HOW TO SHIFT A 13 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN A SEMI

Ever wonder how a 13 speed works? What are all those switches for? well watch this to find out!

[@madeinbrazil1978]

Best explanation I’ve seen on YT so far. I’ve been driving a 10 speed forever, going to a thirteen very soon.

[@GoFastNation]

Thank you! Glad I could help

[@tonymoon2022]

I was going to say the same thing

[@JmedleyMusik]

Ditto

[@raymondcordero7665]

Same here I've been driving a 1984 Peterbilt with the 10-speed transmission at Tandem and a flatbed on a Freightliner Cascadia put the 10-speed transmission so I got so used to the concept of it basically almost being like a car or pick up with a manual transmission and having to shift through that first set of gears hit that splitter one time and then run through the next set of gears so it's pretty easy and simple to run a 10-speed transmission starting a new job and they have a whole Fleet of trucks some of them are automatic some of them have the 10-speed one has a 5 and a 4 and 13 and 18 speed transmissions some old school and some are brand new semis a little nervous about being thrown to the wolves but I am confident I will figure it out

[@Peter-Benson-Music]

I’ve had my cdl for a bit now and I’ve been struggling with the downshifting (mind you my first truck was stick) so I’ve been driving for a while. I already knew everything you explained, but the way you explained it really helped the information “settle” in my brain if that makes sense and I’ve been driving a lot better and smoother ever since

[@hismajesty5544]

Man, you should be teaching in the driving schools if they can afford you. Best on the internet!!

[@GoFastNation]

@hismajesty5544 lol thanks. I actually looked at teaching at the school I trained at but sad to say I'd take a huge pay cut. Not worth the home time unfortunately.

[@JoseMolina-ok2uj]

I had to jump from a driving a super 10 shifter to a 13 shifter which I’ve never done before. Thanks to your video it all clicked in the head. Great video! 🫡

[@Nightsider-xr5lx]

Just some extra knowledge for people who may want it. As shows us, the 13 speed spilts the high side. 15 speed speed splits the low side. 18 speed spilts both the low and high side. 13 speed side splitter is red, 15 speed is blue and the 18 speed is gray.

[@manaseephraim7810]

U did it all brother, one of the best explanations I've never encountered before

[@curioushustlers]

Thank you man

[@williemanmodz1019]

Watching this out of CDL school and the start of my first job, I want a 13 speed now! Not a big adjustment from a 10 speed

[@GoFastNation]

No not at all. Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!

[@genderbendersfuckingdie]

I to was taught 10 speed. Confused a little bit, I do get the just of it✌🏽

[@fearlesssquatcher5737]

Very good demonstration on the shifter. I would like to encourage you to wear you seatbelt.

[@Henry-yi4rg]

One of the best videos on how to shift a 13 speed. Thanks sir.

[@GoFastNation]

Thank you!

[@theboss5164]

Been driving auto for almost 3 years Gonna drive a 13 speed from tomorrow This was really helpful God bless you brother

[@GoFastNation]

I'm really glad it helped! Be safe driver.

[@phibionbvirwa4245]

Thank you so much. The explanation and and the demonstration has helped me a lot. Now I'm ready to drive a 13 speed tractor.

[@karenellis7386]

I'm very country Australia and have to learn. The only Heavy Rigid I can borrow has a 13 speed. I went out today and couldn't get my head around it. So much clearer thanks to you. I'll watch again right before my next lesson. I'm very grateful.

[@trevorblackwood5058]

I've been watching a lot of vids and this is the best fxcking video I've ever seen.... well done man.....fantastic video bro 1000%

[@GoFastNation]

@@trevorblackwood5058 thank you. Glad it helped

[@troyhoover9896]

One of ,if not the best instructional videos of shifting. Thanks for posting

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks!

[@Mike-z7p]

Man thanks for this video bro..just started on a 13speed today after many yrs of automatic and this by far is the most simplistic and easy to understand video..keep them coming bro

[@GoFastNation]

@@Mike-z7p glad it helped!

