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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
Automatically distributes power to all four wheels, improving traction and handling under various conditions.
Automatic Transmission
Uses a torque converter, planetary gear sets, and computer controls to automatically shift gears based on speed and load.
Manual Transmission
A type of transmission that requires the driver to manually shift gears using a clutch and a gear stick.
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) System
The engine's power is delivered to the front wheels, providing better traction while climbing hills and driving in slippery conditions.
Shift Solenoid
An electro-hydraulic valve that controls the flow of transmission fluid into and within an automatic transmission to facilitate gear shifts.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
A type of automatic transmission that provides a continuous range of gear ratios, allowing the engine to run at its most efficient RPMs.
Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Utilizes two separate clutches for odd and even gears to enable faster and smoother gear shifts.
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System
Transfers power to all four wheels of a vehicle for improved traction in off-road or slippery conditions.
Torque Converter
A fluid coupling used in automatic transmissions to transfer rotational power from the engine to the transmission.
Transmission Fluid
A special lubricant used in transmissions to cool and lubricate the moving parts.
Hybrid Transmission
Integrates the propulsion from an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) System
Delivers power to the rear wheels and is commonly used for performance and towing due to better weight distribution.
Sequential Manual Transmission
This transmission allows the driver to select either the next gear or the previous gear, typically using paddle shifters or a sequential shifter.
Synchromesh
A device in manual transmissions that helps synchronize the speeds of the gears before they engage, facilitating smoother shifting.
Planetary Gear Set
A gear system used in automatic transmissions that consists of a central sun gear, planet gears, and an outer ring gear.
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