Why does the BYD Song Max transmission have jerking issues?

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LeLorenzo
07/30/25 4:28am
If a car experiences jerking sensations, it is definitely related to the engine and clutch components. There can be many factors causing jerking during startup and low-speed acceleration. Below are some common reasons: 1. Engine oil passage blockage: Focus on the engine. If the car jerks while driving, it is certainly related to the engine. The engine's ignition, air intake, and fuel injectors collectively determine fuel combustion and are also the source of the engine's power. If the air intake decreases, ignition weakens, or fuel injection reduces, the power will be insufficient, leading to jerking sensations. 2. Jerking during startup in automatic transmission cars is normal: If you want to accelerate quickly while driving, you need to press the accelerator deeply. At this time, the automatic transmission will automatically downshift to increase the engine speed. When the speed reaches a certain level, it will upshift. After upshifting, the speed will drop significantly, resulting in a relatively noticeable jerking sensation. This situation often occurs in automatic transmission models with fewer gears, such as 4-speed automatic models. For vehicles with automatic transmissions, if you want a smooth ride, you can lightly press the accelerator pedal at the appropriate time, and the transmission will automatically upshift, resulting in a weaker shifting jerk. If you want to maintain good acceleration performance, you need to press the accelerator pedal deeply, and the automatic transmission will upshift at higher speeds, resulting in a more noticeable shifting jerk.
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