San Jose area's Smart Center closed July 1 (no notices sent)
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Sam Chidester commented on Ptero's blog post 'The Key to High Mileage: Understanding the Smart transmission'
Very nice post! I drove a truck in college - and old Detroit 318 2 stroke V-8 diesel with a 13 speed transmission - so I can appreciate your explanation. However, I suspect the Smart Car uses the clutch for each shift, even though the computer waits…
Sam Chidester commented on Craig Swanson's blog post 'Transmissoin'
As I understand it, the reverse gear is not syncronized. Most stick shift cars do not have a syncronizer for the reverse gear. The effect of this is that occasionally the two gear teeth that are supposed to "mesh", instead "butt heads" and don't mes…
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Alan F. Webber Sr. replied to Diljeet's discussion 'Smart service in Denver?'
I would suggest you contact your nearest Mercedies Dealer. Ask for the service department, then…
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