Is Filing Required for Converting Manual Transmission to Automatic?
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Manual transmission cannot be converted to automatic. Converting manual to automatic may involve illegal modifications, as illegal modifications include altering the vehicle's appearance, power system, transmission system, or braking system beyond the legal limits and manufacturer's approval, exceeding the original design load capacity and functions. Whether replacing the automatic transmission or installing an automatic clutch, both are modifications to the vehicle's power and transmission systems, and without approval from relevant authorities, they are considered illegal modifications. Here are the reasons: 1. Different control mechanisms: manual transmissions have a clutch, while automatic transmissions do not. 2. The principles and structures of the transmissions differ and are not interchangeable. 3. Car designs are matched systems; altering internal structures can affect safety. 4. The state prohibits unauthorized changes to a vehicle's internal structure.