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http://www.amazon.com/XADO-Revitalizant-automatic-transmissions-blister/dp/B0079KRFAW/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1421238296&sr=1-2&keywords=xado I just got this addictive injected into my transmission. The aqua blue gel if I am not wrong, smell like cologne, come in a syringe where you inject into the transmission dip stick port. Immediately after injection, I can hear my transmission actually quiet down quite a lot. A test drive around the block make me realise my shifting 1 to 2 have been a whole lot smoother than before where its used to jerk a bit. Not sure whether it is a placebo effect, but it does make my transmission feel smoother than before. Tml shall try it on the highway to have a better feel of it and hopefully recondition my transmission after 1500km which is the treatment cycle.
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Just send my car for servicing last wednesday (100k servicing) and also change front and back shock absorbers. Was introduced to this engine oil and auto transmission oil by the workshop and after a day of driving, what a surprised. The engine was purring with less vibrations now at traffic junctions and shifting of gears by auto transmission were so smooth that I did not feel the shift.... I am using Miller's oil for both and was told that it was made in England. Also came to know that this engine oil use by high performance cars. From now on will only go for Miller's Engine oil and transmission oil .....
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This question was raised 2 hours ago during my lunch time: how to properly shut down a car engine (automatic transmission only). I am pretty sure a lot of us do this: 1. Stop the car in your parking lot. 2. Push the gear to Parking mode (P). 3. Pull the hand brake. 4. Turn off ignition. 5. Remove keys. A few of my colleagues had different procedures, which they claim they heard from their friends that this will prolong the lifespan of their gearbox: 1. Stop the car in your parking lot. 2. Pull hand brake. 3. Put gear to Neutral (N). 4. Turn off ignition. 5. Push gear to Parking mode (P). 6. Remove keys. Which method is the correct one? -
Has anyone experience hard shifting esp 1 - 2 when the transmission is cold during the morning. When it warm up, it then shift smoothly. It is normal?
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As above. ATF been changed out last month. Especially cold engine, will feel it even more, after a while sometime have sometime don't have. -
Hi everyone, I'm facing some problems with my car. From P, when i shift to D, its often very stiff. And recently, when I shift to R, it doesn't even engage until 2-3 secs later. Not sure if its the transmission or the clutch having problems. Could ppl recommend me a garage that specializes in Transmissions/Clutches that can be trusted and won't chop me? haha!
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Many modern cars in Singapore only come with automatic transmission (e.g. BMW, Mercedes, Cefiro, Nissan March 1.4 (K12)). I am wondering if it is possible to convert the transmission from automatic to manual. Will such conversion be approved by LTA, is it a diffcult process and how much would it typically cost to do so? -
Hihi, my 2006 Honda Civic 1.8 VTi-S is having a gearbox issue. The problem is as described below.. When travelling in 5th gear above 70kmh, if i do not step on the accelerator and let the speed slowly go below 65kmh, it automatically downshifts and i can feel like it's hunting for the 4th gear before it jerks and get in gear. This does not happen everytime. However, when i use paddle shifters to downshift or brake from above 70kmh, it does not seem to jerk. Anyone knows what is going on?Transmission oil is new. Thanks!
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Kia has announced their 7 Speed DCT will be launched in 2015. It will be interesting to see how it will perform on the Koup with 1.6 Turbo. http://www.caradvice.com.au/273297/kia-to-launch-new-seven-speed-dual-clutch-automatic-in-2015/ Kia will introduce a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to its passenger vehicle range from 2015. The new transmission will replace the six-speed auto that is currently available across most models in the car maker’s line-up. The new seven-speed DCT is understood to have been designed primarily for higher-power engines and larger vehicles, though is believed to be versatile enough to fit a broad range vehicle sizes, potentially from the Kia Rio city car (pictured below) to the Grand Carnival people-mover. Kia says its engineers have targeted a seven per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and a five per cent improvement in 0-100km/h acceleration ability from the seven-speed dual-clutch compared with the brand’s existing six-speed dual-clutch unit. Using two dry clutches equipped with an electric motor-driven clutch actuator and a pair of gear input shafts, Kia promises faster shift times than those achieved by conventional manual and automatic gearboxes, and the ability to shift sequentially or jump instantaneously to any forward gear based on the driver’s requirements. Kia says the near-continuous power delivery offered by the seven-speed unit minimises the loss of torque during gearshifts, promising a smoother drive across all conditions. An external damper has also been integrated in the pursuit of enhanced NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) refinement. The car maker claims the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will deliver greater fuel efficiency and a sportier driving experience than any gearbox ever fitted to a Kia. It’s not yet clear which model will be the first to offer the seven-speed unit. Kia Australia public relations general manager Kevin Hepworth says the transmission is definitely headed our way and is a chance to reach local showrooms next year, though admitted the timing of its introduction will be dictated by the arrival of new and updated models.
