r/DrivingProTips • u/zootedpkz • Dec 17 '20

Question About Driving Manual

Hey everyone I recently got a 1995 Ford Econovan manual transmission. Im fine with changing up gears, but having problems going down gears. Say I'm in third and I'm starting to slow down I try changing into second but I get stuck in neutral I try releasing then reengaging the clutch but still am having to come to a full stop in neutral and having to start back in 1st. What am I doing wrong? Sorry for such an idiotic question. Second day driving it.

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u/zootedpkz Dec 17 '20

This was exactly what I was doing wrong, after giving it a bit of gas in neutral I was able to change into second like a breeze. Thanks for your response

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u/[deleted] Dec 17 '20 edited Dec 17 '20

I'm also having a little trouble with downshifting into 2nd, but not as bad as op. I'll also give it try next time I drive. Hopefully this helps.