The transmission is the part of your vehicle’s powertrain that transfers power from the engine to the wheels. If you have a problem with your transmission, you may not be able to drive the car. Here are some common reasons you may not be able to shift into gear. Why Won’t My Car Go Into … Read more
The speedometer is an essential part of your instrument cluster on your dashboard. Not only does it tell you how fast you’re going, the speedometer is often connected to the odometer, which tells you how many miles or kilometers your vehicle has driven. If your speedometer is broken, you will need to first determine which … Read more
Manual transmissions are simple mechanical transmissions that used to be found on the majority of vehicles. They have three pedals instead of two. This third pedal is the clutch pedal, and it allows the driver to disconnect the engine from the wheels. In rare cases, a driver may find a stiff clutch pedal on their … Read more
What is a CVT Transmission? A CVT (continuously variable transmission) is a type of automatic transmission that has an indefinite number of gear ratios. While a conventional automatic has a fixed number of gears (4 gears for a four speed, 6 gears for a six speed, etc), a CVT can form any number and combination … Read more
If you drive a manual transmission vehicle then you are familiar with the clutch. You will only find a clutch pedal in a manual vehicle because it is required for disengaging and engaging power to the wheels from the engine at certain times while driving. Normally, you need to apply some pressure to the clutch … Read more
The engine’s rotational power needs a torque converter in order for this torque to be transmitted to the vehicle’s transmission system. The torque converter is located in between the engine and the transmission. There is a flex plate in this area where the torque converter is installed onto. Once the crankshaft moves, the flex plate … Read more
The dual clutch transmission (DCT) is referred to by several names including double-clutch transmission and twin-clutch transmission. A regular manual transmission vehicle would use one clutch and a clutch pedal. The dual clutch transmission uses two separate clutches with no clutch pedal. Since there is no clutch pedal, the clutches are controlled through hydraulics and … Read more
Differentials are what let the wheels of a vehicle rotate at varying speeds, especially when turning a corner. There are differentials in every vehicle on the road. Some car manufacturers place the differentials in the front and others place them in the back. The differentials may even be built into the front and rear ends. … Read more
The clutch master cylinder is a component that you’ll find in a manual transmission vehicle. Remember that manual vehicles require the driver to operate a clutch when stopping or changing speeds. The purpose of the clutch master cylinder is to generate hydraulic power which allows the clutch to function properly. Basically, brake fluid is stored … Read more
A lot of people take gear shifts in their vehicle for granted. But every time your automatic transmission needs to shift into a different gear, there is a vacuum modulator inside which ensures that the gear shift can be successfully completed. How Does a Transmission Vacuum Modulator Work? The vacuum modular is a load sensor … Read more