If you independently perform complex repair operations on the transmission (which usually involve the transmission tear-down), you can face some difficulties at the stage of reassembly, namely, when it comes to connection of the gearbox to the engine. In the article, we will consider the question of how to attach manual as well as automatic gearboxes to the car engine.

Joint efforts of Opel and Luk engineers led to development of the automated Easytronic gearbox which combines advantages of manual and automatic transmissions. In this article, we will consider design peculiarities, operating modes, pros and cons, typical problems of the Easytronic transmission and tips on how to prolong its service life.

The German company ZF will invest 800 million euros ($911 million) to upgrade its transmission manufacturing facility in Saarbruecken, Germany, to produce units for electrified drivetrains.

Some cars equipped with automatic transmissions have an operating mode named “overdrive” (or O/D) i.e. the highest gear. This mode can be considered as an analog of the 5-th gear in manual transmissions.

A torque converter (TC) is an indispensable part of modern automatic transmissions and CVTs which plays an important role in their operation. In many cases, TCs fail much earlier than the automatic transmission. Frequently, the problem resides in the seal leakages. We will consider this problem in more detail.

Fifteen years ago, the German carmaker VW presented the 1-st dual clutch gearbox (DSG) for high-volume manufacturing, a sophisticated gearbox solution for present-day cars. More fuel-saving and efficient than any automatic transmission before, the DSG changed the perception of the gear shifting process, especially in the compact cars.

Recently, Allison Transmission, the leading international producer of commercial duty automatic gearboxes, together with Chevrolet announced the availability of a ten-speed automatic gearbox in the new Chevrolet trucks. The 2020 Silverado HD model with the automatic gearbox will be officially presented in winter 2019.

At Guangzhou Automobile Exhibition, Ford presented a new SUV intended for conquering the car market in China – Ford Territory. The automatic variant of the car is equipped with a CVT provided by Punch Powertrain.

This year, LUKOIL, one of the leading oil companies in Russia, releases not only new engine oil GENESIS, but also launches production of specialized transmission fluids SYNTH VI for Japanese and Korean cars.

Allison Transmission, a world-famous manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium and heavy duty use, extended the geographic reach of its products in South America. Recently, it has become known that passenger buses in Brazil will be equipped with highly efficient automatic transmissions provided by the American company.

In terms of operation, cars equipped with automatic transmissions differ from cars with manual transmissions, and it especially becomes obvious in winter time. That is why winter driving with the automatic transmission requires strict adherence to some rules.

Schaeffler has launched a large-scale manufacturing of gearboxes for the electric drive in the Audi e-tron, becoming a significant event for the company’s E-Mobility branch. Designed and manufactured at 2 facilities in Germany, the gearbox ensures improved driving experience while providing comfortable and low-noise operation.

The German company Schaeffler recently expanded the LuK RepSet 2CT repair kit line for dual-clutch transmissions with kits for Fiat, Renault and Smart cars, and for some VW models.

Recently at an auto exhibition in Paris, BMW presented a new generation of the well-known 3 Series Sedan, which will hit the market in the early 2019. At the same time the Auto Giant still works on development of the M3 version, which got spotted during driving tests at the Nürburgring race track.

Recently, Jeep, a subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, announced 2 recalls for a pair of its vehicle models , the Jeep Renegade and Jeep Cherokee. The Renegade's recall is caused by a potential loss of fuel pressure, while the Cherokee's transmission calibration could lead to engine stalling.