What does it do?

A transmission/transaxle keeps the engine’s output optimally matched to the speed and load conditions of your car.

The torque converter, connected to the automatic transmission/transaxle input shaft, connects, multiplies and interrupts the flow of engine torque into the transmission.

Universal and/or Constant Velocity (CV) joints connect to the drive shaft to transmit output power from the transmission to the transaxle on rear-wheel-drive cars and the front axle on front-wheel-drive cars.

These joints also allow the drive shaft and/or CV shaft to work at an angle.

The different types of automatic transmission fluid clean, cool, lubricate, transmit force, transmit pressure, inhibit varnish build-up and continually protect the transmission.

Typical wear and tear

Wear and tear on the transmission can be influenced by:

• Driving habits;
• Towing or excessive loads;
• Operating conditions;
• Condition of the transmission fluid; and/or
• Frequency of regular maintenance.

Symptoms

• Slipping;
• Hesitation;
• Bucking;
• Grinding gears;
• and/or Difficulty shifting.

Maintenance

We recommend you have your transmission flushed every 50,000 KM or at least every 2 years.