Is the X1 Transmission Made by ZF?

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"The X1's transmission brands are ZF and Aisin. ZF's main products include mechanical transmissions, hydraulic automatic transmissions, various gearboxes, as well as steering gears, drive axles, pumps, suspension systems, and electromagnetic clutchers, widely used in cars, tanks, special vehicles, aircraft, boats, construction machinery, and agricultural machinery. Aisin, established in 1969, is a world-renowned professional developer and manufacturer of automotive automatic transmissions, holding the world's top market share in this field. The front-wheel-drive version of the BMW X1 uses a ZF dual-clutch transmission. The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) differs from conventional automatic transmission systems; it is based on manual transmissions yet not entirely automatic. Besides offering the flexibility of manual transmissions and the comfort of automatic transmissions, it also provides uninterrupted power output. The four-wheel-drive version uses an Aisin 8AT automatic manual transmission. Essentially, an automatic manual transmission is a traditional AT or CVT transmission with added manual shifting capabilities, designed to enhance the driving pleasure of automatic vehicles. For the X1's transmission in daily use, pay attention to the following points: Do not delay changing the transmission oil for too long. Prolonged intervals can damage internal bearings, casings, and other components. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While driving manual transmission vehicles, many experienced drivers coast in neutral, but for automatic transmissions, this can cause overheating and jolts when shifting back to D. Never shift into D/R before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Many drivers shift into reverse while still moving to demonstrate smooth operation, which can severely damage transmission gears, leading to grinding and other faults over time. Avoid frequent D-gear climbs on steep slopes. Automatic vehicles can overheat under high loads or shift prematurely, causing weak climbing. Use manual mode to lock in low gears or sport mode to protect the transmission. Do not tow over long distances. If an automatic vehicle breaks down, use a flatbed tow truck to move it onto the platform in N gear, rather than towing directly with a rope."