Manual Transmission

A manual transmission is often referred to as a stick shift or standard transmission, essentially used in the automobile industry. This type of transmission features gear ratios that are selected by engaging pairs of gears inside the transmission.

Types of Manual Transmission

•     Synchronized Systems : This type of transmission system or gearbox does not require synchronization with the driver while changing gears.
•     Unsynchronized Systems : This type of transmission system or gearbox allows free spinning of gears with their relative speeds synchronized by the driver for avoiding clashing and grinding of gears.

Types of Gearbox Available

There are different types of gearbox available and with different mountings. Some of them are :

•     Floor Mounted Shifter
•     Column Mounted Shifter
•     Sequential Manual Shifter

Advantages of a Manual Transmission System

•     Cheaper than the automatic transmission system.
•     Better fuel economy than other transmission systems.
•     Requires low maintenance.
•     Does not require active cooling.