What brand is the 8AT transmission in the Avalon?
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The brand of the 8AT transmission in the Avalon is Aisin. Established in 1969, Aisin is a world-renowned professional developer and manufacturer of automotive automatic transmissions. In the field of automotive automatic transmissions, Aisin's products hold the highest market share globally. The Avalon utilizes an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, as well as CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and E-CVT transmissions. The continuously variable transmission does not have specific fixed gears. While it operates similarly to an automatic transmission, the ratio changes differ from the gear-shifting process of a traditional automatic transmission. For daily use of the Lynk & Co 01's transmission, pay attention to the following points: Do not delay transmission fluid changes for extended periods. Prolonged failure to change the transmission fluid can damage internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While some experienced drivers coast in neutral with manual transmissions, doing so with an automatic transmission can cause overheating and create a jolt when shifting back to Drive (D). Never shift into Drive (D) or Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Some drivers shift into reverse while still moving to showcase smooth operation, but this can severely damage the transmission gears and may lead to gear grinding over time. Avoid frequently climbing steep hills in Drive (D). Automatic transmission vehicles can overheat under heavy load or may upshift too early, resulting in insufficient power for hill climbing. In such cases, use manual mode to maintain lower gears or switch to sport mode to protect the transmission. Do not tow the vehicle over long distances. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, use a flatbed tow truck with the vehicle in Neutral (N) for transport. Never use a tow rope or tow the vehicle directly with another vehicle.