Types of Transmissions
Transmission is designed for shifting the power created by the engine towards the wheels and drive axle with the help of various gears. The engine of a car rotates within a set range of speeds, usually between 600 and 7,000 rpm (revolutions per minute) for most vehicles. The wheels of the vehicle spin typically between 0 and 1,800 rpm; therefore, the transmission makes use of different gears with particular ratios to suit the optimum use of engine power for the speed of the vehicle. There are different types of transmission in most vehicles of today. Here they are.
Automatic Transmission
This is the commonest type of transmission for cars that are manufactured and sold in the US. Automatic transmissions select the appropriate gear automatically for the driving conditions. Outside special conditions like extremely steep declines or inclines or towing a trailer most drivers just need to put the gear selection into “D” for drive and the rest is done by the automatic transmission. Just before some years, automatic transmission cars used to be less fuel efficient than the manual transmission vehicles.
Manual Transmissions
This is also called a manual gearbox or standard transmission or only “stick”. These vehicles are less popular in the modern US. It relies on driver to choose and switch gears continuously. Manual transmissions commonly come with a clutch pedal needed for the driver for changing gears. Manual transmission cars offer a great fuel economy (and also are cheaper than automatic transmission vehicles); however, their downside is the need of constant attention that should be given by the driver.
Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT)
These are relatively new in the American car market and often available in lighter vehicles. They provide a unique set of benefits. Though they use a technology which is different than the traditional automatic transmissions, their performance is the same in terms of driving. Plus, they provide added fuel efficiency as compared to the automatic transmissions.
Problems in transmission can be a difficult situation for most drivers. In that case, you should get your transmission inspected and repaired by a transmission repair specialist like Advanced Transmission Center. They have trusted experts who are more than qualified to repair your transmission and have over 30 years of experience.
