What Are the Causes of Transmission Damage?
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There are many reasons that can lead to transmission damage, such as improper operation by the driver, failure to change the transmission fluid for a long time, or inherent design flaws in the transmission itself. The transmission is a crucial component of a vehicle, responsible for gear shifting and torque conversion. More details about transmissions are as follows: 1. AT Transmission: The AT transmission is a relatively complex automatic transmission with multiple planetary gears inside. It relies on these planetary gears for gear shifting and torque conversion. The AT transmission is connected to the engine via a torque converter. 2. CVT Transmission: The internal structure of the CVT transmission is relatively simple, consisting of only two cone pulleys and a steel belt. The steel belt of the CVT transmission can move along the cone pulleys, enabling gear shifting and torque conversion.
Over the years of driving, I've seen many transmission failures, mainly caused by aggressive driving habits, poor maintenance, aging transmission fluid, and natural wear of components. For example, frequent hard acceleration and sudden braking can damage gears and clutches; not changing the fluid on time leads to debris buildup and system blockages; and vehicles constantly operating in congested conditions with poor heat dissipation accelerate part aging. Not to mention older or high-mileage cars, where internal wear is even more severe. To avoid costly repairs, I regularly check fluid levels and avoid prolonged low-gear driving, which helps extend transmission life—especially important as automatic transmission cars become more common. Neglecting maintenance will inevitably lead to failures. After all, replacing a transmission isn't cheap, and early prevention is always better than disrupting your journey.
