Posts Tagged ‘automatic’


Can you explain how an overdrive automatic transmission works?

My father told me long ago that an overdrive in a car or truck transmission was very different than just adding another, bigger, gear, like 5th or 6th or 7th gear, but he wasn’t able to explain it to me. Now I’m trying to explain it to my son, with the same lack of success [...]

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can a gear box for motorcycles made with automatic & manual transmission options ?

normal bikes come with manual transmission and few scooters come with automatic transmission or vario matic gear system. I’m trying to know whether both the systems can co exist in a engine.. this will enable me to use either of them as per my convenince.

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Automatic transmission fluid used in a manual transmission, good or bad?

Just got the transmission on my 2004 Corolla serviced. I drive a stick-shift(manual trans) but the dealer put in automatic transmission fluid (ATF T-IV). Is this going to damage my transmission?

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Changing transmission fluid on an Automatic Honda Accord 94?

This might be a stupid question, but is the transmission fluid drain bolt a lefty loosey righty tighty type of bolt looking straight at the bolt on the passenger side? Thanks! I’ve done transmission fluid changes before on different cars and this is my first honda! I just wanted to be sure!

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How do you launch a car with an automatic transmission?

I’ve heard that neutral dropping can seriously damage the transmission. I’m just curious how you are actually supposed to launch in a car with an auto tranny without damaging it. When I say “launch”, I mean it as in when you launch on a drag strip. Like at 3000 RPM

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