How to shift an 18 speed transmission

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[@krinklekuts8394]

So here I am, 3 am, learning how to shift an 18 speed transmission. Nothing abnormal here

[@MrBluoct]

Krinkle Kuts 2:55 am for me🤙 Now need to bolt this up to my .... camry🤔

[@gkindustrialmachine1]

330 am for me .........can't sleep, so I thought why not learn about shifting a big rig.

[@Like2Truck]

9pm here lol so board

[@shubham6288]

3:20 was wondering the same thing XD

[@felixfelix9084]

2:50 here, i really need to know how to shift a 18shifter, i dont have a driver lisence tho...

[@m.r.9127]

What I’ve learned from this video: 18-speed is the same as a 9-speed, just doubled.

[@RABIDJOCK]

And they don't use them most of the time.

[@edwardboscaino438]

For the truckers that aced math in third grade.

[@darrinkulyk9560]

I Use All The Gears ..... Just At Different Times .... lol Thats Why They Are There lol lol lol I HAVE Seen Lots Of LAZY Drivers ..... SERIOUSLY

[@RABIDJOCK]

@Ryan Couchman I don't know it you fucking muppet !! That's the point. I learned it from the video. He says in it that he only uses half of them most of the time. Take it up with him you stupid frucking tucker 😆

[@RABIDJOCK]

@Ryan Couchman Well your arguments with Mr Sasnak since I drive a 17 year old Hyundai Getz,and I'm not all that good at that( I hit things a lot, kerbs,posts and the odd pedestrian).

[@beckettschefold501]

I am not a trucker. I don't plan on being a trucker, but as a car enthusiast, I am facinated by this.

[@WojciechMikula]

Same. Amazing stuff.

[@pepeclippz7921]

Same. Super wholesome vibe too I love this camera shot

[@Andrew-zv4fm]

Same here.

[@someonemayhaps8391]

I came down to comment this exact same thing 😂

[@Abrahamhamham]

Me neither. I should be sleeping, but i’m watching this instead

[@shovelheezy]

An 18 speed is also very handy when pulling a smooth bore tanker. The short shifting helps mitigate the surge that comes with a partially loaded tank.

[@perrybabin8427]

I'm surprised to hear that you could haul a partially filled tank. Even with relatively small tanks in a pickup bed, the sloshing of the liquid makes it more difficult to drive.

[@covidBS4populationReduction]

9-13 is all u need, u just cant feel the liquid i assume , The only problem with 10 speed i got is . long UP Mountain ...Thats where u need to split 10 speed thats ALL !!!! if you dont pull 60k pounds---u dont need it

[@blazeking8025]

That's good to know I'm going for my tankers and doubles just past my test to get my permit

[@angelv8815]

thanks for the advice. new CDL holder here. appreciate it

[@SROWilkerson]

This dude looks like America as a person

[@jerryyeaaah15]

hhhhh lmao

[@maverickcuellar7737]

Could you be more specific about America, cuz could be Brazil, Argentina or Mexico as well

[@SROWilkerson]

Magistar M i wanted to tell him but i decided i shouldnt waste my time

[@ItzDrPlow]

@@SROWilkerson ron!!! i finally found you iam you long lost twin ron!!

[@maverickcuellar7737]

@Magistar M many of you are so conceited that you think you are the only americans on this continent, you are the laughing stock of the rest of America. forget to mention the native americans of each country of north, central and south america, they are true americans, they deserve all my respect.

[@tedmorgan5958]

This guys still liking comments 2 years later. What a legend

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

dude you seriously think he likes every single comment individually? thats a whole new level of naivety

[@tedmorgan5958]

@@TheBanjoShowOfficial Fuck off with your negativity

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

@@tedmorgan5958 Fuck off, I'm not a retard that lives off "good vibes", I'm stating the truth.

[@pablotafur539]

@@TheBanjoShowOfficial I mean it’s not hard to like comments just swipe and tap. He’s got close to 600 videos now and still posts so why tf would he not keep the interaction on his most viral video going ? Imagine the down time his wife has riding with him, could be her too¿ anyways happy new year

[@pablotafur539]

@@---xd4wm ur right, didn’t even think about that but makes sense

[@LuGer212]

the passion and patience to explain - this man is a treasure!

[@revokdaryl1]

He makes this look easy, but something tells me it take YEARS to perfect this technique. Awesome video. Makes me wish my little Saturn was a 5 spd manual instead of the slushbox it has!

[@anthonyaubuchon765]

Learning how to float through the gears as he did is actually pretty easy. It's a rhythm and you can pick it up pretty quickly. It's the downshifting that is harder to master. These transmission's are not synchronized. So you you can't push in the clutch and just drop it in a lower gear. So typically you only split 18th back to 17th and then you drop a full gear at a time. So you bring engin down to about a 1000 RPM's it's 450 RPM's between gears so when you come out of gear to down shift you have to rev the engine up to about 1450 RPM'S before it will go in gear. Your RPM'S have to match the speed for that gear

[@KaiserBruh]

yea id say its way easier to float gears in a semi than in a car bc if the synchros. it took so many weeks of careful attempts in my pickup to float her gears. i floated gears in a semi the first time i ever tried. i promise its the easiest thing ever you have so much room to shift its so nice.

[@KaiserBruh]

@@anthonyaubuchon765 yea exactly it. upshift floating? the easiest thing. downshift? floating? thats a true challenge for a man of experience. its hard enough to downshift with the clutch in, with the rev matching and all that but my grandfather makes downshift floating look like childs play

[@danielread7642]

Not really once you master upshifting and matching the revs to the gear ots easey down shifting is a little harder but the truck will tell you when you can shift lol In a short time it becomes 2nd nature along with double clutching. This guy explained it preaty well

[@olegrumpy4519]

@@anthonyaubuchon765 Best comment that I have seen so far. These twin-countershaft transmissions do not have syncros except for the range and splitter, and those 2 are shifted by air. You must match up the speed of the input shaft to whichever gear that you are trying to go into.

