A Vehicle with a typical automatic transmission have 4 and up to 5 forward gear ratios, neutral, reverse & park gear. With Automatic Transmission, the shifting of gears happens automatically after the vehicle is in drive and unlike a “ stick shift” or manual transmission and there’s no demand for a clutch or shift. Automatic Transmission repair is advanced and complex work based on all the parts that it’s comprised of. Be sure to have any auto transmission problems correctly evaluated by a professional auto mechanic.
There are various kinds of clutches, in both manual and automatic trans cars. A clutch helps your vehicle start & shift gears smoothly. The clutch in your car can sometimes wear out. If you find your clutch begins to slip unevenly or is making a strange noise that raise suspicion, contact Essex County Auto Repair to see if clutch replacement is necessary
A 4 Wheel (4X4) driving vehicle does have specific gears, with both back & front axles, including an entire transfer case. Vehicles with 4 wheel drive require maintenance services on the front differentials, rear differentials, transfer case & trans fluids.
In front wheel drive cars, the engine drives with only the front wheels. The power is directed through the transmision to the final drive where it is divided and sent to the two front wheels through the drive axles. Located in the front of the car is the transmission, engine, and additional hardware.
Driving vehicles with a manual transmission necessitate using the clutch & gear shift to manually move between gears based on car speed. Manual transmission have been made with 2 to 8 gears. Front wheel drive and rear wheel drive are the two primary layouts for manual transmissions. Usually, manual transmissions require less maintenance than automatic transmissions.