What is BMW Steptronic Transmission? The BMW Steptronic Transmission gives you options so that you don’t have to choose between an automatic or manual transmission. The gearbox with the Steptronic gives you a choice between using a manual shift when you want to and changing over to the multi-drive mode automatically when you need it. […]
Transmission Shaking Transmission shaking can be a sign that your automatic and manual transmission may be experiencing problems. Your car shouldn’t shake or jerk, and you shouldn’t hear grinding. These are all indications of transmission trouble. With a manual transmission, the most common red flag is grinding when you shift. If it happens after you engage […]
Burning Smell If you get a whiff of burning transmission fluid, such as a burning smell, be advised it is not the sweet smell of success. That’s because it may indicate your transmission is overheating or leaking. Transmission fluid keeps the transmission’s many moving parts properly lubricated. Also, it prevents the unit from burning itself […]
Transmission Noises Another problem commonly found in transmissions is the transmission noises they make whether in neutral or when shifting while driving. In most cases, the issue is sourced from a lack of lubricant between the moving parts. While in other cases, the noise is a clear indication it’s time for an inspection or repair. […]
Transmission Fluid Leaks If you find a puddle of reddish fluid pooling beneath your car where you parked, it’s quite likely one of the gaskets or seals in your transmission has sprung a leak. Rubber seals, gaskets, and o-rings wear out over time and need replacing. A transmission has the possibility of leaking in several areas: Axles […]
Delayed Engagement Whether it’s an old transmission or a modern transmission, this is one of many transmission questions drivers google online. Delayed Engagement requires a transmission repair expert to see to it. It is one of the most common symptoms of problems with an automatic transmission. You hop into your car, turn the ignition key, […]
Automatic Transmission An automatic transmission, also called auto, self-shifting transmission, n-speed automatic (where n is its number of forwarding gear ratios), or AT. Besides, it is a type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves. It also frees the driver from having to shift gears manually. Because like other transmission systems on vehicles, it allows an internal combustion engine, best suited to run at […]
Manual Transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox, stick shift, n-speed manual (where n is its number of forward gear ratios), standard, MT, or in colloquial U.S. English, a stick (for vehicles with hand-lever shifters), is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications. It uses a driver-operated clutch engaged and disengaged by a foot pedal (automobile) or hand lever (motorcycle), for regulating torque transfer from the engine to the transmission; and a gear […]
Modern Transmission In modern cars, the transmission is arguably the most advance component in the whole car. Some car manufacturers are making multi-speed transmissions with as much as 8 different gears. These technologies offer a lot of torque and a lot of fuel efficiency that has never been available in previous generations. The pages of […]