[@mycurrents]

That dashboard has more dials than a nuclear station

[@rolling1885]

you CANNOT have too many gauges!! I still see space for 2 more!!! My next truck will have 22. W/O a clock!

[@tushargupta1764]

@@rolling1885 weird flex but okay

[@ranasatyanshsingh8117]

Still cant find out how he's seeing the road and the cars...

[@kuribuu7876]

It still has less than a teenagers that found out what repco is lmao

[@connorstohl6050]

13 dials. Ametuer numbers.

[@SaJa1718]

“That’s 13th...” in my mind: “man he must be going at least 100mph” him: that’s 30mph....

[@ikat_tracer]

@@shawnupole9316 that's because the engine is so big, the bigger the engine, the slower it revs, big container ships are just in the hundred range with their engines bigger than most houses. Most two stroke diesel engines are in the range of below 120 rpms

[@ChaotiX1]

actually he was in 15th gear when he said that

[@PlexingtonSteel]

@@shawnupole9316 german here: I usually shift between 2 and 2.5k RPM (no diesel).

[@mooraymachine5019]

7:11 "We're doin' 30mileunauer"

[@horseradish0911]

@@mooraymachine5019 xdd I understand what he said but when you pointed it out it really sounds funny xd

[@whitebison6.749]

I used to watch this video back when I was first starting highschool I loved the way he teaches and thought his truck looked really nice I’m 18 now bought my own place just had my son and started my first trucking job a few weeks ago and have plans of owning my own business and fleet someday I went from dreaming about driving these awesome trucks to doing that so thank you to the guy who made this video it’s what inspired me to keep chasing that dream

[@LeoMessi-kq2nr]

You bought a house and had a child at 18?

[@themusicalwizard613]

@@LeoMessi-kq2nr Doing more than me in my life, damn!

[@Edweener]

fr i had to read that twice to make sure, bro is goated af@@LeoMessi-kq2nr

[@robbiewu60]

I never understood how it'd be possible to shift 18 gears until now. Truly fascinating. Thanks for the detailed info really, very educational.

[@shidbot420]

The most American video I've ever seen. Absolute madlad

[@ThePaperKhan]

Ye

[@lukesylvester2022]

WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE SHIDDY

[@mrsaenz8591]

What Is madlad

[@ronikcc370]

Lol

[@Yoojosh]

No we used to have 3-4 speed transmissions

[@jasv49]

Imagine seeing a red light in the distance and having to downshift 17 gears

[@valentinpopescu98]

clutch in

[@valentinpopescu98]

@Ryan Couchman oh ok. I just either clutch in and brake till I'm stopped or I put it in neutral and brake

[@seventytwo4728]

Neutral says hi

[@alahatim]

@@seventytwo4728 downshifts 17??? laughs as i'm popping the jakes

[@chrisnolan1438]

@Ryan Couchman bro that's what he said first.... smh

[@sportmom2222]

I’ve been a trucker for 35 yrs and I never got a chance to drive a truck with an 18 speed trans in it. My fav back in the day was a 15 Over with 5 deep reduction. I tried to get others who had driven an 18 to explain it but it didn’t make any sense until watching this guy demonstrate. I got it now, it is basically a Super Ten with a range selector. Super 10s we’re nice, not as much moving the stick. Thanks for the demo! It’s sad that most everything on the road now has an automatic in it.

[@covidBS4populationReduction]

Yap !!! i cant find truck with 13 speed !! i am sick of this AutomaticCRAP

[@clavonwilliams4951]

I learned to drive trucks on a super 10. They're pretty cool cause you only gotta move shifter 5 times. I love it

[@HenryFamilyTheFirst]

15 speed overdrive. Over & back to 14th, then forward to 15th. Drive a cab over KW with a 892TTA, absolute weapon.

[@foxboi6309]

Man, I've always respected truckers for the hard work they do, but after watching this video, I respect you guys even more. I showed this to my mom and she simply said: "Well now you know that such type of work is not for everyone!"

[@Mark-uh4zd]

I’ve driven cross country in a passenger vehicle multiple times for work. Those drives instilled respect for truckers out there. Being away from family, dealing with bad drivers, weather, and cops constantly wanting to pull them over to rack up fines for ridiculous violations.

[@Asu01]

Seems like every single cars featured in Fast and Furious are using the same 18 speed transmission.

[@danny1229c]

hahaha for real ;)

[@jigrodrigues]

Good one

[@steveswainsbury4035]

those cars had so many gears lol... they just keep shifting through them.

[@michaelcipperley5129]

Asu HA.. HA.. HA.. THATS FUNNY., GOOD ONE..😁😁😁😁😁

[@fullthrottle4688]

Lol

[@sandychambers4796]

You explained that better than my mum explaining how to drive automatic

[@stubblycoast9284]

1- turn on car 2- buckle up cause its vroom vroom time

[@BrianPiperata-ov2yu]

I DRIVE A CHEMICAL TANKER, AND THE TRUCK I OWN HAS 22 GEARS LOL

[@BrianPiperata-ov2yu]

ALSO I HAVE 3 SHITERS IN IT AND THEY ALL NEED TO BE USED

[@huffinairduster]

Brian Piperata three shitters??? wow

[@BrianPiperata-ov2yu]

@@huffinairduster Eh

[@JohnSmith-em9ks]

As an automotive repairman of 30 years, this still blew my mind!!!!!! Thanks for sharing. The engineering brilliance that first thought this up and second actually put it together to make it work. Mind blown again!!!