[@jeuryb14]

Awesome explanation, changing the perspective for newbies with this type

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@Juan_Hernandez_Jr.]

I haven't operated a truck with a manual transmission in 10 years. This was helpful.

[@GoFastNation]

Glad I could help!

[@IrongodNZ]

You explained it and showed how it's done really well. The best video on how to drive a semi on KZbin. Thanks alot my dude. These videos is what KZbin is for.

[@GoFastNation]

You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help!

[@infinitedarkmind8864]

​@@GoFastNationComing from driving 10 speed your video explained this the best for me and made the transition a cakewalk thank you Sir 💯🇺🇸🫡💪🏾💪🏾👌🏾✌🏾

[@shotgun3363]

Thanks for the memories! It’s been 45+ years since driving a White freightliner cabover and I had forgotten the pattern although we clutched between main gears.

[@williamgregory6129]

I finally get it. I’ve been in 9’s, 10’s and Super 10’s but this actually makes me want to drive 13’s. Thanks man. Keep on truckin’.

[@GoFastNation]

I appreciate that! Glad it helped!

[@jamesbradley7079]

I agree with William. Makes me want to go try a 13 speed. Been driving 10s forever. Good job man!

[@GoFastNation]

Thank you! The 13 is definitely my favorite transmission to drive. 18 is really good too

[@jodiehighroller9820]

Nothing like 10

[@warnellwade7792]

I have watched at least 6 videos to get a good understanding and out of all of them you my friend made it plain and simple thank you brother

[@DavidCarr-rz3yt]

I was lucky, my dad drove a truck, had 13 speed, he taught on back road, he hauled logs, I was 12, 13 l got to pull loaded trailers and empty ones, trailer length then was 40 feet, brings back memories thankyou

[@soccer1955]

Great job I learned from the masters for me tomorrow 9 am I start my first lesson driving 13 speed dumb truck watching you it's look easy thanks.

[@zulu3274]

THANK YOU for giving the tip and diagram about starting in 1st and driving 1-5 then using the black splitter for 6th like it's a Eaton 10 speed...that REALLY HELPED wrap my mind around it better...after watching your video a few times my first time driving a 13 wasn't as bad .... MUCH APPRECIATED...

[@GoFastNation]

Very welcome! Glad I hrlped

[@FlexxTX]

Thank you, buying my first semi tomorrow 13 speed, best explanation on YT hands down

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks! Glad I could help!

[@mattlf9120]

Side splitter is basically a TA (torque amplifier). Once I got that figured out, it instantly became completely relatable to me. With farm tractors there is more overlap in the gears so most of the time you don't use the hi/low between gear changes, unless you're pulling a heavy load. Fantastic video!

[@GoFastNation]

Thank you!

[@adriangreen1868]

Just drove my first 13 speed today and this video is helping everything come together better after watching! I've driven 5 speeds cars and trucks over the last 20 years, and must say getting use to not really using the clutch and splitting the gears took me a while to get today. The part in the beginning helps me understand the gear patterns even more now, thank you!!

[@GoFastNation]

Glad I could help!

[@brandonjones152]

Great video ! Thanks from Minneapolis

[@victorboyas3329]

Dope video! 1st day on the job. Driving for almost 3 years, 10 speed. Watched it 2x... think I'm ready. Thanks for the very simple breakdown of 13 speed shifting.

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@alejandrocerdenia1235]

Ive been driving semis for 21 years and only used straight ten and automatics. Thank you for the video. My 1st time in 13 speed in my new company.

[@GoFastNation]

Glad I could help! Good luck

[@christopherstevens2333]

That's me iv always Ben in 10speeds an wen I interviewed for a job guy said it's an 8speed had me all messed up in the first 3 miles till he finally explained it better he just wanted to see how I'd handle it I guess but by time we was coming back I was doing good but it thow me off big time

[@raymondcordero7665]

Same here brother only drove 10-speed , 5 and a 4 transmission and automatic transmissions best of luck to you and be safe on the road God bless!

