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Technical Transmission General
General Transmission issues are varied and may include several causes and ways of treatment. Transmission experts share their knowledge and provide useful tips for the industry people to follow.
A fluid coupling allows the driver to use the clutch and gears with less skill and fatigue than with an all mechanical linkage, and transmits power from one shaft to another using fluid.
The most common type of automatic transmission is the Automatic Torque Converter (ATC), which uses a converter friction clutch and a clutch transmission to control the engine speed. It is similar to a manual transmission but uses a torque converter instead of a clutch.
If you notice one or more of the signs above, your transmission may be failing and needs to be repaired. - Engine related problems like a torque converter failure, automatic transmission whistles, and other unusual noises can indicate a major repair is needed.
Automatic gearboxes were first introduced in luxury vehicles in 1940, and eventually became available for mass-market cars in 1950. The first experimental hydromechanical transmission was developed in 1904 by the American engineer, Alfred Horner Munro.