail in the coffin by putting stress on the tranny. Wish I would have seen this video before I bought my nice car, could have saved me 5k. Thanks again for the video!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Wow, that's a lot of money for a clutch and flywheel. I'm happy to hear the video helped, this video may also help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZovNhHyjl9yiaZY

[@EndstyleGG]

It's very interesting to me how in the UK it seems it is taught to use the handbrake quite often. Here is Slovenia, everyone who is stopped at the lights for example, uses brakes to prevent rolling back, as far as I know never the handbrake. Also on a hill start, I was taught to use the handbrake on very steep hills, but on some even moderate hills I was encouraged to hold the brake, then swiftly get the clutch to bite and a little throttle at the same time. Ofcourse that was later in the driving lessons, where you are used to the bite point. It probably also helped a bunch that it was a diesel, which I believe to be harder to stall. Now in my 3 months I actually never used the handbrake while driving, since I noticed that our fiat has a hillholder assist, that keeps the brakes engaged on steeper hills for a couple seconds, until you set the bite point and throttle. Quite a handy feature, definitely something to check when buying a new old car

[@ConquerDriving]

I generally only teach people to use the handbrake for parking or the occasional hill start.

[@wojtekepecki5774]

don't forget fwd skids lol

[@strangeyoungster319]

I just started my lessons now and this is a really good tip to learn and get used to at the beginning. I'll keep this in my mind! So helpful thank you

[@michaelarchangel1163]

Good advice, particularly for novice drivers. I drive a turbo diesel and don't even need to use any throttle, at least when on flat ground, as the car easily moves off at its 800 RPM tickover and will actually creep along in first gear in slow moving traffic, much as an automatic car does.

[@ConquerDriving]

I find most cars petrol and diesel will do that - although my 2020 MX5 doesn't like it. But older cars still need power which is why I still teach it.

[@georgebushaway5833]

Had my first 2 hours lesson and was on the road driving through the gears and handling nicely all-ready. My only issue is determining how wide my car is, say if I’m passing parked cars and have oncoming traffic it’s a bit daunting.. I didn’t realise how sensitive the breaks and acceleration was at start but I’m getting used to it very quickly.

[@emdy9352]

Great video. Hope not only drivers who are aware of the subject will view it.

[@Goob_V10]

I’m planning on buying my first manual car here soon and your videos have been extremely helpful to a beginner. Everything is just explained and demonstrated so well.

[@whichwasher2007]

i drive ny cars pritty hard. but never had a clutch go yet. my current astra is still on its first clutch at 147k miles. gearbox is a bit clunky, but i think it needs a gearbox oil change. however i do belive that you can take of at higher revs without wearing it as much as you think. you took off at 3k revs to demonstrate this. and let the clutch come out dragging the revs down to 2k revs. if your good enough. you take off at 3k revs then release the clutch with accleration to keep at 3k revs. other thing is you can reduce wear when downshifting by carefully accelerting to match the revs where the engine will be at that speed for that gear. but again takes time to learn for each and every car. you woant loose any speed that way. But very good explanation video. annoyingly very soon this will be obsolete as people continue to buy hybrids and Ev's which only have automatic drive.

[@sansubr19]

So good to watch a young Freddie Mercury teach me about cars.

[@ConquerDriving]

😂

[@BelgianCat]

Thought you had a diamond KZbin play button in the backseat for a couple of seconds. You'd deserve it, though!

[@konchady1]

Excellent video and advice Richard. You have a scientific explanation for clutch wear which I find most videos online lacking. What we think happens is quite different from what actually happens. My instructor had suggested never to use gas in neutral or with clutch pressed. He told me it wastes gas but I think he was afraid of clutch burn. In any case, a little gas is required for the clutch to bite successfully to avoid start up stall.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you, as you say, in some cars starting without gas will caused the engine to struggle and possibly stall. A certain amount of clutch wear is to be expected, it can be minimised but not completely avoided.

[@goodeggproductions]

Drove an Acura for 13 years and 196,000 miles on one clutch and it was still perfectly fine when I sold it. Here's how. I rarely used 3rd or 5th gears. When getting up to 45-50mph, I'd just go 1-2-4-6. When coming to a stop light, I'd often not even use the clutch. At particular RPMs, you can just sync the gearing and fall into neutral. Then just coast to the light. Never wait at a light with the clutch in. Drive like a granny. It was an RSX Type-S, but I was routinely getting 31mpg after 13 years on a car that was rated for 27. You might say that defeats the purpose of buying a sporty car, but I say 13 years and 196,000 miles of trouble free transportation where the only thing that ever broke was the A/C. Take care of your vehicles and your vehicles will take care of you.

[@silverjay4455]

My moms friend that sold me the seat ibiza failed all of these. 😂😂😂 Hence bite point being as high as mount everest. Thanks a lot richard

[@robertulrich3964]

Here's one you probably haven't heard of. Double clutch at a stop-sign(rev up in neutral, release clutch, then push in clutch, select 1st gear). This way the transmissions is already spinning, so the clutch and synchros don't have to spin up the transmission's inertia. Less wear.

[@leifcian4288]

Mechanical maintenance and component preservation should be a bigger part of the licensing process I think. Great video.

