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Friday, October 9, 2015

manual and automatic transmissions

A manual transmission is simply a mechanical transmission. That means the gearbox in the car is manual. The driver must use a clutch to engage the foot pedal and a hand lever to regulate the torque from the engine, as well as a gear stick which is operated by the foot to switch the car from one gear to the next, depending on how fast or slow the car needs to go. 



Most cars have 5-speed mechanical transmission. Some other types of transmission styles that may be available include automatic, semi-automatic and continuously variable types of transmission. 



Driver-Operated Mechanical Transmission



Manual transmissions feature driver-operated clutches and mover operated gear sticks. Typically on auto manual transmissions the driver can select a forward moving gear anytime they want as long as the car is traveling at a reasonable speed. Manual cars have gear ratios the driver selects by locking the gear pair onto an output shaft which is located inside of the transmissions. This is different from an automatic which usually features a planetary gearbox that the driver controls with clutch packs that automatically select the gear ratio.

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Transmission for larger vehicles including trucks or heavy equipment may have as many as 9 gears so the vehicle can have as much power as it needs to move through many different gear combinations and speed combinations. There are 5-speed automatic transmissions for mechanical cars that are called simply by the number of gears they have. 
Overdrive

Some cars, particularly older cars with 3 and 4-speed transmissions, had a separate unit known as an overdrive, which was housed in the rear of the transmission. This was thrown into gear manually or by pressing a button that was sometimes located on the steering column. Sometimes it could also be activated by living the foot off of the gas pedal while the car was traveling along at a certain speed. These could often be disengaged by flooring the car.
An automatic transmission is one of the simplest engines to work. The primary purpose of the automatic transmission is simply to allow the engine to move, using a select range of speeds. Using the transmission the car can operate in more than one gear. That means the car can go from 0 to 100 miles per hour. Without a transmission the car would not be able to shift gears. Using a manual transmission, you as the driver, have to select which gears to switch the car into.

The automatic transmission does not work in quite the same way.


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How The Automatic Transmission Switches Gear

An automatic transmission uses torque to allow the engine to operate at various speeds. The automatic uses gears, known as compound planetary gears, that have a ring gear and other gears that work in combination to switch your car from one speed to another.

One ring gear stays in control of the output of the transmission. When the car is in first gear, a sun gear moves clockwise using a converter. The planet carrier is held still by a clutch. Gear selection in a manual car was worked out using a compilation of factors including the road speed, the lever position and the throttle setting in a car.

The driver would engage the gear and lock the torque converter when the appropriate road speed was reached to switch gears. This had to be done mechanically. In an automatic none of this is necessary on the part of the driver. A gearbox works instead with the brakes, accelerator and drive shaft to allow the drive shaft to accelerate, decelerate and work in concert with the gearbox to shift the car into the right gear for the transmission to work properly to power the car. This allows the car to leverage its own power in essence.




Sunday, July 14, 2013

How Does a Manual Transmission Work?

A manual transmission is simply a mechanical transmission. That means the gearbox in the car is manual. The driver must use a clutch to engage the foot pedal and a hand lever to regulate the torque from the engine, as well as a gear stick which is operated by the foot to switch the car from one gear to the next, depending on how fast or slow the car needs to go. 


Most cars have 5-speed mechanical transmission. Some other types of transmission styles that may be available include automatic, semi-automatic and continuously variable types of transmission. 


Driver-Operated Mechanical Transmission


Manual transmissions feature driver-operated clutches and mover operated gear sticks. Typically on auto manual transmissions the driver can select a forward moving gear anytime they want as long as the car is traveling at a reasonable speed. Manual cars have gear ratios the driver selects by locking the gear pair onto an output shaft which is located inside of the transmissions. This is different from an automatic which usually features a planetary gearbox that the driver controls with clutch packs that automatically select the gear ratio.

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Duran's Auto Glass provides professional auto glass installation in Concord, California. In addition, we also provide chip repairs and door glass replacement.

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Transmission for larger vehicles including trucks or heavy equipment may have as many as 9 gears so the vehicle can have as much power as it needs to move through many different gear combinations and speed combinations. There are 5-speed automatic transmissions for mechanical cars that are called simply by the number of gears they have. 
Overdrive

Some cars, particularly older cars with 3 and 4-speed transmissions, had a separate unit known as an overdrive, which was housed in the rear of the transmission. This was thrown into gear manually or by pressing a button that was sometimes located on the steering column. Sometimes it could also be activated by living the foot off of the gas pedal while the car was traveling along at a certain speed. These could often be disengaged by flooring the car. 




How Does An Automatic Transmission Work?

An automatic transmission is one of the simplest engines to work. The primary purpose of the automatic transmission is simply to allow the engine to move, using a select range of speeds. Using the transmission the car can operate in more than one gear. That means the car can go from 0 to 100 miles per hour. Without a transmission the car would not be able to shift gears. Using a manual transmission, you as the driver, have to select which gears to switch the car into.

The automatic transmission does not work in quite the same way.



