Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Stack Exchange
Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Stack Exchange

Questions tagged [transmission]

These are questions regarding transmissions in general (either manual, automatic or CVT transaxles and their component parts). This tag is not for questions specific to any type of transmission. Instead, use [manual-transmission], [automatic-transmission], or [cvt-transmission] INSTEAD. Use this tag if the question is relevant to multiple types of transmissions.

Transmission

enter image description here

757 questions
9
votes
1 answer

Why did manufacturers go to other than 1:1 transmission ratios?

While reading this question it came to mind: Why did manufacturers start building transmissions without a 1:1 ratio? In the older transmission you'd see the 1:1 ratio all the time, either as the final drive ratio or the one just before the…
Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2
  • 156,290
  • 29
  • 252
  • 491
6
votes
1 answer

Need to find out what part is called

I own a 2006 dodge sprinter and cannot figure out what the part connected to the transmission with the wheel is! I want to buy a new one and have spent countless time trying to find out what part it is. I hope somebody can help me.
javier Nino
  • 61
  • 2
6
votes
1 answer

Weird grinding sound from the gear box

It is not like when you try to shift a manual stick without the clutch. But a lot lighter than that varying in amplitude (louder and lower) and probably is only there when the engine is cold (Because I don't seem to observe it after I have driven a…
shabby
  • 749
  • 6
  • 11
  • 22
6
votes
1 answer

What is "Long Gearing"?

I see in some city car reviews, like the Citroen C1, that they have something called "Long Gearing". What is Long Gearing? What are the implications of it?
George
  • 6,545
  • 33
  • 78
  • 121
5
votes
3 answers

Semi-automatic car inadvertently driven in manual mode

I have a 2008 Mazda 3 car with a semi-automatic transmission (i.e. it is automatic with the ability to switch to a manual mode). On the weekend, it was driven by somebody else who accidentally put it into manual mode without realising. They drove…
LeopardSkinPillBoxHat
  • 417
  • 2
  • 5
  • 11
5
votes
1 answer

What is meant by the term "gear ratios"?

I don't really understand the idea behind gear ratios. Does this just mean essentially that the gears (cogs) are all different sizes? What specifically does the term "gear ratios" mean?
Max Goodridge
  • 7,927
  • 18
  • 51
  • 104
4
votes
1 answer

Can wheels turn if the engine died when in gear (automatic transmission)

Lets say an automatic transmission vehicle is going downhill and stopped in traffic. And suddenly engine died. Is it possible for the wheels to turn (turning the transmission, torque converter) and vehicle to go forward?
Softcode
  • 1,001
  • 6
  • 13
  • 29
4
votes
1 answer

Gearbox impact of skipping gears driving downwards

I have a driving habit that i guess is harmless to the vehicle, and i want to hear your opinions on the matter. Sometimes i change the gears, for example, 1st then 3rd then 5th, when i am driving downwards, since it doesn't make the car choke. So…
Dillinger
  • 141
  • 5
4
votes
2 answers

Can you start an automatic car whilst in drive?

Is it possible to start an automatic car whilst in drive? If it does start in drive, is this considered dangerous?
user7787
  • 41
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2
3
votes
1 answer

1989 Mazda 626 - Shifter is loose, what's wrong?

I have an 89 Mazda 626 LX. The shifter is really lose even when it's in gear. It shifts fine, no slipping or anything, but when it's in gear I can move it back and forth as if it was in neutral. How hard is it to fix, and does anyone know what's…
silkcom
  • 133
  • 2
3
votes
2 answers

how much atf oil is needed on a 2001 vw jetta when serviced?

Some people say to put 5 qts. of ATF when doing the filter change on my jetta 2001, some say to use only 4 qts. what is the correct amount needed?
Eria Fam
  • 31
  • 3
3
votes
1 answer

How to disassemble the ZF S6-53 transmission (BMW Jaguar Land Rover etc)

I need to remove the front housing of this transmission so I can machine the bell housing flange off and weld a new one on. ZF are very reluctantly give out service or workshop manuals. I have removed all of the detents and all the fixing pins that…
Newbie Noob
  • 2,781
  • 10
  • 23
3
votes
1 answer

Is Duplex Gearbox the same as semi-automatic transmission

I look at some cars, such as Renault Captor, and they have gearbox specified as Duplex. does this mean that the car can be driven either through automatic transmission, or manual transmission. Secondly, I also noticed some gearboxes marked as…
maress
  • 131
  • 3
3
votes
3 answers

Should I put my (UK) Automatic into Neutral at stops?

I have a Vauxhall diesel automatic with electronic handbrake. Which of the following is the best procedure at a red light? Leave in drive, foot on brake Leave in drive, engage handbrake Place in neutral, engage handbrake Engage handbrake, place in…
xorsyst
  • 229
  • 1
  • 2
  • 9
3
votes
1 answer

91 GMC accelerating problems

I have a 91 GMC 3500 dually 7.4. I recently had my transmission rebuilt and it ran fine for 6 to 7 months. I give it gas and it will go up to 40-45 mph and will stop accelerating like it goes in neutral. The rpms go up but the truck will not speed…
Allnon void
  • 31
  • 1
1
2 3 4