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by vani_v on January 22nd, 2008

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Why shouldnt the accelerator be pressed while changing gears in a car? Does the clutch separate the gear shaft and engine while we change it and the accelerator combines both? Or is there another reason?

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  • by American4FreeHealth on January 22nd, 2008

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    Too much torque will be generated when you engage the clutch if you keep the accelerator down. Either your wheels will spin and you could loose control or from a dead stop you might even snap your driveshaft or CV shaft. Either way what your doing will be a costly.

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