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Is 6AT a manual-automatic transmission?

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SanSamuel

09/03/25 4:53am

6AT is not a manual-automatic transmission. 6AT refers to an automatic transmission with 6 forward gears, while a manual-automatic transmission is an automatic transmission that can switch to manual mode. The functions of a transmission are: 1. To change the transmission ratio to meet the traction needs under different driving conditions; 2. To enable reverse driving; 3. To interrupt power transmission to the drive wheels when the engine starts, idles, the car shifts gears, or needs to stop for power output. Maintenance methods for the transmission: 1. Regularly check the fluid level; 2. Do not skip gears when upshifting; 3. Do not force the transmission into neutral; 4. Do not shorten the idle warm-up time; 5. Avoid gear grinding when shifting.

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PatrickAnn

09/15/25 6:26am

I think 6AT is typically a manual-automatic transmission. Its full name is six-speed automatic transmission, meaning it shifts automatically but comes with a manual mode option. I drive a car with this type of transmission myself. For example, in city traffic jams, I use the automatic mode for comfort; on highways or mountain roads, I switch to manual mode to control the gears using paddle shifters or the gear lever's M mode for manual upshifts and downshifts, which provides more direct power response. Not all 6ATs are the same, but most modern models are designed this way, allowing you to decide the gear yourself to avoid the delay of automatic shifting. This is especially useful when overtaking or on long downhill slopes, offering more driving fun and safety. I've driven a Ford Fusion, and the manual mode helps keep the engine RPM stable, saving some fuel. In short, yes, 6AT is a typical example of a manual-automatic transmission, and you can test the manual function when buying a car.

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