[@raymondcordero7665]

Hey thank you my brother for taking the time to make videos like this I really appreciate it and you did an awesome job with breaking it down very explanatory it will definitely be helping me out big time this week with a new job that I'm starting I've been driving a 1984 Peterbilt with the 10-speed transmission at Tandem and a flatbed on a Freightliner Cascadia put the 10-speed transmission so I got so used to the concept of it basically almost being like a car or pick up with a manual transmission and having to shift through that first set of gears hit that splitter one time and then run through the next set of gears so it's pretty easy and simple to run a 10-speed transmission starting a new job and they have a whole Fleet of trucks some of them are automatic some of them have the 10-speed one has a 5 and a 4 and 13 and 18 speed transmissions some old school and some are brand new semis a little nervous about being thrown to the wolves but I am confident I will figure it out

[@dustinhollingshead9482]

Thank you so much for the visuals. I work for a non-profit and help a lot of people get their Class A CDLs and I’ve always wanted to see how one was shifted. Maybe someday I’ll even get to drive one around a parking lot or something.

[@GoFastNation]

Glad to help!

[@hectorrmorales8304]

Very helpful video! Well explained. Learned 13 speed in less than half day. Thank you Charlie!

[@GoFastNation]

Very glad I could help!

[@thomaslawrence8897]

Thanks for having the patience for sharing 🤠

[@simonnav7157]

Excellent video gave me a better understanding of the 13 manual transmission. Thanks bro for the video

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks! Glad it helped

[@Isaacaguilar40]

I’ve driven a 10- speed for 8 years. That’s all I know.. in 2 mos moving to a 13 - speed. This has really helped a lot. Thank you.

[@GoFastNation]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@707SonomaComa]

That was fantastic. You showed how to actually shift and not blaze through and show off your shifting skills.

[@jayLorenz54]

This video was really helpful, I don’t have much experience driving a manual vehicle at all, never drove a truck before, but I have to learn how to drive a truck and a 13 speed manual truck at the same time lol. My first time driving one was scary I was sweating bullets in cold AC trying to row them gears 😂 but on my second day it wasn’t too bad, it’s a little easier than it look just have to learn how to multi task

[@GoFastNation]

I'm glad it helped! You'll get the feel of it quickly.

[@LobbsTrucking]

Same, it was ice cold ac and I was so hot in the face and ears lmao,

[@terrybarton5090]

@@GoFastNation how long does it take to get used to it

[@87ferrarif40]

@@terrybarton5090 after a month you'll be use to it. Just stay calm and focus on driving and shifting.

[@alainperez3613]

Thank you. Best explanation on KZbin. Keep on trucking driver

[@GoFastNation]

Thank you! Glad it helped!

[@JayLupe]

Your video really helped me, tomorrow is my written exam for my cdl. Never drove a manual transmission semi/car before so im super nervous

[@GoFastNation]

Glad it helped! You got this!

[@rickardoclay1535]

This is a smooth operator...lesson thought...lesson leant..thanks man....keep on trucking🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@GoFastNation]

Lol I appreciate that. Glad I could help!

[@nycyolie]

HELLO...IM NEW TO UR CHANEEL...A TRUCKER FROM NY....I MUST'VE WATCHED OVER 50 VIDEOS ON SHIFTING A 13 SPEED AND I WAS SO CONFUSED....I MUST SAY....U HAVE EXPLAINED IT THE BEST HANDS DOWN....THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL....AND STAY SAFE DRIVER...

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks!! I'm glad someone got something out of this! My goal was to help explain it the best I could. Thank you for watching!

[@feliciabrofford4673]

Thank you I had never drove a 13 speed before. I've drove 10 and 18 but not 13. I am fixing to go do a road test for a guy and I've never drove the 13 before, lol. I watched a few other videos and they was confusing, so thanks for breaking it down with common sense narration

[@GoFastNation]

No problem! Glad I could help! Good luck!

