The flywheel is an integral part of a manual transmission, and since it's subjected to continuous wear and tear, it will eventually fail, preventing you from shifting gears. Fortunately, that doesn’t ...

Q: I have a 2002 VW Jetta, 1.8 turbo with Manual transmission. When I accelerate, my rpm's shoot up before the engine catches up. Why is this happening? A: Your clutch is worn out. You'll need to ...

When you pay good money for horse-power, you want that power to go to the wheels as planned. Cars with manual transmission have a virtual Twilight Zone of variables, so to speak, that can rob you of ...

OK, you've graduated from oil and filter changes to tune-ups and even brake jobs. You've got a tool box fairly well-stocked with metric and SAE combination wrenches and sockets, and all the ...