[@BrandonHurt]

Imagine back in the day when there were 2 sticks because of no splitter, how you had to deal with it, and to top it off no power steering and go back far enough no AC, and that no AC is a true deal for many real world local truck drivers and go back further they unloaded the truck as over the road drivers.

[@veronicagee4335]

Awesome video! I got my CDL 20 years ago. The hardest part of the road test was having to use the clutch for every shift, and using all 18 gears. Something you almost never do when driving in the real world.

[@knightlautrec4311]

When the world ends and you come across a lone big rig and it's your only option for escape and survival, you'll be thankful you watched this.

[@MrAquinas1]

I think the same thing when I watch the how to fly a 747 videos.

[@charackthe]

This is the main reason I'm watching this the 6th time.

[@validity7256]

Only reason I’m here baby

[@2mkholley]

It takes a little more lol.Unlike a car a truck will not go in gear unless it's the right rpm and road speed!Also u have to give it fuel when down shifting.

[@brendenperry3770]

Ahhh shit we're a a pandemic you made this happen just kiddingb

[@door-to-doorhentaisalesman2978]

What I’ve learned from this video: 18-speed is the same as a 6-speed, just tripled.

[@manifestgtr]

It’s also the same as a 1 speed, just 18th’d

[@covidBS4populationReduction]

no assHole its 9 speed plus 4 deviders on top and one splitter,, good luck

[@je2338]

I've learnt that it's the same as an auto 6 speed, only you have to shift manually and it's 18 speed. But same concept.

[@covidBS4populationReduction]

@@je2338 NOshit :-) except that u need to know how to work with CLUTCH

[@josiahbackup7513]

​@@covidBS4populationReductionNo shits it's almost like he's JOKING

[@bradbowers352]

I'm an experienced driver but never driven 18-speed. He explained it so well I feel confident I can now

[@timothykranz354]

As a truck driver that drives a 18 speed, this was extremely well explained. I feel anyone can understand it.

[@covidBS4populationReduction]

Question, Why do u need 18 speed? 13 is not good for you?

[@crissalinas5608]

@@covidBS4populationReductionheavy loads and roads with high grades

[@noseefood1943]

That dashboard needs more gages.

[@farerse]

lol

[@benbaselet2026]

And where is the rest of the chrome???

[@Chris-yy7qc]

Theres space for 2 more of them xD

[@adamschaeffer1436]

I think you meant to say it needs more cowbell

[@jasonwomack4064]

Those are for monitoring the Flux capacitor, without turning around to look at it.

[@CrimsonCrime2234]

I really like this guy, he teaches like he is teaching his son how to drive.

[@michaelg6641]

He'd be a good trainer

[@bettasplendens713]

Yeah, I feel like if you messed up he would just say "That's alright son, ain't nobody ever learned anything by getting it right the first time. Try again."

[@dogs.ofyoutube]

I really felt like my father teached me something 🥺 Well my father didn't teach me how to shift speeds because he doesn't know how to drive a truck lol

[@caturlifelive]

Agreed..and his mustache very american

[@rushthezeppelin]

Much nicer than the way my stepdad taught me. He took me to the top of a hill had me pull into a driveway for a radio tower. He then had me reverse out on to the road and would yell THERE'S a car coming. I think I dumped the clutch and killed it about 3 times trying to get into first and the fourth time I got it. I don't think I've ever killed a stick after that.

[@khiladi3409]

I am a student and I have always had more interest in trucks than cars because they're a lot more powerful. Now after watching this video, I am impressed by the extent of technology and engineering put into these rigs and the effort drivers have to put in for getting us our goods on time. Respect for all truckers out there, and respect for you who took the time to explain us about the 18 speed transmission.

[@DoeZeo]

So this is why all passenger cars in America are automatic... the friggin' trucks use up the entire US supply of gears!

[@TheNutshaq]

I know this is a joke but do you want the real answer as to why?

[@DoeZeo]

@@TheNutshaq Sure, please do tell

[@xX_Gravity_Xx]

@@TheNutshaq I was also curious....

[@TheNutshaq]

@@DoeZeo it’s because of how far away everything is and because American drivers are notorious for wanting nothing but a luxurious drive. It would be kind of a pain to row through gears everywhere you go when town is half an hours drive away, and it’s nice to just get in and go and not have to worry about what gear your car is in

[@norbertsiewert3917]

Ever see the gears used on a big truck? Gears on a automobile are toys in comparison! Also, automatic transmissions use what is called a planetary gear system. The gears must be small, or the transmission would be enormous.

[@asotos1000]

I’m a safety instructor and you would be a great instructor. Clear instruction with 0 ego. Kudos to you my friend. This what a veteran driver should be.

[@pakyu6622]

Kudos anu ka pinoy?

[@toopink4death492]

@@pakyu6622 Kudos didn't originate in the philippines mate. It's of Greek Origin.

[@dennisdegroot7490]

In the Netherlands the current generation Truck drivers can't drive a manual truck anymore. Most Trucks from the last 10 years are automatic. My colleague ruined a manual transmission in 2 weeks from a almost new rental truck. Why isn't almost everything automatic like the USA cars?

[@UltraGamma25]

@@dennisdegroot7490 Because Trucks are huge. It costs too much for an automatic and manuals are more sturdy.

[@dennisdegroot7490]

@@UltraGamma25 In the Netherlands There is no price difference anymore Between an automatic or a manual truck.

[@craigwiester9177]

If I am ever confronted with the need to shift an 18-speed transmission, I'll come back and watch this.

[@kayparks8382]

Thanks for showing us. My late husband was a driver and he was training me when he had to retire due to health reasons. I sure miss it but wouldn’t ever drive again without him.

[@schlachthaus5]

Guys like this are the backbone of America. They do a thankless, dangerous, mind-numbing job for years without end, yet manage to stay happy, helpful, and hopeful. Thank you and God bless you.

