Posted on 9/16/2024
When it comes to automatic transmissions, there are two main types: regular automatic transmissions and continuously variable transmissions (CVT). While both types of transmissions perform the same basic function of transmitting power from the engine to the wheels, they do so in different ways. A regular automatic transmission uses a series of gears to change the gear ratio between the engine and the wheels. Each gear is a fixed ratio, meaning that there is a specific number of teeth on the gears that determines the ratio. When the transmission shifts gears, it disengages one gear and engages another, providing a different gear ratio to match the vehicle's speed and engine RPM. In contrast, a CVT transmission uses a system of belts and pulleys to continuously vary the gear ratio. Instead of fixed gears, the CVT transmission has two pulleys with adjustable diameters connected by a belt. By changing the diameter of the pulleys, the CVT can vary the gear ratio continuous ... read more