| How to Upshift Posted: 29 Jul 2017 05:00 PM PDT If you drive a manual vehicle or a motorcycle, upshifting is an important aspect of driving on the road. Unlike automatic vehicles, which automatically switch gears, manual vehicles require the driver to do it themselves. Even though upshifting seems daunting at first, with enough practice you'll be able to master the technique and drive down the road with confidence. EditStarting From a Full Stop in a Manual Vehicle - Locate the clutch pedal. The clutch pedal should be the far left pedal in your vehicle, next to the brake. You'll have to press down on this pedal as you upshift, so it's important to know where it's located before you start driving.[1]
- Examine the pattern on the top of your stick shift. Familiarizing yourself with the pattern on top of your stick shift will help you understand where the stick shift needs to go when upshifting. The stick shift should have R, 1, 2, 3, 4, and sometimes higher numbers. R stands for reverse while the rest of the figures stand for the gear that your car is in. When upshifting, you'll be moving from one gear to the next highest gear to gain speed in your vehicle.[2]
- Different cars will have a different shifting patterns. It's important to understand your car's pattern before you start driving.
- Start the vehicle. With the clutch pushed down to the floor, put your key into the car's ignition and rotate your wrist to start it. If you have a button ignition, press the button instead.[3] Keeping the brake pushed down while you do this will ensure that the car doesn't roll as you shift gears.[4]
- Move the stick shift into first gear. Move the stick shift into first gear and release the brake. As you do this the car should start to roll.[5]
- If you start the car on an incline you'll have to keep your foot on the brake to stop from rolling backward.
- Lift off the clutch and slowly press on the gas pedal. Slowly lift off the clutch while simultaneously pressing down on the gas pedal. As you do this you'll start to gain momentum in first gear.
- This is the hardest part of getting started, so don't worry if you stall out.
- If you stall out, turn off the car and start over from the first step.
EditUpshifting in a Manual Vehicle - Start upshifting when your car reaches 2,500 - 3,000 RPM. RPM stands for revolutions per minute and refers to the speed of the engine. The tachometer, or the meter that reads your car's RPM, is usually found next to your speedometer and has numbers from 0 to 9. Once the needle on this meter is between 2,500 to 3,000, you should begin to upshift.[6]
- Press down on the clutch while lifting off on the gas. Use your foot to depress the clutch pedal while at the same time slowly lifting off the gas. This will free up your stick shift and allow you to slide it into the next gear. During this time your car will go into a neutral state, and you'll notice your engine revving if your foot is pressed too hard on the gas.[7]
- Use your hand to shift up into the next gear. Shift into the next highest gear as you're pushing the clutch down to the floor. If you're in first gear, you will move the stick shift into second gear. This should happen in one fluid motion, so don't hesitate for too long.[8]
- Practice shifting while your vehicle is off so that you get used to the pattern of the gears.
- Lift off the clutch and press on the gas. Once you've moved up into the next gear, you can start to slowly lift off the clutch while giving your car more gas. If done correctly, the car should start to accelerate again and the RPM should go back down.[9]
- Your car won't stall when shifting higher than first gear because it's already moving.
EditStarting From a Full Stop in a Motorcycle - Put the bike in neutral. Put your motorcycle in neutral by squeezing the clutch lever, or the lever on the left-hand side of your handlebars. With the clutch squeezed, press down on the shift lever, or the lever at your left foot. This will put the bike in first gear. Neutral gear is one half-click up from first gear. Once the shift lever is all the way down, lightly lift up on the shift lever with your foot until you hear a click. This will put the bike in neutral.[10]
- Some motorcycles will have an indicator light that lets you know when it's in neutral.
- Start the engine. Press the ignition button your bike to start it. You don't need to press down on the clutch or touch anything else as you start your bike's engine.[11]
- Squeeze the clutch and push the shift lever down to first gear. Compressing the clutch lever allows you to switch gears. Squeeze the lever as you push your gear shifter down, into first gear.[12]
- Slowly release the clutch and walk with the bike. As you release the clutch the bike will begin to roll forward. Start walking with the bike as you slowly release the clutch to get a feeling for the bike as it's moving.[13]
- If you stall out, turn off the bike and start over from the beginning.
- Find your balance on the bike. Once you get moving, lift your feet on the foot rests of the bike. Position your left foot so that your toe is under the shift lever so that you can upshift while accelerating.[14]
- Rotate your right wrist backward on the throttle. Rotating your wrist backward on the right handlebar will give the bike throttle and propel it forward. Once you let off the clutch without the bike stalling, you can practice giving the bike throttle to accelerate in first gear.[15]
- Do not give the bike too much throttle or you will send your bike flying forward.
EditUpshifting on a Motorcycle - Squeeze the clutch lever while reducing your throttle. Squeeze the left clutch lever while slowly releasing your hand on the throttle. This will allow the bike to shift up into higher gears.[16]
- Push up on the shift lever to put it into the next gear. With the clutch still depressed, push up with your left toe on the shift lever. This will put the bike into the next highest gear.[17]
- Release the clutch while feathering the throttle. Gradually release the clutch while rotating your wrist backward on the throttle. Again, you shouldn't give the bike too much throttle, or you may lose control of it. If you did everything correctly, you will have upshifted into the next highest gear.[18]
- You should always practice shifting in an empty parking lot before taking your vehicle out on the road.
- Make sure to practice upshifting with someone who already knows how to do it.
- In many states it's illegal to practice driving without a driver's license if you don't have an experienced driver supervising you.