[@hisholinesslordpotato]

This video is more informative than my teachers

[@pav2k351]

Hey I just wanted to say that I love your channel and you're the best driving channel on KZbin hands down, I've learnt so much from you and it's because you're clearly passionate about driving and teaching, I passed today with 2 minors and I just wanted to thank you because I always saw myself coming back here and I will be coming back to your channel to improve my other skills like rev matching, love your content and keep up the good work!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@pav2k351]

@@ConquerDriving thank you! I owe alot of it to you!

[@michaelmcdonagh9298]

I passed my full licence over watching all of your videos thank u

[@Remu-]

While all this advice is very true and correct, me or anyone in my close social circle has never had to change a clutch on their daily cars. Sure the clutch will wear if you really abuse it but in my opinion it's more of a performance car issue. Either that or my friends are professional drivers.

[@russlehman2070]

The choice in slow traffic on an uphill is burn up your clutch or annoy the people behind you by waiting until you have enough space to run without slipping the clutch.

[@salami99]

sooo helpful. i only just got into manual and this is the next level

[@marinboras5001]

Idk how I came across this video, but for people that want to really keep the clutch wear to a minimum, learn proper downshifting with rev matching. Rev matching will prevent the clutch from heating up and eliminate shocks (your head bumping the dashboard when going from 3rd to 2nd). One more thing: when downshifting and holding the clutch partially waiting for the revs to match, the clutch gets hot AND your brakes and suspension fight the whole weight of the car and they are not designed to do that, so your brakes and suspension take a really significant hit over time there. Never stop learning people

[@ConquerDriving]

There clutch and then hole car is designed for the clutch to rev match, that's how most people drive. But yes, rev matching is better, but generally only driving enthusiasts practise this method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PRgYinZ96oqpY

[@marinboras5001]

@@ConquerDriving yeah valid point, I was stating this as a "for those who want to know more" subject, although ultimately your powertrain and brakes are supposed to shift the weight of the car in harmony, not one and then the other, I think you will agree with that, the compression of the engine (optimally applied to the transmission when the clutch is released, otherwise it's merely partial and wears down your clutch when syncing high revs) and the brakes work together to slow the car down, not one or the other. Again, this is a bit of a more advanced topic, gotta learn the basics first of course. Keep up the good work!

[@Monsters-bs1vm]

Wow. Definitely a great video for a newer how to learn drive a manual car.

[@fatkiller1000]

I almost shat myself when youtube recommended this to me. Thank god i had been doing this correctly for yesrs now.

[@ConquerDriving]

😂

[@Rolsig]

i wish i found a vid like that 2 years ago xD still, nice to refresh it a bit even if i learned all those things by driving myself

[@raptor463]

"Living in the UK means I randomly use both metric and imperial" never a truer word has been spoken 😂😂

[@vargasaidan7366]

i wanna get a manual car someday and i had a general idea on how to drive one but this helped clear up questions i had AND didn't KNOW i had lol. thanks! :)

[@williamhodgson6250]

Great useful video, in relation to hand break -v- foot brake the IAM advocate handbrake particularly as far as dazzling the driver behind.

[@marquisdelafaylit7841]

Dudeee I've been watching your videos for a while now and thanks for such clear and comprehensive videos. They were all really helpful throughout my time learning to drive, and I passed my manual test today !! :D thanks so much !!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@AleixoAlonso]

My driving instructor never taught me the handbrake-hill-start-method. Instead, when we were on a steep incline, I was supposed to hold the foot brake and jump to the gas and let off the clutch when I wanted to get going. Needless to say, when I got my license and drove around with my parents, I would get funny looks and stall the car 90% of the time :,)

[@adamkosik8595]

People from Eastern Europe are actually born with this information. Thanks tho

[@sasabeer1]

as always very informative and definitely the video is helpful. Just passed my driving test this afternoon. Lots of love from Frankfurt, Germany 😍😍😍

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great news, congratulations on passing!

[@sasabeer1]

@@ConquerDriving Thanks a lot 😀

[@CheesusSVT]

Very helpful for drivers newer to manuals. Great vid!

[@djisch]

i always heel and toe or rev match try getting used to that and your clutch will thank you your back too

[@GeekyMino]

Another great video! I find each video you post very useful. Btw I got my drivers licence just before the new year and your videos helped me a lot. Now on to the next stage which is bying a car😃 I would love to see a video where you give tips for how to choose the first car as a beginner and also maybe some car recommendations.

[@ConquerDriving]

This video may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWS2dKVqd7itj8U

[@GeekyMino]

@@ConquerDriving Thank you I'll watch it :)

[@brianbrown826]

When slowing down one should always use the brakes then change the gear to match the speed. By using your method to slow down you are not warning the driver behind, there would be no brake lights. Back in olden times we were taught to use the brakes then doubledeclutch for the crash gear box (constant mesh)

[@george-pi5mo]

driving test tomorrow, thank you for all of the videos!

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope it goes well!

[@micheals1992]

Managed to make my clutch in my Aygo last 90,000 miles and still going strong... It's rare their clutches last more then 100,000 miles. I always rev match between gear changes though, I don't do double clutching though (which imo is more for old helical gearboxes).

[@She1lby]

No, double clutch helps to all synchros no matter what. By just one rev match you are helping with clutch wear \ transmission stress. By second rev match(using neutral) you are helping to syncros.

[@dmytrokyrychuk7049]

"Noone to signal to" is not something I expected to hear from a driving instructor.