[@EJD339]

I know. I try to be respectful to truckers. When I was younger, I wasn’t as much but I’ve made friends with one at my work about 7 years ago and I realized what they go through.

[@okcjosiah420]

Truck driving is amazing if you have a passion for driving.

[@flounder2760]

im getting ready to start a trucking career myself here in january.

[@smellymeadowhel8763]

Dangerous for mostly everyone else on the road id think there probs safer in the truck sure if things fail yea but when things are working all fine its like there in a tank in my opinion

[@lastsonofktn]

Amen to that

[@danielsullivan958]

My stepfather drove 18 wheelers for 30 years. He passed away Nov. 29th 2018. I used to go with him over the road up and down the east coast. I was always fascinated by the shifting through all the gears. He explained it to me but I was too young to understand. This video reminds me of the good times I had riding with him. I miss him a lot.

[@aphysique]

Sorry bout your loss...My condolences!!

[@danielsullivan958]

Esoteric Fitness thank you. My heart is heavy tonight.

[@SOYDERANCHOAPA]

Sorry for you loss

[@simone4993]

Daniel....I'm so sorry for your loss ...I Feel your pain ...I've been there...like it was yesterday...It will never go away but it will get better.. courage my friend...I will light a candle tonight so your step father may see his way down those winding roads. Although he is not here, his spirit will always be with you. Daniel....I wish you Peace and Comfort wherever you may go. Sincerely. Sim One.

[@danielsullivan958]

That means a lot, thank you! Peace, Prayers and God Bless! @@simone4993

[@bobwhite9873]

I drive an 18 spd. Every day, end dump and sidedump, your explanation is right on, and very easy to understand. 👍

[@Stoney9923]

5 years later this is the best Vid I've seen of shifting an 18 speed!!!

[@jacobgoldenofficial4321]

And that's how you drive Optimus Prime

[@alexisdieguez2195]

Lmao0

[@xxXPINOYCRUXxx]

You don’t drive Optimus Prime, he drives you.

[@disuser-lp3qv1tm8f]

Optimus Prime always looks shifty (yes I did that) after I’ve driven him.

[@dere8344]

That's how you excite and turn on optimus prime.

[@eaeaeaeaeaeae4907]

can someone explain me why we dont see outside ?

[@OwnerOP]

1969 : We gonna have flying cars by 2010. 2019 : let's watch how to shift 18 gears hahah. #notamazedyet Subscribe.

[@OwnerOP]

@@MFM_88 I agree bro.

[@fecalfetus7902]

it makes sense you can float the through the range since the gears are so large and those big engines operate at such a low RPM. Nice vid, thanks

[@treasurefindswithjane9068]

7:11 wer runnin thirty mile anhour....... true southern accent. 👌 love it

[@NotthatGuy17]

Legend has it, he's still shifting till this day.

[@joet7136]

😆

[@ph11p3540]

If you love what you do, why not stick with it?

[@gavinnichols8593]

You know you can trust a guy when the first thing he says is “hello Mercia”.

[@VanceRefrigeration]

Gavin Nichols That’s not what he said though. Can’t you spell?

[@SteeringWheelOperator]

I"ll take someone who pronounces 'Merica over 'Mericer any day of the week.

[@harrisp584]

I just missed the fuck out of Bernie Mac :(

[@slowcarguy4808]

Tųcá Mőţě Your Name looks like it was dropped down the stairs

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

Ahhh...the ancient english Kingdom of Mercia. Hasn't existed since 918AD though.

[@williamnale7835]

Saw you on another video, you are a true patriot and trucker. I'm off the truck since last July with an injury. I had a co truck W900 13spd and everything from a 9spd, Super10 to a couple of 12spd autos. I always enjoyed the manuals until I get to LA and then I'll take an auto any day. I see you are out of OK, I have family there (Choctaw on my dad's side) in the Indianola/ McAlester area. Our family has our own exit on 69. Exit 106 Nale Rd.

[@user-tp7ny5xi3f]

Started driving big rigs in 1969 after military service. I drove for 33 years everywhere from Newfoundland to all 48 states. when I was forced to quit after a fall and 11 surgeries I was done, but racked up 3,500,000 miles with no accidents. Started in a Brockway 8 spd , then a bubblenose GM with 12 spd spicer. After that it was anywhere from a B-89 Mack 5x4 , to various trucks with 13 spds to a road commode 15 spd direct. Also time with 9 and 10 speed then finished with 18 spd. Think I covered most of it, had fun and still miss driving.

[@P.a.r.a.d.o.x]

Nice work 👍

[@SouthMainAuto]

Gosh I miss my dad. He taught me to drive a Roadranger, a Mack and a Twin Stick. Always told me I better only touch that clutch if I'm coming to a stop or takin off haha. Kinda like dancing. Thanks for the memories man.

[@tomahawkANDscopZ]

Just curious, I don't know much about trucks, but manual cars you have to use the clutch every time you shift ( pretty much) otherwise you fuck up the gears. So is there some weird reason you can shift clutchless in a big truck/lorry?Maybe something to do with the synchros or rpm?

[@charliecollings2295]

@@tomahawkANDscopZ Some trucks don’t have synchros so the driver will have to Rev match each gear to allow a smooth gear change using the engine (hence no clutch for change and only when stopping and starting). I believe this is done so that the driver cannot accidentally overev the engine (think 4th to 2nd) as the results in such a large engine vehicle would be very damaging for the engine and components.

[@tomahawkANDscopZ]

@@charliecollings2295 ahhh I see, thank you for the explanation.

