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From: spw2562@ritcv.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.auto.tech
Subject: Re: trivia question
Message-ID: <9067@ritcv.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 21-Nov-85 15:13:06 EST
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Posted: Thu Nov 21 15:13:06 1985
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In article <3173@hplabsb.UUCP> bl@hplabsb.UUCP writes:
>Why do cars (i.e., motor vehicles) have clutches?  Hint, it's NOT so you
>can shift gears.

Granted, you don't NEED a clutch to shift, but it sure makes it
easier/quicker/smoother/less wear and tear.

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