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| How to Lubricate a Lock Posted: 29 Jul 2017 09:00 AM PDT Locks typically last for around seven years. To maximize the lifespan of your lock, you should perform regular cleaning and lubrication. You can use compressed air to clean locks, as well as wet cleaners like WD-40. Dry lubes are great for locks because they require less follow up lubrication.[1] EditDoing Routine Maintenance - Blow dust out of the keyhole. Use a can of pressurized air or an air compressor to blow the dust out of the lock. Point the spray nozzle close to the keyhole and press down on the pressure button to blow air through the locking mechanism.[2]
- Spray the lock cylinder and opening. Use a spray cleaner, such as WD-40, to clean the lock cylinder and opening. Spray the cleaner into the keyhole.[3]
- Lube the lock with a dry lubricant. In order to avoid the accumulation of dust inside the lock, you want to use a dry lubricant. Spray a dry lock lubricant, such as 3-in-one lock dry lube, into the keyhole. Insert your key and move it around to spread the lube into the lock.[4]
- Use WD-40 as a short term solution. If you are in a pinch and just need to get your lock moving quickly, you could try WD-40. Spray WD-40 into the keyhole. Insert your key into the keyhole and open and close the lock in order to work the WD-40 into the deadbolt.[5]
- Keep in mind that WD-40 will attract dust particles and eventually gum up your lock. It should only be used as a short-term solution.
EditTackling a Deep Cleaning Job - Take apart the lock. Remove the screws holding the lock to the door. Unscrew the two screws underneath the door knob, as well as the screws holding the faceplate to the side of the door. Pull out the doorknob and the faceplate. Put all of the parts on a sheet of newspaper or cardboard so that you don't lose track of anything.[6]
- Clean every part of the lock with WD-40. Use a spray cleaner or WD-40 to clean all of the parts of the lock. Wipe off any dirt or grime from the door knob, cylinder, faceplate and other parts. Get any remaining liquid cleaner or WD-40 off the lock.[7]
- If dirt or grime drips out of the lock, make sure you have a rag to catch any drips.
- Make sure you properly clean the keyhole and all moving parts.
- Apply graphite lubricant to all parts of the deadbolt. Make sure all of the parts of the lock are dry. Then, apply graphite lubricant to all parts of the lock. Squeeze some graphite into the keyhole, as well as onto the cylinder and other moving parts.[8]
- Graphite lubricant is less likely to require follow up lubrication.
- Put the lock back together. Put the latch-bolt and faceplate back on the side of the door. Put the outside door knob on. Then, put the inside door knob on. Put on the faceplate. Tighten all of the screws. Turn the door knob to make sure everything is turning smoothly. [9]
EditOiling a Night Latch and Padlock - Grease the interior latch and switch. Add a few drops of oil to the interior latch of the night latch. Then, add a drop of oil to the snip switch and to the base of the knob.[10]
- A few drops of oil should also be applied to the sliding bolt.
- Lube the exterior of the night latch. Use a dry lubricant to lube the exterior of the night latch, which will avoid the accumulation of dust and grime in the locking mechanism. Puff a bit of graphite powder into the keyhole on the exterior of the night latch. Insert the key and turn it a few times, which will help distribute the graphite into the locking mechanism.[11]
- Lube a padlock. Puff some graphite lubricant into the keyhole on the padlock. Insert a key and move it around to spread the graphite throughout the cylinder. Then, apply some oil to the shackle and shackle hole on the padlock.[12]
- WD-40 should not be used in excess or as a replacement for proper lubricant. It is great for cleaning but tends to accumulate dust if used excessively.
- If you clean your door lock, remember to keep track of all of the parts.
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| How to Halve an Egg Posted: 29 Jul 2017 01:00 AM PDT Sometimes a recipe calls for half an egg, or sometimes you want to alter a recipe that results in your only needing a half an egg. The trick to halving an egg properly is whisking it first, whether you're using the whole egg or just the whites or the yolks. If you're using just whites or yolks, separating them properly is crucial to halving an egg. EditHalving a Whole Egg - Crack the egg into a bowl. Gently tap the egg against the edge of the bowl or on the counter. Once you get a crack in the shell, place your finger in the crack and pull the shell apart. Then dump the whole egg – the white and the yolk – into the bowl.[1]
- Whisk the yolk and white together. You can use a fork or whisk for this. Move the fork or whisk in a circular motion in the egg, making sure to break the yoke. The egg is fully whisked when the mixture is a yellow color.[2]
- Split the mixture in half. You can measure the whisked egg in a measuring cup or with a scale if you have one. Split it in half by removing half of the total amount (usually with a small cup or spoon).[3]
EditHalving an Egg White or Yolk - Separate the white and yolk using the shell. Crack the egg gently, pull the shell apart, and then use the shell itself to separate the egg. Hold the shell halves a few inches apart over a bowl. Pour the yolk back and forth between the two halves until the white falls away.[4]
- Separate the egg using a sieve. Simply crack the shell, dump the white and yolk into the sieve, and watch the white fall away.[5]
- Whisk the white or yolk. Once you've separated the egg, whisk the part you need in a small bowl. The white is properly whisked when it becomes a little bit frothy. The yolk is properly whisked when it's a bit bubbly.[6]
- Split the mixture in half. Once you're done whisking the yolk or white, use a measuring cup to remove half of the mixture. Freeze the rest.[7]
- Freeze the remaining egg mixture for later use. To thaw, place it in the refrigerator 24 hours before you want to use it.
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