For a 1.4T manual transmission, at what RPM is it generally best to upshift? Also, if you position the ring below, does it prevent shifting into reverse?

Is it normal for the 2017 Jeep Compass 1.4T 2WD Family Enjoyment Edition to occasionally make a "thud" sound when shifting into reverse or forward gears? It seems like it's coming from the transmission. Has anyone experienced something similar?

The gear lever on this company car is problematic. After shifting to reverse, the detent stays in the engaged position even when you return it to neutral. You have to push it down to disengage. I didn't pay attention today, and when coasting downhill while pressing the clutch, I directly shifted to first gear without pushing the detent down. As a result, the car stalled and now it won't start at all.

If the car wasn't completely stopped before shifting into reverse and you heard a grinding noise, it could potentially cause damage. It's generally recommended to ensure the vehicle is fully stationary before changing gears to avoid any harm to the transmission system.

I have a 2009 Touran 2.0 manual, and I'm having trouble shifting into first and reverse. Is anyone else experiencing this? Also, when I release the clutch in first gear, the engine shakes like it's about to stall. It also shakes a bit during rapid acceleration. Is this normal?

2017 model 1.4T, now the temperature is around 3°C. When I start the car, the RPM is at 1200, and when I start driving with a cold engine, the RPM goes above 3000 before it shifts gears, and it feels shaky. Do you guys experience this too?

For a 1.4T manual transmission, at what RPM is it generally best to upshift? Also, if you position the ring below, does it prevent shifting into reverse?

I just bought a car and feel like I really can't drive it [facepalm]. I accidentally rev it too high. How many RPMs do you usually shift at? Before looking at the owner's manual, I was shifting at around 5000 RPM. Now my display shows an average fuel consumption of 10.4, and after driving just over 200 kilometers, the fuel tank is empty. My goodness 🤦, I'm refilling the tank once a week now. So should I shift when the dashboard suggests an upshift? Can I just shift from fourth or fifth gear to neutral when stopping at a red light, or is it better to downshift to third gear before going to neutral?

When the MINI is in D gear and you brake, if there's a prompt to shift the transmission to P gear, there might be a couple of reasons for this. It could be an issue with the gearbox or a safety feature that's activating. If the car doesn't move when you release the brake, it might be due to a malfunction or an electronic system engaging to prevent movement. It's best to consult the vehicle's manual or contact a professional mechanic to diagnose the issue accurately.

Hello everyone, when I start the car and reverse while turning the steering wheel, does anyone hear a noise from the lower control arm? It goes away after a while! My car has done 110,000 kilometers. The engine also makes a rattling noise when starting, and the RPM is over 1000, but it settles down in a few seconds! I suspected the chain, but since the RPM is also high, I ruled that out! Has anyone experienced something similar?

Hey fellow car enthusiasts, do you also notice that when you start the car in P gear, the engine revs quite loudly, usually above 1000 RPM? But once you shift to D gear, it drops below 1000 RPM and the sound gets much quieter. Is that the case for you too?