Our team at Thomas Chevrolet has a goal to help Bedford, PA drivers keep their vehicles in good shape, and if you understand its components, it makes it easier to recognize any issues. Transmissions are part of a vehicle's powertrain system, and without them, engines wouldn't be able to function.
Your vehicle's transmission uses accelerator input and speed to change gears. This keeps the revolutions per minute (RPM) at low speeds. A transmission includes a gearbox that's essential because it keeps the engine stable and prevents it from overheating. Transmissions prevent the engine from spinning too rapidly or slowly.
Most transmissions have five or six gears, and there are manual and automatic transmissions. Many modern cars come equipped with automatic transmissions, but there are some vehicles that offer manual transmissions with certain trims. Automatic transmissions are more popular than manual transmissions. This is because manual transmissions require that the driver change gears as the speed changes.