What brand is the 7AT transmission in the Terra?

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The 7AT transmission in the Terra is manufactured by JATCO, a Japanese company established in 1943. JATCO is one of the world's top three automatic transmission suppliers, with operations spanning Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The Terra 7AT utilizes JATCO's 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. Automatic transmissions, abbreviated as AT (Auto-Transmission), consist of a torque converter, planetary gears, and a hydraulic control system. They achieve gear ratio changes through hydraulic power transmission and gear combinations. Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions can automatically adjust gear ratios based on road conditions, allowing drivers to focus on traffic without being distracted by gear shifting. When using the Terra 7AT transmission in daily driving, pay attention to the following points: Do not delay transmission fluid changes for extended periods. Although many modern vehicles claim to have maintenance-free transmission fluid, 'maintenance-free' does not mean 'never change'. Prolonged use of old transmission fluid can damage internal components like bearings and housing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While some experienced drivers of manual transmission vehicles coast in neutral, this practice can cause automatic transmissions to overheat. Additionally, shifting back to D (Drive) from neutral may create harsh engagement. Never shift into D or R (Reverse) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Some drivers attempt smooth transitions by shifting into reverse while still moving forward, but this severely damages transmission gears and may eventually cause gear grinding failures. Don't frequently climb steep hills in D mode. Automatic vehicles may overheat under heavy loads on steep inclines or upshift too early, resulting in insufficient power. In such situations, use manual mode to maintain lower gears or switch to sport mode to protect the transmission. Do not tow over long distances. When an automatic vehicle breaks down, use a flatbed tow truck with the transmission in N (Neutral). Never tow the vehicle directly using tow ropes or similar methods.