What is a Transmission Valve Body?

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DeCharlotte
09/01/25 7:53am
Transmission valve body is used for gear shifting between high and low gears. When the vehicle speed reaches a certain gear speed, the hydraulic oil pushes the valve body to automatically shift to that gear. Below are related introductions: 1. Automatic transmission: It can automatically change the transmission ratio according to engine load, vehicle speed and other conditions, providing the vehicle with good power performance and fuel economy while reducing engine emissions. Automatic transmissions are easy to operate and can significantly improve driving safety and reliability in heavy traffic. 2. Components: An electronically controlled automatic transmission typically consists of five parts: torque converter, planetary gear transmission system, shift actuator, hydraulic control system, and electronic control system.
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LaLila
09/14/25 3:36am
As a car enthusiast, I have a good understanding of transmission valve bodies. It's like the brain of an automatic transmission, controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid to determine when to shift gears. Imagine when you press the accelerator to speed up, the small valves inside the valve body sense signals, opening or closing to allow oil pressure to engage the clutches and achieve gear changes. If the valve body malfunctions, such as getting clogged with debris or wearing out, the car might get stuck in a certain gear, experience rough shifting, or fail to shift altogether, affecting driving pleasure and fuel efficiency. During routine maintenance, I always remind myself to change the transmission fluid regularly because clean fluid reduces valve body wear and extends its lifespan. This component is quite crucial in automatic transmission cars, and replacing a new one can cost anywhere from a couple thousand to several thousand yuan, so timely inspection is essential.
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