[@charliecollings2295]

@@tomahawkANDscopZ NP, as for cars, you can shift without clutch even with a common synchromesh gearbox, even if it is awful for your synchros (think only using it if your clutch went for example and you needed to get home). It’s all down to matching engine speed with that of the output shaft for the desired gear, assuring that the output shaft and desired gear are spinning at the same speed, allowing for a smooth gear change. A good example of a transmission that only uses clutch for stop and start in a car is a dog box, there are plenty of videos out there.

[@tomahawkANDscopZ]

@@charliecollings2295 yeah, after reading your comment I went searching about it and found out about float shifting and such. Really interesting stuff honestly, I found a lot of truckers talking about it in forums and how they have different strategies for shifting in different situations. Thanks for the info, really appreciate it!

[@jimandskittum]

That shooting pool analogy hit home. I am self taught on a 300 Cummins/ 9 speed and I'm usually a player but every once in a while I launch the cue ball completely off the table.

[@merlepeterson4358]

I'm looking to teach my daughter on a 6-speed honda civic. That way, if she goes to any country she won't ever not be able to drive. Driving stick for 20 years and this guy is more of a master than I will ever be.

[@scorepoint8118]

This truck should've been in Fast & Furious series already

[@pivkaaa]

I can see the gross uncle Vin Diesel shifting his 19th gear he added to his tune setup:d

[@sonk110]

I just wonder how they put those gearboxes in those pony cars :-D

[@SteveCarras]

Don’t forget the many buses like ESP old school greyhound snd Crown built school coaches looking like hot dogs which, though just single stick initially - though eventually, Crown factory built buses got ten speed Fuller Roadranger transmission.

[@Klacewicz]

I don't understand why so many dislikes. Someone spends his own time explaining something and some people don't have the capability to appreciate it. Thanks mate for the information, myself I drive a 10 speed gear box and is always nice to learn with others experience.

[@2405jacko]

It's all the " new generation" of big rig drivers with auto trannies . I used to drive 10s and 13s. Once you get the hang of it, it's just pure pleasure to drive them. Also my car was a stick 5, at the end of the shift when I had to drive my car I kept forgetting to use the clutch, it was funny. And if you had to drive auto, oh man, looking for the clutch pedal, popping the stick shift into neutral, good times, man. Good times.

[@strange0eye]

You can post a video of a child playing with a kitten and some jerk wad will down thumb it. **sigh**

[@adarshunni7214]

Likes for Jake Paul videos..dislikes these videos. No wonder that we are in the endgame now.

[@12234nic11234]

I don't either, I think it's great that someone is willing to make videos like this to help others. When I was young, videos like this would have been helpful, I had to learn everything on my own.

[@ggurks]

actually this video has hardly any dislikes, the likes outweigh them by far

[@ressech1722]

Very good explanation, i’ll be getting my CDL and this video helped out a lot. Simple, clean cut and right to the point

[@BLAKHARTFILM]

Thank you. I haven't driven truck for 20 years and the last one I drove had a 13 speed. I had forgotten how to drive. 😂 I will probably be hauling grain this fall and appreciate the lesson.

[@coinucopia]

Those two gauges on the left are for making sure the other gauges are working properly!

[@336033056]

And don't forget it's all to bring every thing that you can touch around you all the way to the slab foundation you walk on so imagine the world with out them

[@whrxzz1448]

Okay but, can we appreciate the fact that he's still liking comments after 2 years of uploading this?

[@brandonfromkc2815]

Hearting

[@rebelguy9487]

He's a good, appreciative man.

[@francoisnel5253]

@@rebelguy9487 Truckers are good guys often

[@francoisnel5253]

Man I'd like to be a trucker. In my country trucking sucks, the safety and type of trucks not close to US. But still going to get my truck license some time.

[@grb351]

I'm not a trucker, but I am a gearhead and I love movies and TV shows about them. Thanks for this great explanation.

[@shadowfax49]

So far the best and the clearest explanation I’ve come across about this. Now I understand the concept. Thank you from Aus.

[@Colombo5218]

You are a very gifted teacher. Thank you.

[@RikerLovesWorf]

And here I am again, a year and some later, commenting once again how I come back and watch this video every year just for kicks. It’s just so damn good. You can tell someone who is intelligent versus just experienced, and the OP is definitely intelligent just from his speech and explanatory ability alone. I would trust this guy with my wallet.

[@toasterbathboi6298]

Me learning how to drive a five speed: “wow this is difficult” Sasnak: *pathetic*

[@Usmcpvtjones]

It apparently is simple to adapt to a higher number of gears though. People are always concerned when I tell them I start my truck off in 2nd gear - wait til I'm starting in 5th gear boys

[@mrwaltsuzz7556]

I didn't first know how drive automatic. First i learned drive 5 and 6 speed manual.

[@Usmcpvtjones]

@@mrwaltsuzz7556 it feels so disappointing to Drive an automatic, don't you agree?

[@toasterbathboi6298]

@@mrwaltsuzz7556 the car my parents got me is a standard, but I did all my drive time for drivers ed on an automatic. So I learned both at the same time.

[@timbroski4487]

Little tip for everyone struggling with shifting: try playing Euro Truck Simulator 2. I drove with a 12-speed for a while and now it's just an automatic movement of my left foot and right hand, everytime I hear the rpms go too high

[@magingabrielgarcia530]

Wtf is this guy talking about that’s nothing my bike is a 24 speed

[@jaakoleksine6035]

Mine is a 28

[@marikchannel1496]

21(( isn't enough for me

[@pedrocheJ]

@@jaakoleksine6035 THUG LIFE

[@lanwilds9585]

mine is 21 haha

[@MystiXash]

Boi that's a cycle you're talking about.

[@JasonArter]

Excellent job, sir. Best explanation I've seen.

[@tosborne8062]

I have flown airplanes with such great instruction and information as this gentleman... very technical, but makes you want to jump into the seat and and receive command and instructions!

