Any tips for driving up the slope or hill with Manual & Auto car

[jz]

1. select lower (not lowest) gears. coming downhill, do not use neutral gear as all ur reliance wud be on brakes only (the habit often seen in suzuki van drivers coming downhill from nathiagali to murree)
2. do not turn ur engine off while coming downhill cause it would make u lose all braking power and ur pedal would become stone hard.
3. do not keep ur foot on brakes (again related to using lower gears, cause if u DO use lower gears, u wont need to press the brake all the time) cause it would eventually brn ur brake shoes out
4. do not ride the clutch (after every gear change, keep ur foot off the clutch pedal...an advice which is valid for driving on any sorta road)
5. keep ur car onto ur side of the road (lane discipline), doesnt matter how narrow the road is
6. if u r driving on the slope side (not towards the mountain side), b extremely watchful for the bumps or the parts of the roads which have gone missing due to road slides (often can be seen travelling from swat to malam jabba)
7. in case of stopping on an uphill slope (for example in a traffic jam), use hand brake to stop the car from moving back and keep the brake pressed as well. do not keep the car in a gear without the hand brake on and keeping it on a halt with combination of accelerator and clutch as it would kill ur clutch plate (often observed this in traffic jams on public holidays near mall road murree)
8. do NOT be afraid of high engine revs and the sound the engine produces when using low gears ( i have often heard ppl saying "engine tabah ho jayay ga"), while going uphill OR downhill...it is supposed to be doing so, and the phenomenon is known as "reverse action of gearbox" (studies in a mechanical transport course). if the engine is not loud, it means u r not getting any help from it, hence, ur brake lites wud be continuously on
9. when it has snowed on the road, be extremely careful and look for spots where snow has become "ice", cause if u brake on a patch of road with ice on it, then there is literally no stopping. again, use lower gears on snowy roads coming downhill so that u have to make the least use of brakes (experienced in driving in Northern areas)

excellent explaination

[heartbeat4045]

and what about the smell?
and what about the tyres overheating, as people use to pour water on them.

[salman_m5]

make sure u get hold of the torque band when going uphill..u won't decellerate then

[waleed80]

make sure u get hold of the torque band when going uphill..u won't decellerate then

holding the torque is as valid for coming downhill as for going uphill

[salman_m5]

holding the torque is as valid for coming downhill as for going uphill

sorry didn't get u on this...
how would it be gud comin downhill?

[cracked]

dont put water on tyres...instead wait for a while to let them cool off..
putting water can deform hot tyres n rims...smple

[Xulfiqar]

dont put water on tyres...instead wait for a while to let them cool off..
putting water can deform hot tyres n rims...smple

and the brake discs too - they become literally twisted out of shape.. To some people like us Pakistanis up in Murree they look cute (I think its the lack of oxygen in the air that shuts their brains off)

nice advices everyone, When I was in Lake district in my SAAB 900 (auto) it pays to have it in either 2 or even L - as you can use the engine braking to its full on a downslope and it wont shift up on an upclimb..

Driving in Lake district getting to Lake Windermere entering from the Lothians in Scotland is like Muree times 3 then some rollercoaster drive.. Really Really tests your nerve and the cars performance.. And damn sure - the SAAB had come alive in this place, cornering like it was on rails and a good solid controlled punch of power when you need to climb a hill.

[azharbaloch58]

Can anybody explain this uphill and downhill drive in an automatic toyota gli

[autophile]

You will be fine going uphil in D as it automatic shifts the gear. For steep inclines (charhai) from a stand still you can use D2 (second) or L (low gear).

While coming downhill use D3, D2 according to slope to put less load on brakes. Never come down in D because then all load will be on brakes and it will quickly overheat and burn the brake pads.

[waleed80]

^^ Very well explained Waleed.
Some points that came to my mind.
Do not shift gears when on a steep slope, even avoid downshifting.
Shift quickly, Dont exceed the speed limit in first gear and shift to second if the slope is steep, instead climb it slowly in 1st gear.
When coming downhill try to minimize the use of brakes, instead use lower gears, In this way your engine will act as a braking system for your car.
Try to minimize the use of clutch as this puts the pressure on your brakes and may result in overheating of brakes.
Avoid overtaking on sharp turns and avoid overspeeding.
Drive at a speed which you and your vehicle can handle easily.

thanks bro

[hamza_xeg]

One thing one must refrain is going in the opposite lane when climbing a steep gradient. Last year a moronic girl came into my lane on a blind turn and upon seeing me so close, panicked and nearly went over the edge. I had little time to react so had a collision, so be careful everyone.

