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Dana Agency: What are the advantages and disadvantages of four common types of transmissions?

2026-06-09


Dana Agent: As one of the three major components of a vehicle, the transmission’s importance is self‑evident. With continuous advancements in automotive manufacturing, transmissions have evolved into various types. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Today, Xiaobao will explore this with you. 01 Dana Agent Transmission – AT Automatic Transmission An AT transmission, also known as a “hydraulic automatic transmission,” consists of a torque converter, a planetary gear set, an electronic control system, and a hydraulic control system. The torque converter functions similarly to the clutch in a manual transmission, transmitting power through the high‑speed flow of fluid. Because there is fluid between the components, it offers greater stability; however, because…

Torque Converter: Operating Principle of the Torque Converter

2025-11-20


Torque Converter: The hydraulic torque converter is something most drivers use every day—have you ever wondered how it works? Anyone with a manual transmission knows that when stopped at a red light, if you don’t shift into neutral and don’t depress the clutch, the engine and wheels are rigidly connected, causing the car to stall. So why doesn’t an automatic vehicle stall when you press the brake in Drive? We’ll leave that as a question for now. Some people say that pressing the brake in D is like the transmission and the brakes competing against each other, which increases fuel consumption and raises engine RPMs. Is this claim accurate?

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