What Transmission Does the Dongfeng Peugeot 408 Use?
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Peugeot 408's transmission is manufactured by 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 world's highest market share. The Peugeot 408 uses either a 6-speed automatic manual transmission or a 6-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The automatic manual transmission has eight forward gears. Essentially, an automatic manual transmission is a traditional AT or CVT transmission with added manual shifting functionality, designed to enhance the driving pleasure of automatic vehicles. When using the Peugeot 408's transmission in daily driving, 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 driving manual transmission vehicles, many experienced drivers coast in neutral, but for automatic transmission vehicles, this can cause the transmission to overheat and produce a jolt when shifting back into D. Avoid shifting into D/R before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Many drivers, aiming for smooth operation, shift into reverse while the vehicle is still moving, which can significantly damage the transmission gears and lead to gear grinding over time. Do not frequently climb steep slopes in D. On steep inclines, automatic vehicles may overheat due to high load or shift prematurely, resulting in insufficient power. In such cases, use manual mode to lock in lower gears or sport mode to protect the transmission. Do not tow over long distances. If an automatic vehicle breaks down, use a flatbed tow truck to move it onto the platform while in N, rather than using a tow rope or direct vehicle towing.