[@cosmic_40]

10 years later: how to shift a 28 speed transmission

[@dotech4128]

It’s just like a 14 speed, but doubled

[@tommycarrizal1656]

*36 speed in The future because its 18 just doubled

[@szaka9395]

what are you even talking about, ther will be automatics only with electric drive xD

[@lllz9800]

@@szaka9395 Nice job dumbass, you completely missed the joke lol

[@zzirSnipzz1]

@@tommycarrizal1656 actually almost certain Same tractor if i remember had a 34x34 box, most now have constantly variable,semi-auto and Auto

[@Rokaize]

It’s strange to me that jobs like this aren’t considered worth while by many people. Many people look down at plumbers and trucker drivers and electricians as being too dumb to get a “real” degree or education. But shifting and 18 speed transmission, while driving a 18 wheeler is a seriously valuable skill set. This is some serious business doing a job like this. Bravo.

[@AFlournoy413]

I’m in an apprenticeship to be an electrician. I agree that most people think that there’s not a whole lot of brainpower that goes into the trades but there’s so much damn math in learning how to bend conduit and DC and AC theory that I never used in any other job. The journeyman I worked with for the last 6 months was smarter than anyone I worked with in my office jobs.

[@Rokaize]

Anthony Flournoy Exactly right. It may not be some glamorous, upper class job. But without these career fields our society would go down the drain pretty quickly. Some people may have degrees and be extremely smart in that particular “hands off” field of work. But plumbers and electricians know an actual hands on trade. And it’s just as valuable or commendable as any college degree.

[@sz42781]

Problem is trucks are becoming more automated and computer controlled, soon they will be self driving. Its a shame

[@lerg12]

Well there is an old saying that goes: “if you bought it, a truck brought it” it’s crazy how easy it is to overlook the fact that trucks keep the stores everyone shops at stocked with product for consumers to purchase. The people who look down upon truck drivers and tradesmen fail to realize that nobody else will keep stores stocked or at least as efficiently as truck drivers and nobody else will fix their toilets but plumbers when they break it by putting a turd too big down there. Perhaps if people and kids these days are exposed and shown the purpose and importance of these roles, and what these people go and can go through on a daily basis, not only would there be more of an understanding and more respect of how essential these people are, but maybe there wouldn’t be such a big shortage of new people in these industries in the United States.

[@garycooper7345]

The difference between "essential" and "non-essential" workers...

[@joannmclean4752]

awsome job, you make it very easy for everyone to understand. i can tell you have real experience.

[@jefferyyoung6836]

I used to drive an old 230 Cummins ten speed with a two speed single screw rear end. It was driven the same way. Nice explanation of low side, high side and splitting gears. Top speed was 68 miles per hour.

[@Barnacules]

I'm pretty sure NASA shuttle pilots require less training to fly the Space Shuttle... 😲

[@pignoob9551]

Barnacules Nerdgasm hey love your videos

[@Heitz2496]

Interesting to find you here

[@1punch_man]

Looks like we watch similar videos lol. Keep up the good work Barnacules.

[@xmg5688]

Barnacules Nerdgasm lol

[@blzt3206]

wtf? this is like manual transmission and 5 minutes extra explaining how to use two switches.

[@tonywagner1626]

Alternative title: "Why most Americans drive automatic"

[@fitzmullin6665]

Because Manuals are too hard for them, and when they can't even develope a good manual gearbox.

[@fitzmullin6665]

When 10 gears or less will do lol

[@VX3800]

Cars manuals aren’t nearly this complicated bruh, you probably drive auto 😂

[@JoseGarcia-et2ep]

Manual transmission in a car is not that hard, it just takes practice, my first car was a Manual transmission 🤷‍♂️i prefer Manual than automatic.

[@candlestyx8517]

I just wanna drive and not worry about switching gears constantly.

[@phil955]

I believe I should get a truck license before watching this to fully comprehend how it works... my father told me it's like a tractor, but that's not like a tractor at all! XD

[@tatoultatoian8492]

Great video sir, I'm a rookie only been 2 yrs into the trucking industry but i always watch videos to gain more experience by day and this was a top tier video and definitely helps with the understanding of the 18-speed transmission handling, safe trips boss!👍🏻

[@diegod5401]

"... Manual as in a sports car... Or a mustang" meanwhile in Europe where every toaster has manual shift

[@nobodyimportant6851]

No kidding! We went to England on vacation last year. I booked a Vauxhall Insignia (GM's English version of a Buick Regal sport). Got in, it was a stick shift! In UK, auto trans is a higher priced option. In North America, auto trans is standard, manual shift costs more. Go figure.

[@ExtremiSS88]

@@nobodyimportant6851 we learn in manual first for our drivers licence, you can do an automatic test but they just restricts you to auto cars. Plus auto is more expensive for young drivers on their insurance policy but these days I'm seeing a lot more auto cars on UK roads

[@danielevans8910]

@@ExtremiSS88 in the US we learn manual with our dads crying in the passenger seat.

[@roderickmathison5245]

@@nobodyimportant6851 Historically auto cars guzzled more gas than manuals, so people just didn’t buy them. That’s no longer so much the case, but they’re still more expensive to buy and repair and they also have a bit of an image problem - in Britain/Europe an automatic car is the last car you’ll buy before you pass away, kind of thing...!

[@alekos9777]

Nowadays though, automatics are slowly replacing manuals in Europe. For example in my country, Finland, over 70 % of new sold cars are automatics while manuals account for a bit less than 30 %.

[@spar0035]

People who cut off semis or lolly gaggle on the entrance ramp when a semi is coming should watch this video.