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Hi, I did a drain and fill thrice (at 60k, 70k and 76k) even though manual says its good for 100k miles (lifetime). Reason is slight sluggishness during gear shifts at 60k and during change fluid is milky dark brown. Even during the 3rd change at 76k, saw that the fluid is still milky darkbrown (though the sluggishness disappeared since the 1st change) Mechanic suggest a transmission flush through the fluid cooler lines (he has done it for the older 4 speed model but not this 6 speed). I was a bit surprised coz when I did my first change, was told that this transmission cannot be flush. This mechanic says the Cruze cannot be flushed (same transmission) but he *thinks* the Epica can as the cooler lines are different. What's the risk if I go ahead and attempt to flush as the milky look does not seems to be getting better ? Will I end up with a bigger problem (the net has conflicting advice to flush or not to flush) Or should I just be patient and continue to drain and fill at every 10k ? Am I throwing away my money ? (The whole transmission including the cooler uses about 10L and each drain and fill can only change 5L which part of the old oil will always be there though getting diluted by the new oil.)
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Hi bros, Sharing simple DIY you can do on your own for changing of manual transmission/gear oil This is not my car but i find the pictures taken is much clearer than mine so i uses it. steps 1) Find out the type of oil you need and buy it. My car uses 75w90 oil and need 2L. It is better to use fully synthetic oil as it last longer. But I myself uses 80W90 castrol MTF. 2) Get ready some spanner, usually the bots uses 24mm 3) Unscrew the wheels 4) jack up the car and remove the wheel 5) Get ready a container to collect the used oil 6) The top screw is for topping up the oil and the below screw is for draining Unscrew the top then the below. 7) Let the oil drain out. 8) clean the bots that u unscrewed. 9) Find a used bottle, cut off the top and attached a tube for filling up the oil any method is ok as long u can use a tube to fill up the oil 10) After the oil finished draining, screw back the bottom screw. connect the tube to the top hole 11) start pouring in the oil, once it is done, take out the hose and screw back. *usually oil will start dripping out from the top hole once u hit the require amount of oil needed. * I used a pump to pump in the Manual transmission fluid, much faster. It cost me $16 for the 2 bottle of 1L castrol MTF, my car use about 2.1L of oil but it is ok. Cheap and simple. Just a little time needed for the DIY
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My transmission is leaking. 5yo Mit Grandis. Mech said need to spend few thousand dollars to replace seal cos need to remove the transmission. After searching the net, found this AT 205 re-seal that may be able to stop leak by conditioning the rubber seals. Anyone tried it? where to get it locally? Amazon sells but will not ship here. Review at Amazon seems good. Any input? cos if i spend thousands replacing seals what if the trans fail in one or two yr time? auto trans usually breakdown in 7 to 8 yrs as ive experience. Hv already spent thousands recently in this car and seems that the wear n tear problem keep coming. -
Just survery what will be ur choice?
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Any bros know where to get Honda ATF Z-1 Transmission oil ? Thx in advance.
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Transmission specialist develops hybrid gearbox for premium luxury cars
FaezClutchless posted a blog entry in MyAutoBlog
A British engineering company, Xtrac, specialists of high performance and race car grade transmissions, have designed a hybridised automated manual transmission (H-AMT; designated code 1010). This particular transmission design allows future luxury and performance cars to meet the 95g/km CO2 emission requirements that will be introduced by European legislators in 2020. The crucial technical part of the transmission system is the integrated electric motor. The electric motor enables the vehicle to travel at speeds of up to 152km/h on electric power alone after which; engine power kicks in. The transmission is said to be able to handle torque figures from 800Nm to 1000Nm, depending on vehicle gross weight and application. The above mentioned speed range allows torque infill up to the fourth gear during heavy acceleration and in all gears, up to the threshold speed, during low speed driving; when it is considered desirable to keep the engine revs low which will improve vehicle efficiency. The term 'torque infill' - refers to the application of additional torque from the transmission to the road wheels during the period of a gear change. In a conventional transmission system, torque is interrupted to allow the shift to complete. The ability to provide torque to the road wheels, independent of the engine, reduces the energy absorbed by the main drive clutch during the vehicle launch pull-away condition which can lead to clutch downsizing and also reduction in drive plate and flywheel inertia. This is seen as an additional benefit in hybridising an automated manual transmission. The Xtrac 1010 H-AMT is designed as an alternative to heavier and more complex dual clutch transmissions. It has lesser parts and lighter in overall weight and also offer increased functionality over single electric motor hybrid systems. Although dual clutch gearboxes do not suffer from power interruptions either, the company stresses that its products are less complex, lighter and are more efficient than DCTs. The seven speed transmission offers multiple modes of internal combustion engine and electric motor operation and with an overall ratio spread of 6:1, which is higher than most other transmissions in the market today. Image credit: Xtrac.com -
Currently, a lot of cars with semi auto transmission have the orientation of : Push up + Pull Down - A few cars comes with reverse orientation of Push up - Pull down + Which one do you find more natural? Maybe I drove manuals before, I find the reverse orientation more natural for drivers. Any views to share?
