The abbreviation “DSG” stands for Direkt Schalt Getrieb and literally means “Direct Shift Gearbox”. In fact, this is only one of many types of preselective automated gearboxes equipped with two clutches. Basically, DSG it is the manual transmission with the automated control.

Today, most drivers choose cars with automatic transmissions, but not all car owners are familiar with elementary operating rules of automatic transmissions. In this article, we will consider what can go wrong with this crucial car component and what the owners should do to prolong its service life.

The transmission control module (TCM) is considered to be one of the most complicated structural elements of the automatic transmission. It consists of numerous microcircuits and chips which analyze hundreds of transmission parameters in real-time mode.

When driving a car equipped with the automatic transmission one may wonder what is a kick-down and how it should be used. This is particularly true for novice drivers or experienced drivers, who only recently moved from manual to automatic transmission. Let’s provide insight into this helpful operation mode.

Failure of the automatic transmission often turns out to be the case when car owners decide to replace the broken automatic transmission with the less expensive manual transmission. In this article we will consider the implementation of this procedure and how to do it by yourself.

Like many e-cars, the Tesla Model S has no need of numerous car components including a transmission, gears and a clutch. Therefore, this car has fewer elements prone to wear or failures requiring repair. In this article, we will consider the powertrain solution implemented in the Model S.

In the process of the car movement, the automatic transmission is subjected to significant loads and requires a proper and high-quality cooling. In this article we will consider the automatic transmission cooling system design and its operation principles.

Continuously variable transmissions (CVT) made a true revolution in the world of automotive industry. However, CVTs weren’t used widely due to lack of synchronization between the driving shaft and other internal parts. This issue led to cutting of gearing teeth, lack of alignments, and complete wedging. This major problem was solved with the help of the stepper motor specially designed for CVTs.

The car automatic transmission consists of numerous moving elements which require not only high-quality lubrication, but also efficient cooling. The automatic transmission oil pump helps to maintain the necessary system pressure and to increase the efficiency of lubrication with increasing RPM rate of the engine shaft.

The Viscous Coupling (VC) is the transmission component intended for transmission and leveling of torque from the center drive shaft to the front differential, and on to the front wheels. In contrast to the hydraulic coupling and torque converter, the VC uses a different operating principle: torque is transmitted not through dynamic properties of fluid flow, but thanks to viscous properties of the fluid, which fills the internal space of the VC.

Commonly, automatic transmissions go into failsafe mode in case of severe system disruptions to protect the powertrain from damage and to inform the car owner about the necessity to visit the automobile repair shop as soon as possible. In this article we will consider the main peculiarities of the automatic transmission failsafe mode, and delve into the possible causes of this issue.

The need for towing a broken car to the nearest auto repair shop occurs not all that frequently, but as a rule, it happens at the most inappropriate moment. Unfortunately, many drivers of cars with automatic gearboxes have too little knowledge on this problem and often make fatal mistakes resulting in the gearbox breakdown.

Recently, the company NAMI has showcased its new car intended for state officials. This luxury car is named Aurus Senat.The new presidential car belongs to the 'Project Kortezh' (officially named as the Unified Modular Platform), which was developed by the State Research Center “NAMI” for manufacturing of vehicles intended for transportation escort of top public officials and other persons who come under state protection.

The Swedish company Koenigsegg is famous for its creative approach in development of unique cars. But there is one super car, produced by Koenigsegg, which deserves a special attention – the Koenigsegg Regera. This supercar is notable not only for its 5.0 liter turbo V8 along with three electric motors, but also for lack of a gearbox.

When buying a used car, it is recommended to invite a specialist who can perform diagnostics of the body, engine, suspension, and especially automatic transmission (one of the most expensive car components). But what if you have no chance to examine the car with the help of professionals? In this article we will provide helpful tips on how to examine a used car equipped with an automatic transmission.