Is the Tiptronic Transmission Made by Aisin?
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The Skoda Octavia's transmission brands are Aisin and Volkswagen's DSG transmission. 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 highest market share globally. The Skoda Octavia 1.6L automatic model is equipped with Aisin's 6-speed automatic transmission. The so-called 'automatic with manual mode' is essentially a traditional AT or CVT transmission with added manual shifting functionality. The purpose of this design is to enhance the driving pleasure of automatic vehicles. The Skoda Octavia 1.4T model uses Volkswagen's 7-speed DSG dry dual-clutch transmission. The DSG transmission is distinctly different from traditional automatic transmissions, as it does not employ a torque converter from the outset. This transmission was not developed based on the conventional concept of automatic transmissions. The engineers who designed the DSG took an innovative and entirely new technological approach, skillfully combining the flexibility of manual transmissions with the convenience of traditional automatic transmissions. For daily use of the transmission, the following points should be noted: Do not delay changing the transmission oil for extended periods. Prolonged failure to change the transmission oil can lead to damage to internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While driving manual transmission vehicles, many experienced drivers may coast in neutral, but for automatic transmission vehicles, this can cause the transmission to overheat and may result in a jolt when shifting back into Drive (D). Avoid shifting into Drive (D) or Reverse (R) before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Some drivers, aiming to demonstrate smooth operation, may shift into reverse while the vehicle is still moving, which can significantly damage the transmission gears and, over time, lead to gear grinding and other malfunctions. Do not frequently climb steep slopes in Drive (D). On steep inclines, automatic transmission vehicles may overheat due to high load or may upshift too early, resulting in insufficient power. In such cases, using manual mode to limit the gear to a lower range 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 with a rope or directly dragging the vehicle should be avoided.
Oh, I've driven several cars with tiptronic function, and it really feels like Porsche's patented technology. They developed it back in the 90s, allowing automatic transmissions to manually shift gears, giving a more engaging driving experience. Later, Volkswagen Group brands like Audi and Skoda adopted it, but Aisin is just one of the transmission manufacturers, possibly producing similar things for some Toyota or Mazda models, so tiptronic is not equivalent to Aisin products. When choosing a car, don't just look at the name; it's better to understand the brands behind it, like Volkswagen's own DSG or Aisin's AWR series. Remember to pay attention to the frequency of transmission fluid changes during maintenance, and it's advisable to check it after driving around 100,000 kilometers to avoid jerking issues affecting the driving experience. In short, technology is shared, but the brand is the key.