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this is probably the most dangerous job in the world. I will never wan this job for any amount of $$
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Although GM and Ford are rivals in the automotive industry, these American car makers are collaborating to develop 9 to 10-speed automatic transmissions. This is not the first of their partnership though. In 2002, they cooperated to create a new automatic transaxle, designed for transverse engine applications in cars and light trucks. According to reports, GM will be in charge of designing a 9-speed gearbox for front-wheel drive cars while Ford will take the lead in developing a 10-speed transmission for rear-wheel drive cars such as SUVs, performance vehicles and pick-ups. Cars with a larger number of gear selections enable the engine to operate more efficiently, thus reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. GM and Ford are not alone in the quest for additional gear ratios. Hyundai is already working on a 10-speed automatic transmission that will be used on a range of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the future, particularly luxury models. It is scheduled to hit the showroom in 2014. If the collaboration proves to be a success, GM and Ford, the world's second and fifth largest car maker respectively, will be able to enjoy great economy of scale due to the sheer volume of their annual output. According to IHS Automotive powertrain analyst, David Petrovski, GM and Ford benefit from reduced investment risk by working together. By developing their own gearbox instead of purchasing them from manufacturers such as ZF and paying license fees, a car maker can reduce their cost of production.
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Toyota planning on a 2.0 litre turbo engine and more CVT usage
FaezClutchless posted a blog entry in MyAutoBlog
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Volkswagen lays foundation stone for new transmission plant in China
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[extract] Volkswagen has laid the foundation stone for a new transmission plant in the northern city of Tianjin, China. The new plant, which will create 1,500 new jobs, is targeted to become operational at the end of 2014. The plant will have an annual capacity of 450,000 units. According to Volkswagen, the projected investment cost is -
Today when to an auto trans workshop for a checkup because my car encountered an incident recently where there is difficulty in shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. The problem has since disappear by itself. Workshop recommends me to overhaul the auto trans since my car has already hit 110k mileage. Like to hear from members here, have you ever overhaul or replace your auto trans before? If so at what mileage did you overhaul. Anyone has driven their car for many years without an auto trans overhaul? If so, what is your car's current mileage or if you have sold your car, at what mileage did you sell?
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[extract] In the last decade or so, most cars have either a four-speed or five-speed automatic transmission fitted in them. Nowadays, many automakers are using six, seven and eight speed automatic transmission. And even a nine and ten speed auto gearbox is on its way. Some people might ask; when will this gear-adding mania come to an end? Apparently, the answer is soon; according to German transmission producer, ZF. Julio Caspari, ZF
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Back in January, ZF Friedrichshafen AG promised a nine-speed transmission, and now the gearbox specialists are ready to deliver some details. ZF claims that the 9HP transmission has been designed for front-wheel-drive vehicles with transversely mounted engines. More importantly for automakers looking to hit ever-increasing fuel economy standards, the transmission will also be able to improve fuel economy by up to 16 percent versus vehicles with the now commonplace six-speed auto. The supplier claims that at optimal fuel consumption speeds the 9HP will allow the engine to run at 1,900 RPM, as apposed to 2,600 revolutions in a typical six-speed-equipped model. Since ZF is in need of OEMs to include the new 9HP into their products, the supplier went out of its way to make sure the gearbox can adapt to many different applications. The transmission will reportedly be able to handle all-wheel-drive and hybrid duty, and it will be able to handle between 200 and 353 pound-feet of torque. ZF also designed the 9HP to be a "construction kit," with an additional transfer case for all-wheel-drive. It is also stop-start capable, and without the need for an additional oil pump. ZF hasn't released a timetable detailing when the nine-speed transmission could make its way into production vehicles, but we're guessing some automakers will jump at the chance to feature nine forward gears. For perspective on the 16 percent fuel economy jump, a mid-size sedan that now hits 35 miles per gallon on the highway now could theoretically hit 40 or 41 mpg. [source: ZF]
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Balls of steel! :blink: Respect!
