Your car’s transmission is a complex mechanical system that controls the application of power from the engine to the driveshaft. It experiences more wear and tear over time than most other parts of your vehicle due to the heat and friction produced by their many moving and interacting componen...
2002 - Saturn Vue with a CVT debuts; first Saturn to offer CVT technology 2004 - Ford begins offering a CVT Read More Pulley-based CVTs Pulley-based CVTs use an ingenious and simple pulley design. Photo courtesy Nissan Global Peer into a planetary automatic transmission, and you'll...
The power split device also allows the car to operate like a series hybrid; the gasoline engine can operate independently of the vehicle speed, charging the batteries or providing power to the wheels as needed. It also acts as a continuously variable transmission (CVT), eliminating the need for...
There’s a concern about the longevity of these transmissions due to some past issues in some models of Jeep and Nissan. So, how long do CVT transmissions
6. Can I change the transmission fluid myself if I have a continuously variable transmission (CVT)? Changing CVT transmission fluid can be more complex and may require specialized equipment. It’s often best to have CVT fluid changes performed by professionals. 7. Are there any exceptions to ...
Ford finally offered a self-shift transmission in Ford-O-Matic Drive -- a three-speed automatic to outdo Chevy's two-speed Powerglide. However, only second and third gears worked automatically; a shift to low had to be made manually. A redesigned dash gave the interior a more upscale look...
2015 Subaru WRX rear main or CVT trans leak? Will your product work to seal the main seal? BlueDevil Proon August 22, 2023 at 9:06 am Steve- Thank you for asking about your Subaru WRX. To confirm, are you losing oil or transmission fluid? Please contact our technical support line at...
The advantages of owning a CVT transmission are tremendous! I have to say I love my car and the loss of “Shift shock” and I always have power whenever I need it. No need to wait for the transmission to shift and get that power. You will also have improved fuel efficiency, there is...
For example, Sargent told us about a common problem with olderNissan Frontierswhere the radiator and transmission cooler would leak coolant into the truck’s transmission. “What ends up happening is the transmission on those vehicles is a fine transmission, but the radiator’s the weak point. ...
DC to AC converters for cars are devices that allow a car to run on AC power. They are used to convert the DC power that is provided by the car’s battery into AC power that can be used to operate the car’s electrical components. How does a AC to DC converter work? Fig.1 A ...