A Detailed Guide to Manual and Automatic Gearbox Components
Gearboxes are to cars what the heart is to a body they help you speed up or slow down. Today, we'll take a deep dive into what makes two- and three-pedal transmissions work and explain the bits and bobs that help them do their thing. We will examine how they differ and what it means for your car. And we’ll also have some pointers to keep them in good working order. No matter if you call yourself a gearhead or prefer being known as an ordinary driver, this guide should help you get your head around what’s underneath the bonnet, or hood, of your car. Inside the Gearbox of Manual and Automatic Transmissions Manual gearboxes, after all, are about control. They contain numerous components such as gears, a clutch and a stick shift used by the driver to change gears. Each is a different size, which determines how much of the power produced by the engine goes to the wheels. This allows the driver to select the appropriate gear for various conditions, whether driving uphill or accelerat...