Which Brand is the Cadillac 8AT Transmission?
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Cadillac uses an 8AT transmission developed in-house by General Motors Company (GM). General Motors Company (GM) was founded on September 16, 1908. Since its establishment by William Durant, GM has been producing and selling a range of brand vehicles globally, including Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, and Holden, among others, along with related services. In 2014, GM's various brands saw their full range of models selling well in over 120 countries and regions worldwide, including electric vehicles, microcars, heavy-duty full-size trucks, compact cars, and convertibles. Cadillac employs an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, commonly referred to as an 8AT transmission. The AT transmission is a widely used automatic transmission type, known for its relatively complex structure, which includes numerous planetary gears and clutch plates inside. When using the Cadillac 8AT transmission in daily driving, the following points should be noted: Do not delay transmission fluid changes for extended periods. Although many modern vehicles feature maintenance-free transmission fluid, 'maintenance-free' does not mean it never needs replacement. Prolonged failure to change the transmission fluid can lead to damage to internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While driving manual transmission vehicles, many experienced drivers may coast in neutral, but for automatic transmission vehicles, this can cause the transmission to overheat and may result in a noticeable 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, aiming to demonstrate smooth operation, may shift into reverse gear before the vehicle has fully stopped, which can cause significant damage to the transmission gears and, over time, lead to issues like gear grinding. Avoid frequently climbing steep slopes in Drive (D). When facing steep inclines, automatic transmission vehicles may overheat due to high load or may upshift too early, resulting in insufficient power for climbing. In such cases, using manual mode to lock in lower gears or switching to sport mode can help protect the transmission. Do not tow the vehicle over long distances. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, it should be transported using a flatbed tow truck with the transmission in Neutral (N). Towing with a rope or similar method, where the vehicle is dragged directly, should be avoided.