The service center at Clark Chevrolet provides numerous Chevy parts for every current model lineup. One component is the transmission. Most car owners know the transmission plays a pivotal role in the car’s function but don’t understand exactly what it does. Here’s a deep look into the transmission’s inner workings.
How Does the Transmission Work?
The transmission has the all-important role of directing power from the engine to the wheels. It’s comparable to the chain system seen on bicycles. This part is located on the chassis on the front of the vehicle. The power from the engine to the wheels travels through the driveshaft and axles via the shifting of the gears and gear ratios, which the transmission facilitates.
Types of Transmissions
Modern cars most commonly have one of three transmissions: manual, automatic, and CVT. Each of these operates slightly differently, and can have a big impact on how your car drives.
Manual Transmission
In a manual transmission, as the name implies, the driver operates the gears manually by engaging the clutch pedal to disengage the engine and transmission. The driver uses the gear shifter to change to the next gear and releases the clutch to reconnect the power between the engine and transmission at the new gear speed.
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmissions are the most common and use fluid coupling, hydraulic power, and sensors to change gears automatically. Power transfer to the gears is done using a torque converter and pressurized fluid system.
CVT Transmission
A CVT transmission is an offshoot of the automatic transmission. It utilizes a belt system to alternate gears, with gear ratio changes being accomplished via the transmission adjusting the pulley.
Learn More About Chevy Parts in McAllen, TX
Interested in trying out the various types of transmissions? Clark Chevrolet can help. Visit us today to take a test drive or schedule maintenance to keep your transmission running at its best.
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