[asharab.butt]

Adding to this thread is an advice a driver from northern areas gave us when we went to bata kundi and naran kaghan, dont know how accurate it is but worked fine for us. So he told us going uphill when we need to change gear first get the car in neutral leave the clutch, accelerate a little and then pop the clutch to change gears. He told us that it helps to prevent clutch plate's excessive burning. Hope this helps and i welcome any corrections.

HP sells cars, Torque wins races.

[usman_arooq2]

some from my side

1. Keep calm and don't panic. There is difference between being swift and being abrupt try to stick with the former one.
2. Keeping on move at lower speed is better than coming to a complete stop while going uphill so if there is traffic keep distance from vehicle ahead this will minimize number of stops, abrupt braking and chance of damage if the vehicle ahead comes back a little while trying to move ahead after a stop.
3. Keep in mind that you use spend minimum time on clutch while going uphill and only intermittent braking coming downhill to make sure you are not stressing your car.
4. If any component of your car overheats, STOP. DON'T use water to save a few minutes.
5. GRIP is important, be smooth with braking downhill and launching towards uphill, when moving from a stop, a little bit of chirp(less than half second) is acceptable on very steep climb because tyres chirp a little before deforming to a more grippy shape but don't spin the tyres and think you are going anywhere.

Pretty much what others said. Hope I was clear in my explanation.

[usman_arooq2]

Adding to this thread is an advice a driver from northern areas gave us when we went to bata kundi and naran kaghan, dont know how accurate it is but worked fine for us. So he told us going uphill when we need to change gear first get the car in neutral leave the clutch, accelerate a little and then pop the clutch to change gears. He told us that it helps to prevent clutch plate's excessive burning. Hope this helps and i welcome any corrections.

HP sells cars, Torque wins races.

I didn't really understand you but the places you could heat up the clutch would have no time to do this while shifting.

[Xulfiqar]

Adding to this thread is an advice a driver from northern areas gave us when we went to bata kundi and naran kaghan, dont know how accurate it is but worked fine for us. So he told us going uphill when we need to change gear first get the car in neutral leave the clutch, accelerate a little and then pop the clutch to change gears. He told us that it helps to prevent clutch plate's excessive burning. Hope this helps and i welcome any corrections.

HP sells cars, Torque wins races.

was that man an ancient relic??

last I checked non-synchronous manual gearboxes went out of style in the 1940s. - What he's telling you was normal practice on a "crash box" - you dont need to do that on a synchro assisted manual gearbox.

[fastandfurious9]

Dear Xulfiqar, im observing ur activity on PW for a good number of years and i really appreciate ur taste for auto-world.

im a university faculty member by profession in my mid thirties. but in my private life, im an auto fanatic with tools in my greasy hands working on our family cars when ever i get free moments.
these days im working on Honda Accord 1988 DX full restoration project in standard position, though its a tough one, luckily my car has got more than 95% stock n JDM part & accessories.

other than this we have fifth generation Civic (PKD) in service for ten years with a couple of times its assembly changed. This last one has engraved engine code D15B 3212024, while its original registration book mentions D15B32220089. it runs on CNG for its not an issue here in Peshawar to get ur car gas tank refilled. will seem strange, but it does give 180 KM plus (55 size tank) ride on highway with light foot on paddles seated by a couple of passengers in front. yea this is my regular experience as i commute between peshawar and Malakand.

but there is one not so good feeling.... the pick usually goes slow and one thinks as if the engine does not deliver required HP for nearly 1300 kg stuff (car+ two passengers+ CNG tank weight). im looking forward to ur expert opinion but with one fundamental question......

Should i go for a bolt to bolt engine swap of compatible honda engine (SOHC/DOHC carburated, PGMFI or VETEC etc) pouring more power on one side and with little mess up on other???? what options or ways of solution do i have?

Stay blessed

[moreumair]

1 - If u r going up and face an obstacle,give way to the oncoming traffic as they have first right of crossing.

Isnt it the just the opposite?Whenever Im on my way back from Muree or Pir Sohawa I always give way to the traffic that is climbing the hilltop.As many drivers get confused and they find it difficult to move the car when it comes to a complete halt on a steep road/curve.

yes you have to give way to the traffic going uphill and its quite understandable. A universal traffic rule.

[pwuser150459318391]

V right Sir. Informatively concise

[pwuser150459318391]

Which car is recommended for trip to murree Cultus or GLI

[mustafasethi]

Any car can go to murree