For generations, drivers have become familiar with the letters and numbers displayed on a manual transmission gearstick. Reverse, first gear, second gear, and the higher gears are easy to recognize, but some older vehicles feature an unusual additional marking: the letter “G.” For drivers who have never encountered it before, this symbol can seem confusing. However, it represents a practical engineering feature designed to help vehicles handle demanding conditions where ordinary gears may not provide enough cont…Continue Reading
