What transmission does the Audi Q8 use?
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Audi Q8's transmission is manufactured by ZF. ZF Friedrichshafen AG develops and produces complete transmission and chassis systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and construction machinery. It is also a major supplier of special transmissions for ships, forklifts, railway locomotives, and helicopters. The Audi Q8 uses an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. This transmission has eight forward gears. The manual shift mode essentially adds manual gear-shifting functionality to traditional AT or CVT transmissions, designed to enhance driving pleasure for automatic transmission vehicles. For the Audi Q8's transmission in daily use, pay attention to the following points: Do not delay transmission fluid changes for extended periods. Prolonged failure to change transmission fluid can damage internal components like bearings and housing; Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While manual transmission drivers often coast in neutral, doing so with automatic transmissions can cause overheating and create shocks when re-engaging D gear; Never shift into D/R gear before coming to a complete stop. Some drivers shift directly into reverse while still moving to demonstrate "smooth" operation, which severely damages transmission gears and may cause gear grinding over time; Avoid frequent steep hill climbs in D gear. Automatic transmissions may overheat under heavy load or upshift prematurely during steep climbs. Use manual mode to lock lower gears or sport mode to protect the transmission; Do not tow long distances. When towing a disabled automatic transmission vehicle, use a flatbed tow truck with the vehicle in N gear. Never tow directly with ropes as this can damage the transmission.