Can You Continue Driving When ATF Temperature is Too High?
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No. When the temperature is excessively high, the lubrication performance of the internal transmission fluid decreases, which can easily cause burning of the friction plates and pressure plates in the clutch. This ultimately leads to transmission slippage, necessitating transmission repairs. It is recommended to stop the vehicle immediately for inspection. AT generally refers to the transmission. The transmission is a mechanism used to alter the speed and torque from the engine, capable of fixing or changing the gear ratio between the output and input shafts in steps. It is also known as the gearbox. Below are the classifications of transmissions: 1. Stepped Transmission: The stepped transmission is the most widely used type. It employs gear transmission and has several fixed gear ratios. Based on the gear system used, there are two types: fixed-axis transmissions (conventional transmissions) and rotating-axis transmissions (planetary gear transmissions). Passenger cars and light to medium-duty trucks typically have transmissions with 3-5 forward gears and one reverse gear, while heavy-duty trucks use combined transmissions with even more gears. The number of transmission gears refers to the number of forward gears. 2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT): A continuously variable transmission is a system that can continuously obtain any gear ratio within the transmission range. It allows for optimal matching between the drivetrain and engine conditions. Common types of CVTs include hydro-mechanical CVTs and metal belt CVTs (VDT-CVT). 3. Integrated Transmission: An integrated transmission refers to a hydro-mechanical transmission composed of a torque converter and a stepped gear transmission. Its gear ratio can vary continuously within several discontinuous ranges between the maximum and minimum values, and it is widely used today.
