mechanical systems

The modern automatic transmission is by far the most complicated mechanical component in the car. Your transmission is a remarkable piece of equipment. Automatic transmissions contain mechanical systems, hydraulics, electronics and computer controls, all of which actually run together in harmony, which are almost unnoticed until there is a problem. Occur before the discussion of the various causes of transmission problems, we should first understand the basic components of the transmission.

The basic parts of the transmission are wrong, fluid, filter and gearbox. If you have a car wheel is stuck on the side of the engine under the hood. If your vehicle is rear wheel drive gear mounted under the car behind the engine. Next is the transmission oil is very important for an automatic transmission. Most cars come with the red transmission fluid. Its color is useful if you are looking for a leak. All liquid must change for your car to clean the gears at the right time. To the fresh things, your transmission of a filter to trap dirt. Finally, the gears. An automatic transmission has gear, even if you do not move them.

For an automatic transmission are the main components:

1) planetary gears that provide mechanical systems that have different ratios of us and vice versa;
2) the hydraulic system that uses a special transmission fluid sent under pressure through an oil pump through the valve body to control the clutches and bands of planetary control;
3) seals control the flow of hydraulic fluid and prevent them from escaping;
4) The torque converter, as a clutch, so that the vehicle no longer runs when the engine is still running operations;
To determine 5) The governor and the throttle cable or modulator to monitor speed and throttle position, when to change. We can classify the transmission problems either do not or will not work correctly.

Is this your fluid levels correct? It is important to check your transmission fluid at least twice a year. A low fluid cause your car to go wrong, it can eventually lead to the transfer and costly repairs.

Watch for leaks or stains under the car. Check if an escape of persistent oil from the red car, whether from the gear or the steering. The few places for leaks are:

• Between the transmission and engine.
• When the drain below the transmission.
• With the control shaft or rod that connects your gearbox.
• speed sensor mount point.
• The radiators. If your car has a transmission cooler, it is possible that a transmission to leak fluid causing a leak in the radiator fluid.

Check if your filter is clogged. Your transmission filter is crucial to its performance.

We must also be sensitive to noise, vibrations and shift behavior. A modern transmission should move smoothly and quietly to the acceleration of light.

Check the manual of the vehicle to give you the recommended intervals for changing the ATF, which could be anywhere 15000-100000 miles Spend miles. Most experts recommend changing the transmission fluid and filter every 25,000 miles. Also remember that the gear oil should be changed regularly.

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