What is a torque converter & what does it do in an automatic transmission?

A torque converter is an essential part of any automatic transmission. What is a torque converter, though, and what role does ...
Motor Trend

How to Change Your Jeep’s Automatic Transmission Fluid

We use a 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ to highlight some tips for doing a fluid and filter service on your Jeep’s automatic transmission. For us, there really isn't a maintenance job we like doing less than ...
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What is an Automatic Transmission, and How Does it Work?

Because we use them every day, the operation of a car seems simple, but a car is a very complex machine. One of the most complex systems in the typical vehicle is the automatic transmission. This ...
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The three types of automatic transmissions—and how they actually work

From torque converters to dual-clutch and CVTs, modern automatics take very different paths to the same job. Despite its ubiquity, the automatic transmission is one of the most mechanically complex ...
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Which Type Of Transmission Is Most Reliable?

We compare the different transmissions such as the automatic transmission, CVT transmission, DCT, and ECVT to see which is the most reliable. Are CVT transmissions reliable? How do you maintain a ...