[@janiceharris6219]

Exactly. Try going up against an 18 wheeler while driving a Honda Civic. The Honda and driver will be scattered across all 4 lanes of the highway or one big ball of crumpled metal. Got to respect the power of 50000 pounds of truck. You won't win against it.

[@smellymeadowhel8763]

@@janiceharris6219 try person vs semi who wins lol

[@smellymeadowhel8763]

Ive seen train vs person not the prettiest sight

[@forbesjeff]

@@janiceharris6219 Honda Civic, Ford Expedition... Insignificant difference between them here ;)

[@ValREcO]

If they Lolly gaggle, on principle I won’t move the truck. I watch em slam on the brakes in my right mirror and laugh.

[@HighwayStar70]

Been watching several of these videos. You explained it the most simply straightforward terms

[@MichaelCowden]

Thanks for the explanation and a great video! Safe travels out there.

[@whosam2756]

truck makers: how many gauges do you need ? trucker: yes

[@JosueHernandez-nj9bc]

Haha funny

[@AdityaWaghmare]

*gauges

[@Incadazant01]

In the old days, we monitored a lot of shit. Exhaust temp, the temp in each differential, oil temp, oil pressure, primary/secondary air pressure, air ride pressure, applied brake pressure, and many more besides. New trucks have an idiot dash: Fuel/DEF, primary/secondary air pressure, oil pressure, water temp, tach, and speed.

[@lukasschmitter7048]

Haha, its more like: how many do you want? Trucker: all of ´em

[@GeorgHaeder]

@@Incadazant01 , yeah but in the old days also "blowing a tranny" meant you have a car problem, unlike today.

[@schnorrergaming7541]

I love how this hero just effortlessly explained to a humble Class B driver granny gears, heavy load hauling, gear skipping, and shifting an 18 speed Pete all entirely seamlessly and definitely off script without a stutter.

[@SteveCarras]

Instead of that nine speed with split setup how bout a six speed with either two ranges - you know., like a twelve speed but split in high or with three ranges or a six speed and three

[@IraQNid]

I heard about your KZbin channel after watching the update on CheapRVLiving a moment ago. While I had no idea what you are talking about I like the way you present the information. Like the way my dad tried to teach me about stuff. Informative, to the point, easy to digest.

[@stevensawyer2489]

Didn't know that. Thanks for taking us to school and explanation of trucks ⚙.

[@svenvanphilips9519]

If you want to understand that better, just rewind it and watch it again 🤣🤣

[@snoproblem]

Half the internet ".... oh yeah!"

[@blackeyes3313]

savage !!

[@vikramra7]

guys born in the 70s/80s would know what rewind means. Before CD ROM, LD, DVD, BD, HDD, USB....we had VHS tapes, playable on VCR/VCP (Video Cassette Player/Recorder), rectangular shaped box and had about thousand feet of reel in it. And after viewing it, you had to rewind the reel to the see from the start again.

[@kenvanpassen9247]

@@vikramra7 That's actually so funny... I never realized I am that old that kids now of days probably (most likely) don't know what a videocasette tape or regular casette tape look like.... let alone know how they work :D :D

[@eckee]

1.9k dislikes are below-9-speed-transmission owners

[@jimmy_olds]

Ekin Elçi or drivers that push D, N, or R

[@daltontrick]

Hey don't forget about -/+! D, N, R or -/+ Only real pro's can run a semi-auto. 18-gears with 80,00k payload - Thats easy lol

[@meh6953]

I have driven a 10 speed 18 wheeler, it's fun once you get the hang of it 😁

[@murcock9776]

Drivers that think R means "Rocket"

[@jairov6745]

Probably Prius owners

[@VoyTe]

Beautiful truck. I used to drive back in a day. I miss my trucks and 18 speed transmission. The good days are gone but my soul still feel like a trucker. New subscriber from Vancouver Canada

[@eulaliorodriguez5325]

Thanks for sharing that learning experience on tractor trailers. Great video.

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

Next video..."how to look over the dashboard" ^^

[@Sasnak]

The camera is at a downward angle to see the shift pattern better

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

Sasnak I suspected it is...I was just kidding of course. Thanks for the interesting video.

[@andrewt3649]

I was thinking the same. His eyes are level with the top of the dash.

[@InTheZone85]

would explain why so many big rigs follow within a car's length doing 60+ in a 55...

[@scubadivingsince2006]

Jack‘s Wasted Life atleast he’s not running a Cali shifter looking like trucker ape hangers 👍🏻

[@Unknown-qy3dx]

7:05 Note: The sliding drawer is an important part of the gear shifting.

[@NinjaOnANinja]

Thats about where I would ruin my clutch learning the ropes having that happen.

[@babyjeevitha]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CrazyHenkie777]

I don't know why, but I 've watched this video so many times. Enjoying it every time! Mister Sasnak looks to me like a hell of a nice guy. Greetings from the Netherlands!!!

[@user-kl3jz8in4p]

I've driven a 13spd but hadn't ever seen how to shift an 18. With your explanation I feel that I could do it now. Thank you!!

[@coopermetz7920]

“Goin 30 milenaer” ...makes me feel at home

[@alice11307]

You imagine going 30 and youve allready changed gear 15 times

[@coopermetz7920]

@@alice11307 lol I didn’t even think of that

[@tomm7232]

haha so goood!! “Goin 30 milenaer” jokes aside, much more respect after seeing this. No wonder they get p*ssed off at times.

[@coopermetz7920]

@@tomm7232 oh ya as fun as it looks, i bet it gets old

[@michaelg6641]

@@coopermetz7920 Well most are automatic now I think, people today cant figure this out, and they need drivers bad.

[@Tanker1106]

I went from watching The Joe Rogan Experience about UFO’s to watching Ernest here run through 18 gears on his Pete. Next stop is Korean street food.

