![]() Each clutch pack is relatively small, made up of several flat discs in a row, and is only responsible for one component. In fact, they have many more clutches than a manual. Wait, automatics have clutches? I thought that was only for cars with a third pedal.Īutomatics DO have clutches. What is slipping, you ask?Īn automatic transmission has a bunch of clutches inside. One of the most common issues a transmission can have is what is called slipping. What is my transmission going to do to me? Remember all those different kinds of parts inside a transmission? Each one causes its own issues and is handled in a different way. So what do you do if your transmission stops transmitting? Get it repaired, of course! But is not that easy. Eventually, it’s not unrealistic for some part in the transmission to wear to the point of not being able to do its’ job anymore. And that means the transmission is subject to twisting, pulling, pushing, heat, vibrations…. The unfortunate reality is that every part of the car has to play by those pesky laws of physics no exceptions. Sounds like a pretty important component. All those parts work in concert with each other to take the power made by the engine and ultimately direct it towards the wheels to make the car go. We’re talking mechanical parts, hydraulic parts, and even electronic parts with software. The automatic transmission has a lot more going on inside than a manual, and with more stuff in there, more issues can arise. With manuals becoming a dying breed, the automatic is the transmission you’ll find in the majority of cars on the road today. Manual transmissions, they don’t make ‘em like they used to…. They have pretty simple guts and even the newer ones (and that’s IF you can find a new car with a manual) can trace their function to technology developed in the 1960s. ![]() The modern automatic transmission is a highly complex piece of machinery. Fear not, road warrior, we’re going to shed some light on some common transmission issues and procedures and make sure we can hang with all the car lingo the next time we go in for service. Where is it in the car? What does it look like? WHAT is it transmitting? These are questions that can sound all too familiar and scary when suddenly your daily driver starts making all kinds of sounds, smells, and erratic movements like it’s got a mind of its’ own. ![]() ![]() Most people know their car has this thing called a transmission. But why aren’t I going anywhere?.īlog/ Shifter in D? Check. ![]()
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