# Does Resting Your Hand On The Shifter Wear Out A Manual Transmission?

> Resting your hand on a manual transmission's shift lever can definitely wear out certain parts of that transmission.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2186361/does-resting-your-hand-on-shifter-wear-out-manual-transmission/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a25bb2a71513b5ac210b836)
- **Published:** 2026-06-07
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #transmission #hand #manual #resting #shifter #wear #does #shift
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