Is the Buick GL8 Transmission Made by Aisin?
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"The transmission brand used in the Buick GL8 is Aisin. Established in 1969, Aisin is a world-renowned professional developer and manufacturer of automotive automatic transmissions. In the field of automotive automatic transmissions, Aisin's products hold the world's highest market share. The Buick GL8 is equipped with an Aisin 6AT automatic manual transmission. The automatic manual transmission is essentially a traditional AT or CVT transmission with added manual shifting functionality. The purpose of the automatic manual transmission is to enhance the driving pleasure of automatic vehicles. When using the Buick GL8's transmission in daily driving, the following points should be noted: Do not delay transmission oil changes for extended periods. Prolonged failure to change the transmission oil can lead to damage to internal components such as bearings and the casing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While driving manual transmission vehicles, many experienced drivers may coast in neutral, but for automatic transmission vehicles, coasting in neutral can cause the transmission to overheat and produce a noticeable jolt when shifting back into Drive (D) mode. Never shift into Drive (D) or Reverse (R) before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Many drivers, in an attempt to demonstrate smooth operation, shift into reverse while the vehicle is still moving, which can severely damage the transmission gears and, over time, lead to gear grinding and other failures. Avoid frequently climbing steep slopes in Drive (D) mode. When facing steep slopes, automatic transmission vehicles may overheat due to high load or shift prematurely, resulting in insufficient power for climbing. In such cases, using manual mode to limit lower gears or switching to sport mode can help protect the transmission. Do not tow the vehicle over long distances. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, it should be transported using a flatbed tow truck with the transmission in Neutral (N). Towing the vehicle directly with a tow rope or similar method should be avoided."