[@rolandleap1]

How. In the hell. Do we end up doing this very thing like every time we enter this website I’ll never know. But hey, we can now brag about being “well rounded” lol.

[@hondussy]

That’s crazy but ion remember askin

[@yoandrewchill2399]

Been down that same route brother

[@brandonflores6024]

The beauty of KZbin

[@jdbbs1]

Tanker1106 Ha it’s funny where KZbin will take.. Happy Easter

[@oscarsoto1324]

Better at explaining how things work than my truck driving school instructors way back when I was driving . Loved it . Thanks !5

[@jonathanstatham88]

What a great video. I'll be watching the rest of it here in a little bit after I quit drinking. Lol. Thanks for the education.

[@sloemoe813]

I already know he cooks a damn good brisket 👌

[@Nutterbutter123]

sloe moe lmao his barbecue in general gotta be bomb as shit

[@adampindell]

Most likely cooks some bomb ass meth too

[@alejandroortiz4510]

@@adampindell lol

[@davecharles6286]

This is great!!!

[@bilgwill]

😂

[@Alyosha-nm4io]

I drive an automatic Hyundai Elantra, no Idea why I'm watching this.

[@jessenelson8831]

Hopefully to understand the difference!

[@willieboy8798]

curious like me!

[@buhahahaha123]

Nxt time when u play infront of a truck with ur little toy remember this...!!!

[@jcollentertainment4969]

@@buhahahaha123 LMAO

[@bangalgar]

Just cause its interesting

[@MojaveDaemonWitch]

🌹💙 Idk why this showed up in my recommendations, but I’ve often wondered how this was done, and I’m happy I watched till the end. Bright Blessings! 🌞🙏

[@grade8fabrication]

Wish I had someone like this to drive for me. Good attitude and experienced

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Why am I here? I have never driven a big rig, nor will I ever. I suppose my thirst for knowledge get me watching these info videos. Now, on to how sewing machines are made...

[@TinfoilHatWearer]

SixStringLove Guy knowledge truly is power.

[@truckinon1871]

You are curious that’s all. I only drive a 13 speed

[@4jup4ter4]

No excuse ever. I have to agree with you as well.

[@paulh7589]

Myself as well. I'm getting up there in years and I still ask questions about how things work. I may come off as ignorant at times but I am not arrogant. I don't know how everything works or act as if I do. I am truly curious. Just keeping myself humble and asking stupid questions enlightens me. I have found over the years that I have more knowledge than most (there's that humble thing again). Every day offers learning opportunities if you are willing to be observant and not too proud to ask stupid questions. I could make it a lot easier and just ask my Wife anytime I have a question about something, apparently she knows everything.

[@tonyking4139]

I have a feeling u love ws6 's As much as I do.

[@LMAO-ef3ip]

At least no one can steal his truck

[@hihaveaniceday9386]

Would be pretty hard not to hear it tho

[@ianm432]

I had a w900L with an 18 speed stolen unfortunately. It happens

[@MetalHeart8787]

yeah well they will try, remember people who steal Cars & or Trucks are usually Pretty FKn stupid.

[@modernvintagelifestyles]

Another truck driver could.

[@SammieDavidDeLuce]

They can now

[@EastCoast.80]

Thanks Brother.., I appreciate that. You made that a lot easier to understand., keep putting these vids out, they’re greatly appreciated 💯🙏🏽🍀

[@venky193]

Daym... what a beatiful explanation... i love manual transmission... but trucking, is a whole new level i learned today!!! 😃🤘

[@Wolfgodmak]

Manufacturers: How many gears and gauges you want? Truck companies: Yes

[@Vickvineager]

He’s got an o/o (owner operator) spec’d truck. Your average fleet truck like say swift doesn’t have all those gauges because those extra gauges add up when buying the truck. Over the span of 100+ trucks, not getting the extra gauges saves money. But on the other hand those extra gauges do help you keep an eye on your axle temps, braking pressure turbo boost, egt, fuel pressure, trans temp. Items you should be in the know about in case your starting to have trouble while driving down the road. So if you hear about a truck being o/o spec’d chances are it would have that many gauges in said truck verses when someone says a fleet spec’d truck. There are many differences between the two but from inside his cab it’s easy to see his is o/o spec’d.

[@alexmaclean1]

I have no need to know this, but I'm glad this popped into my feed. You are great at explaining things in an easy to understand fashion. Seem like the kinda guy you could have a bbq with. Thanks for the video!

[@howied.8537]

I've never drove a truck b4 but after this video I bet I could deff figure it out and be very confident. Amazing video and he explains it very detailed in lamens terms

[@R.W.Andrew]

Been running a 10 for 2 years but I wanted to understand an 18. Amazing video, thank you so much!

[@kibawhitefang7176]

Many don’t get it, these people move the economy forward. Imagine trade and commerce without them. Goods don’t just fall from space to my doorstep.

[@222kai9]

As a Coca-Cola merchandiser who stocks the shelves with product at your local stores, I love this comment because we don’t get any recognition. Truckers are definitely under appreciated. Not an easy job by any means 🤙

[@kibawhitefang7176]

Kai Ohelo You’re welcome. 😁 I’ve traveled across States several times and I have seen so many truckers driving at night, others resting on designated areas. And yet, I have worked Part-Time at Taco Bell and seen the merchandisers bringing the goods in for resupply the restaurant. And is a heavy load to move around with equipment. Driving miles after miles is exhausting too.

[@ps2bndled]

From now on, I'm gonna be patient and calm if my Amazon order is delayed.

[@kibawhitefang7176]

@@ps2bndled I even think I should wait after winter to order performance parts for my car, I have seen these winter storms too hazardous for all drivers alike, especially truckers cause there’s always some speeders getting in their way.

[@happilyham6769]

They will one day.