Is the 'Yaxiang' the same as a transmission?
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'Yaxiang' is a colloquial term for a transmission. The literal meaning suggests that the transmission is entirely composed of 'teeth' (gears), where interlocking gears drive the rotation. Related introductions are as follows: 1. Transmission: The transmission mainly refers to the vehicle's gearbox, which is divided into manual and automatic types. A manual transmission primarily consists of gears and shafts, achieving speed and torque variation through different gear combinations. 2. AT Transmission: The automatic transmission (AT) is composed of a torque converter, planetary gears, a hydraulic torque variation system, and a hydraulic control system. It achieves speed and torque variation through hydraulic power transmission and gear combinations.
As an experienced auto mechanic from Guangdong, I immediately understood what you meant by 'gearbox'. That's what we southern mechanics commonly call the transmission, especially for manual transmission vehicles. The transmission is packed with intricate gear sets where the gear teeth mesh and rotate to transfer power, just like teeth interlocking. However, younger mechanics rarely use this term nowadays - if you went to a 4S shop asking to repair the 'gearbox', the new technicians might be confused. Actually, it's exactly the same as what northerners call the transmission - the component responsible for transferring engine power to the wheels. Gear shifting works by changing combinations of different-sized gears inside, similar to how bicycle gears function.
