What is the method to check the model of a car's transmission?

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CoraRose
07/25/25 12:15pm
Methods to check the model of a car's transmission include: 1. Identifying via the transmission nameplate; 2. Identifying via the car's nameplate; 3. Identifying via the housing marking; 4. Identifying via the structural features of the transmission. The functions of a transmission are: 1. Changing the transmission ratio; 2. Expanding the torque and speed of the drive wheels; 3. Enabling the car to reverse; 4. Facilitating gear shifting or power output. Maintenance methods for the transmission: 1. Replace the automatic transmission fluid every 12 months or 20,000 kilometers; 2. Avoid coasting in neutral; 3. Frequently check the fluid level; 4. Avoid skipping gears when upshifting; 5. Do not force the transmission into neutral; 6. Do not shorten the idle warm-up time; 7. Avoid gear grinding when shifting; 8. Clean the transmission; 9. Avoid driving immediately after a cold start without warming up; 10. Perform regular maintenance on the automatic transmission.
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