[@JOSEVAZQUEZ-sw6ww]

Thank you so much, Ive been driving 10 for over 20 years ... You explain that the best out of other videos I've seen. Still didn't get it till I seen you do it. I appreciate you ne safe out there.

[@edwinbrooks9042]

Havent drove in a long time and my new company threw me in a 13speed truck. This helped a lot.

[@GoFastNation]

I'm really glad it helped!!

[@rogerbivins9144]

Well done. For me, the shift pattern pretty quickly became muscle memory and up-shifting relatively intuitive, downshifting, however, under varying weights and grades is far more difficult to master.

[@YAMIEKHABILUH]

Best explanation ever now I understands how it works😂

[@Jamiroquai212]

This was the simplest way of explaining ! THANK YOU I’ve never drove a 13 speed but new truck has em so I needed this

[@GoFastNation]

Glad I could help!

[@gregorylyon1004]

It's really simple if they understand that they can only split gears in high range. So in low range you get the first 5 gears. In high range you get the remaining 8 gears between low split and high split. For a total of 13 speeds

[@GoFastNation]

Nail head, meet hammer. 👍👍👍

[@bumblebee4497]

Thank you for sharing this help me a lot😊🌹💕

[@javantedavis1999]

Dudeee u have literally the best video hands downn!! Thank youuuu

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks! Glad I could hel0!

[@patrickmanishimwe8228]

Thanx So Much for the Video i am so happy for this video I am following you all the way from south africa keep up the Good job more videos from you are needed .....

[@GoFastNation]

Wow South Africa! Thanks so much for the support! I'm glad you liked the video!

[@artman6976]

Best video yet that I've seen on 13 speed shifting!!

[@GoFastNation]

Glad I could help!

[@SkyeMd5518]

Thank you just started driving a 13 speed today know how to drive a 10 speed needed more truck advice for this old rig

[@GoFastNation]

Glad I could help!

[@daniellegler4011]

This guy is a good driver. His head is moving around like a mofo.

[@jerryb3387]

Finally. Someone who can shift correctly! I driven everything from a 5 speed Mack, a 7 speed AutoCar, Hendrickson with a 5 & 4 where you shift 2 transmissions at the same time (2sticks), and the 13 speed RoadRanger. Love the13 speed the most!

[@GoFastNation]

Great compliment from a very diversified driver! Thank you! I'd love to learn a twin stick one day.

[@aswanykrishnan1484]

When i saw you shifting it was like birds over my head thinkn oh gosh what is happening😆...the vdo went forward seeing you shfiting,i started counting the shifts & made me understand it

[@GoFastNation]

Glad it could help lol

[@maikernavarro5069]

Awesome, thanks for the video im about to start with a 13 speed eaton transmisión and your video it's the best I have seen .

[@WatchAke]

Most simple video on how to shift a 13 speed on KZbin. Highly recommend Thank you!

[@GoFastNation]

Thank you! I'm glad it helped!

[@renegordon346]

amen

[@mazdaspeedg2380]

Awesome video my brother and dad had a 10 speed but they got me a 13 speed we are whole family are truckers now lol this was very helpful

[@GoFastNation]

That's awesome! Congrats! Glad I could help!

[@curtismack9340]

Great teacher I well be in call soon for it.thank you

[@stevenbiggar4278]

When you go for your road test.. you have to use the clutch,, changing Gears,,after you on the job,, most don't use the clutch love the video..thanks

[@GoFastNation]

I didn't use the clutch on my test and I aced it but that was like 8 years ago lol

[@guy_incognito7538]

@@GoFastNation just did my test today, you're technically supposed to double clutch it but I suck at it but I'm great at floating. So I floated on my test... and still passed lol

[@GoFastNation]

I floated on my test. Aced it lol. I asked my tester if she wanted double clutch or float and she said she didn't care just do what's comfortable. Congrats on passing your test! Be safe out there

[@curtismack9340]

I’m glad you doing this study cause I need to learn, cause I want a Peterbilt 13 speed and you make it easy to do .Thank you.

