What are the types of engine transmissions?
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Engine transmission types include: hydraulic automatic transmission, mechanical continuously variable automatic transmission, electronically controlled mechanical automatic transmission, dual-clutch automatic transmission, and manual transmission. The functions of an automotive transmission are: 1. To change the transmission ratio and expand the range of torque and speed variations of the driving wheels; 2. To enable the vehicle to reverse while keeping the engine rotation direction unchanged; 3. To use neutral gear to interrupt power transmission, allowing the engine to start, idle, and output power. Maintenance of automotive transmissions includes: 1. Regularly changing transmission oil; 2. Using high-quality transmission oil; 3. Avoiding coasting in neutral.
I've been driving for most of my life, and the direct control feeling of a manual transmission is truly exhilarating. The perfect coordination between the throttle and clutch makes driving on mountain roads especially enjoyable. However, with more traffic congestion in cities nowadays, automatic transmissions have become the main choice, offering fully automatic shifting for much more convenience. Then there's the continuously variable transmission (CVT), which is as smooth as a balloon, providing acceleration without any jerking, making it particularly suitable for fuel-efficient family cars. The dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is even more aggressive, with ultra-fast shifting, a favorite for sports cars. Recently, electric vehicles have become popular, with motors directly driving the wheels without a transmission, simplifying many aspects, but range and charging remain their weaknesses. Each type has its own merits; choosing based on driving habits is most important—manual for the pursuit of fun, automatic for convenience, and CVT for economic practicality.
