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There are many ways you can give your car a long, happy life. One of them is knowing what makes it run and how to recognize when it needs maintenance. You should also know that if you need transmission maintenance, repair or a transmission rebuild, then you need to call Friendly Transmission Service in Highpoint, NC.

Learning engine parts and how they work will help you recognize when you need transmission service:

  • Torque Converter: The torque converter takes the place of the clutch in a manual transmission and is connected to the motor through the transmission shaft, which fits next to the engine crankshaft. Inside the torque converter are the turbine, the impeller, and the stator. The turbine and the impeller face one another and have blades which are turned by the transmission fluid, creating a fluid connection from the engine to the transmission. The third fan, the stator, directs the fluid back to the turbine side, facing the transmission. The flow of the fluid through these parts is what allows the power to be multiplied.
  • Lockup Torque Converter Clutch: Near 40 mph the lockup torque converter will lock the turbine to the impeller, bypassing the torque converter. This will help decrease slippage and increase fuel efficiency.
  • Planetary Gearsets: The three major elements to this component are the sun gear; planet carrier, drum and pistons; ring gear and drum. The different pieces are engaged as the car shifts gears.
  • A Variety Of Operations: Some cars have a multiple-disc clutch operation that uses a clutch pack made up of friction discs, a piston, and return springs. Others use transmission bands, which uses a servo piston to activate and deactivate the bands. Some front-wheel-drive cars use a transaxle, a single unit which holds the transmission and the axles to save weight and space.

Remember, to keep your transmission healthy you should check your transmission fluid dipstick, change your fluid regularly, look out for transmission fluid leaks, and come to complete stops before shifting gears.

Visit Friendly Transmission Service online or give them a call at (336) 882-1164 to find out more about their transmission repairs, and how they can keep your car healthy. 

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