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For Brentwood Auto Glass Repair, Duran's here to help you out! Providing free mobile service in the Bay Area, Duran's Auto Glass will be pleased to serve you!

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How The Automatic Transmission Switches Gear

An automatic transmission uses torque to allow the engine to operate at various speeds. The automatic uses gears, known as compound planetary gears, that have a ring gear and other gears that work in combination to switch your car from one speed to another.

One ring gear stays in control of the output of the transmission. When the car is in first gear, a sun gear moves clockwise using a converter. The planet carrier is held still by a clutch. Gear selection in a manual car was worked out using a compilation of factors including the road speed, the lever position and the throttle setting in a car.

The driver would engage the gear and lock the torque converter when the appropriate road speed was reached to switch gears. This had to be done mechanically. In an automatic none of this is necessary on the part of the driver. A gearbox works instead with the brakes, accelerator and drive shaft to allow the drive shaft to accelerate, decelerate and work in concert with the gearbox to shift the car into the right gear for the transmission to work properly to power the car. This allows the car to leverage its own power in essence.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

How to Take Care of Car Leather Interiors

Many different factors can wreak havoc on a car interior, particularly a leather car interior. It is important that you take time out to properly care for your car leather interior so it stays looking its best year after year. 



Identifying what factors will wear down your car’s interior will help you when attempting to care for your car. Some good examples of the types of things that wear down car leather include the sunshine, excessively warm or cold weather and too much moisture. Typically cars with interiors made of fabric can simply be washed and vacuumed. Leather requires special care and treatment to protect the interior, as well as periodic cleaning and conditioning to keep the leather from cracking. 

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Basic Leather Care



To care for leather, you should wipe it down on a weekly basis. You can use a damp rag to do this. Make sure that it is soft. Try to keep spills away from leather seats. Invest in a good leather conditioner, and apply it to the seats at least once a month, using the directions available on the manufacturer’s bottle. This keeps the inside of your car looking its best, and can help prevent cracks which are common in leather interiors.

You do not want to use the leather conditioner too often, as this will prevent your car interior from breathing, which will cause its own set of problems. 

Leather protection creams can also be applied approximately once every three months. You should only apply a protecting product after you have cleaned and conditioned your seats and any other leather interior. Using any cleaner but a leather product may contribute to leather cracking, so be certain that you are using the right product. 

Once you are done cleaning, make an effort to park your car in a closed area like a garage o keep I out of the harsh weather. This will help prevent premature aging of your car’s interior. You can also put a visor in the windshield to protect your car’s interior from direct exposure to the light.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Two Wheel Drive vs. Four Wheel Drive

If you plan on buying a vehicle that can drive on snow and ice, it is important that you learn the difference between two wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicles. Some people automatically assume that a four wheel drive can handle plenty of snow and ice, but that isn't always the case.


Sometimes a small car with front wheel drive handles much better in the snow than a large, massive vehicle with four wheel drive. How is that so? Often if a car’s weight is concentrated over the wheels, then the driver can do what it needs to do without getting stuck.

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Two Wheel Drive

A two wheel drive or 4x2 is a vehicle that has four wheels, and two of the wheels are driven. That means either the front or the back wheels are the driven wheels. Some vehicles are part-time meaning part of the time they can be two wheel drive. Many traditional vehicles have this option.

Four Wheel Drive

A four wheel drive or 4x4 is a four wheeled vehicle where all four wheels are driven. If it is part-time that means that you can drive four wheel on demand, where you can synchronize the front and the rear axles using a special lever. You can also use hi or lo speed usually.
“Driven” refers to using two or four of the wheels for maneuvering. This can help a vehicle maneuver in tough weather, on dirt, and on other surfaces that are hard to drive on. Some individuals have vehicles that are special equipped for off-roading. These are usually 4x4 vehicles. Many ordinary vehicles are 2WD vehicles that are used for driving in tough weather conditions.
Some vehicles allow you to shift to use optional 2WD or 4WD when the weather changes.


Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The Right Set of Tires

Tires are one of the most important aspects of your car, so you want to make sure to get the best tired you can. Knowing which tires suit your car the best is one of the hardest parts of the purchasing process. There are so many different tires on the market, so it is up to you to do a little research to find the best tires for your money.

            Searching for the best tire has a lot to do with the type of vehicle you drive. If you tend to drive a truck or SUV then you might want to look into purchasing tires designed for off-roading trucks. This will give you extra traction and durability that will help you keep get the most out of your car.  Sports car drivers should look for tires that are designed with performance in mind. This will help make turns tighter and faster as well as improve you traction.

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            Weather is also a huge concern when it comes to purchasing a great set of tires. If you live in a region that sees a lot of snow then you might want to look into tires that have more traction so that you can worry less while on the road in the colder month. Whereas warmer clients should force you to buy tires that can handle hotter roads and drastic changes in temperature.


            Your choice in tires can really effect the way in which you drive your vehicle. Choosing the perfect tire can help you keep your tires for a lot longer which can help save you money that you could be spending on other things. With a great tire choice you should be able to handle your vehicle like a dream, which will encourage you to get out on the road a lot more.