[@Eduardomiramar22]

😮 you really really explain every step of the way we’ll explain

[@garym7771]

it seems very hard but it will be easier once your behind the wheel actually doing it. as it is with everything new to you is. thank you for this info sir.

[@ronaldmorris4098]

Thank you for a clear and knowable illustration sir!

[@GoFastNation]

Very welcome! Glad I could help

[@NoFox_Given]

Awesome video, I’ve always wondered this. How you guys learn this and keep it straight is beyond me. Always thought it would be a fun job.

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks! It's definitely not like a regular manual in a car for sure. Takes some getting used to lol.

[@SternDrive]

And it is "a fun job". Just ask me. I have been doing it for 46 years, and I still get a rush from driving a 13 speed.

[@TheAlchemistDavid]

Thanks man. You’re appreciated. I’m seeking to remove the manual transmission restriction on my CDL.

[@GoFastNation]

😁👍

[@draywatts9798]

Man I watch a few videos on this and must say you explained the best others guy Not even close to this much appreciated..show the other how its done..they drop ball when it came to explaining.smh keep rocking man

[@GoFastNation]

I'm really glad I could help! Thanks for saying that.

[@acrock21]

this helped me get a grasp of the 13s for american trucking simulator thank you!

[@GoFastNation]

Glad it helped!!

[@SILVERBACK69]

Cool video, I had no idea it was that crazy🤔 Congrats on being your own boss. I'm very happy for you. Have a great day sir 👋🏻

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks bro! Yeah it's not your daddy's manual for sure lol.

[@cc27866]

Very well explained bro. Great video. Looking to buy my own truck and this video will expand my search. Great Job

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks! Glad I could help

[@Music2025-e8t]

what a relief, thank you sir for your video , now I have an idea how to drive this thing.

[@GoFastNation]

Lol glad I could help

[@normanrhone142]

This definitely makes sense to me now. You are a really good teacher. Thanks very much boss. Nuff respek 👍

[@GoFastNation]

Glad I could hrlp!

[@nevilleadderley1420]

Great video very informative not complicated 👍

[@kingnile8280]

Thank you very much Sir. You just help out a Jamaican Bro.

[@renegordon346]

thanks buddy of all the video on a 13 speed you made so easy for me to understand,thank you very much

[@GoFastNation]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@youtubernagringa9663]

Awesome video thank you very much 🤝

[@TruckinBoss]

Please make more videos about the 13 speed….. you make it so easy

[@donaldbaker8729]

I appreciate the tutorial, im getting my CDL and this was a huge help! Thx

[@GoFastNation]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@solidcollective1283]

Thanks bro... yours and another video helped me tremendously... Thanks bro. Had a kind of ruff 1st day at work today. I didnt know to drive 13 gears..1-10 im fine.... ill say this.mi wish a person would havve explained it to like this instead of trying to sabatoge my new driver position for whatever reason..... now i get it...may just have to practice more... appreciate you bro

[@GoFastNation]

Really glad I could help

[@solidcollective1283]

@@GoFastNation hell yeah bro and im greatful

[@JoeLeiataua-z9j]

Thank you sir.I understand it now .be safe

[@StupidFastTruck]

In the late 1970s a family friend was a free lance trucker and had what I think was a 10 speed International Semi. He explained the shift pattern to me back then. I have no idea if it was close to the same as yours, my memory is SHOT. HAHA.

[@GoFastNation]

Lol no a 10 speed uses the "low" position for its 6th gear and does not split the high range gears

[@StupidFastTruck]

@@GoFastNation Ahh...I see...Thanks!

[@GoFastNation]

@@StupidFastTruck no problem!

