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What you need to know about the AMG transmission
Mercedes-Benz is known for their prestige cars, and their transmissions play an important role in creating the seamless drive that passengers crave. Mercedes transmissions are some of the most technologically advanced in the automotive industry. This is no surprise, as their 125 years of innovation have led them to thrive on both residential streets and…
Read MoreThe ultimate guide to the EVT transmission: Electrical Variable Transmission
An electrical variable transmission (EVT) is a smaller and lighter variation of the CVT transmission. Like the CVT, it replaces several standard motor vehicle parts and combines their functionalities into a single compact device. These include the clutch, gearbox, generator, and starter motor. However, an EVT transmission allows a car’s engine to operate with higher…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the ZF 8 speed transmission
The transmission system plays one of the most important role in a car. After all, you can have all the engine power in the world but it doesn’t matter if that power can’t be transferred to the wheels. The ZF 8 Speed has developed a reputation for being one of the best automatic transmission systems…
Read MoreWhat is transmission slipping?
Your car transmission slipping is one of the many issues that can arise in your vehicle. At first, it can seem like a minor annoyance, however, a transmission slipping can quickly become dangerous. It’s imperative to understand what transmission slipping is, the key signs of a slipping transmission, and how to prevent a slipping transmission…
Read MoreWhat is clutch slipping?
The clutch might appear to be a very simple part of your car, but it actually performs a vital role in the operation and safety of your vehicle on the road. Located at the third pedal to your left after the brake and accelerator, the clutch is a pivotal part in the working of modern-day…
Read MoreLimited slip differentials – Everything you need to know
Differentials made their appearance long before cars started speeding down the roadways and were once used for everything, from clocks to computers. Today, though, they’re best known for their use in controlling and transmitting an engine’s torque in automatic transmission vehicles. Like transmissions, engines and other important vehicle parts, there are many different types of…
Read MoreThe ultimate guide to DSG transmissions – What you need to know
Most drivers have heard of automatic and manual transmissions, but true enthusiasts know that there are many more options on the market when it comes to transmissions for vehicles. The direct shift gearbox – also known as the DSG, DCT (dual clutch transmission) gearbox or twin-clutch system – is one specialty transmission type that offers…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about DCT transmissions
With so many transmission options on the market, it can be challenging to decide which one best meets your needs. While car manufacturers promptly produce automatic and manual transmissions, recent years have seen some serious contenders enjoying their fair share of acclaim. One such type? The dual-clutch or DCT transmission. If you’ve never driven a…
Read MoreHow to change your car’s transmission oil
Automatic transmission vehicles are incredibly popular because they are very easy to drive and require far less maintenance than manual transmissions. However, this doesn’t mean you can avoid regular automatic transmission servicing. All vehicles need maintenance, and in the case of automatic transmissions, this means learning how to change the transmission oil. To help you…
Read MoreWhat are the different types of car differentials?
Car diffs have become increasingly complicated over the years, evolving to meet the needs of more powerful and refined vehicles. The three most common types of car diffs are the open, locked, limited-slip, and torque vectoring differentials. What is a Car Differential? You might be thinking – what is a differential? In simple terms, car…
Read MoreAutomatic transmissions frequently asked questions
Automatic transmissions-we take them for granted! Automatic transmissions involve a series of specially machined parts and processes that work together to shift your car into gear (and more!) If you stop and think about what they actually do, it seems like witchcraft. Let’s explore our favourite part of the engine a little more in-depth by…
Read MoreCVT transmission – Pros and cons guide
What is CVT Transmission? Many vehicles come fitted with a continuously variable transmission, also known as a CVT transmission. Compared to standard transmissions, CVT transmission works without any physical gears. Instead, a belt and pulley system work together to simulate changing gears depending on power demands. One pulley connects to the engine and the other…
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