[@marksatterwhitejr7613]

Thanks sooo much brotha, needed this for my first 13 speed tomorrow big help !!

[@GoFastNation]

Very welcome! Glad I could help!

[@mintflavor8692]

This video was very helpful my man. Thank you. I have never drove a 13speed and I am about to buy one. I will see how I do.

[@GoFastNation]

Congrats! You're welcome!

[@mintflavor8692]

I end up not buying it, but I test drove it and I did okay driving it. Thanks for the enlightenment.

[@GoFastNation]

Very welcome!

[@donthomas2859]

I like to think of them as the "range selector" and "gear splitter."

[@tommywallbanger]

Good video my dude. I'm learning on a 10 speed in CDL school right now but just doing a little research on how 13 and 18 speed transmissions work.

[@GoFastNation]

Glad to help!

[@MaChAlSAM]

Very intresting how this shifter works.

[@lenflatoff8516]

I Love Driving 13 Speeds Lots Of Fun 🤩 Love ❤️ Your Hat And Shirt 100 Percent Ford Man 👨👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@GoFastNation]

Lol thanks!

[@ANVICTA]

Great 👍 job on explaining on how to shift a 13 speed

[@Roadboss777Chin]

Great video wonderfully explains

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@milton3672]

Great video sir 💯💯💯

[@TowMan127]

Awesome video! Going to be learning 13 gear soon and this video gives a good explanation. 🤜🤛

[@GoFastNation]

Glad I could help!

[@audwinedwards2054]

Best one yet! Thanks bro 💪🏼

[@GoFastNation]

Thanks! Glad I could help!

[@georgemfunji7021]

❤❤❤ Good teacher

[@johnwest633]

The hardest thing to remember is which gear your in when you're slowing down to a stop, I'm driving a 13 speed now.

[@button-jeff]

Great video, I'm about to take delivery of a crane with this transmission. Your explanation is very helpful. Hope you put on your seatbelt, be safe out there.

[@button-jeff]

I'm back! We got the crane. It's a cab over Peterbilt. Lots of linkage to push through. Upshifting is going well enough, but downshifting is ugly. Any tips on how to not make things sound like Sir Grindsalot on the downshifting?

[@GoFastNation]

Congrats! Just rev match the best you can and be gentle with it. You can downshift using the side splitter like 13 to 12 then take full steps down just using the stick. Make sure you use slow steady throttle pressure to increase your rpm while putting slight pressure on the stick toward the gear you're trying to get into and it'll slide right in. Just be patient and be gentle, you'll stop grinding pretty quick once you get the feel for it.

[@button-jeff]

@@GoFastNation thanks brother. Appreciate it more than you know. Side split downshifting is just like the upshifting? Click the switch with foot on the throttle, slight relax and then back on the throttle again right? Cheers.

[@GoFastNation]

@@button-jeff no you need to be fully off throttle click the switch then go back on throttle to bring up the rpm. You'll feel it once it's in.

[@stevendavis9485]

Very informative video my man, thank you 👌

[@Eric-7335]

First 13 learning session yesterday…. My trainer said the side splitter is there for highway and to use it in 8th (which you’re telling me is 12 and 13) geez… Yesterday and today I’ve been shifting 6,8,10,12 using your proper logic.

[@GoFastNation]

Lol yeah some guys just think differently. There really isn't a "right" way or "wrong" way. Just whatever you like and what the truck needs. If you're 78000 lbs then definitely use more gears than if you're light or empty.

[@mauricehardy8250]

You explained that well bro!

[@Posanisithole62]

Thanks you sir l witching form South Africa

[@GoFastNation]

Awesome! Glad the video helped!

[@allanJelen]

Top explanation so far,even a clever monkey may understand,if you as a driver don't understand this clever man quit trucking,Thank you sir 👍 good Job.😂😂😂😂.

[@GoFastNation]

Lol thanks

[@hrpreetx]

Thank you very much for this video.