Why many cars will soon have problems with gearboxes
- November 7, 2022
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For drivers and their cars, winter is always a difficult test, because in cold weather the “iron horse” is exposed to increased loads. And as a crisis has
For drivers and their cars, winter is always a difficult test, because in cold weather the “iron horse” is exposed to increased loads. And as a crisis has come to the traditional cold weather this year, there will be even more problems – particularly with gearboxes. Why motorists should pay special attention to the transmission and, most importantly, how to avoid a serious breakdown, says the AvtoVzglyad portal.
Winter calls for a different attitude to the car than the warm season. For example, it is mandatory to warm up the car before driving. Many people do this, because it gives the opportunity not only to prepare the engine for loads, but also to hit the road in a warm cabin. However, few people know that the gearbox, especially an automatic one, must also be heated, otherwise “death” can be brought closer.
Often, having already left the parking space, the driver feels how hard the “automatic” selector switch is working. This is how thickened oil makes itself felt, which affects the operation of the valve body and clutch packs. Therefore, if you immediately press the gas to the ground, the box will begin to “kick”.
Due to the fact that the transmission is in the oil starvation mode, the production products, that is, metal chips, get into the lubricant. It contaminates the valve body and makes it difficult for the oil pump to operate. But many, with the onset of the crisis, reduced the cost of maintaining their “iron horse”. The lubricant has not changed and the production has not been cleaned. As a result, in the near future, there may be a situation where there are too many chips in the “transmission” and it will “condemn” the expensive unit for repair.
Therefore, maintain the gearbox until the snow falls. Trust me – it costs much less than repairs. Usually the service removes the oil pan and cleans the output that has accumulated there, after which they change the oil. The AvtoVzglyad portal has already written about which lubricant manufacturers have stayed in the country. And while that material refers to engine oils, it’s still relevant, because those same companies also produce transmission lubricants.
Finally, do not forget to warm up the gearbox. On a conventional hydromechanical “machine” this can be done by moving the selector switch to position D. So you have to stand for a few minutes.
The robot transmission is heated, just like the “mechanics”, in motion. The first kilometers we drive very smoothly and avoid sudden accelerations. Above 2500 rpm the engine is not loosened.
And it is better to put the variator in manual mode and drive in the third “gear” for a few minutes. In this way, the pulleys are in the middle position and the rotating belt does not cause large loads. Such simple tricks extend the life of an expensive unit.
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Winter calls for a different attitude to the car than the warm season. For example, it is mandatory to warm up the car before driving. Many people do this, because it gives the opportunity not only to prepare the engine for loads, but also to hit the road in a warm cabin. However, few people know that the gearbox, especially automatic, also needs to be heated, otherwise “death” can be brought closer.
Often, having already left the parking space, the driver feels how hard the “automatic” selector switch is working. This allows thickened oil to be felt, which affects the operation of the valve body and clutch packs. Therefore, if you immediately press the gas to the ground, the box will begin to “kick”.
Due to the fact that the transmission is in the oil starvation mode, the production products, that is, metal chips, get into the lubricant. It contaminates the valve body and makes it difficult for the oil pump to operate. But many, with the onset of the crisis, reduced the cost of maintaining their “iron horse”. The lubricant has not changed and the production has not been cleaned. As a result, in the near future, there may be a situation where there are too many chips in the “transmission” and it will “condemn” the expensive unit for repair.
Therefore, maintain the gearbox until the snow falls. Trust me – it costs much less than repairs. Usually the service removes the oil pan and cleans the output that has accumulated there, after which they change the oil. The AvtoVzglyad portal has already written about which lubricant manufacturers have stayed in the country. And while that material refers to engine oils, it’s still relevant, because those same companies also produce transmission lubricants.
Finally, do not forget to warm up the gearbox. On a conventional hydromechanical “machine” this can be done by moving the selector switch to position D. So you have to stand for a few minutes.
The robot transmission is heated, just like the “mechanics”, in motion. The first kilometers we drive very smoothly and avoid sudden accelerations. Above 2500 rpm the engine is not loosened.
And it is better to put the variator in manual mode and drive in the third “gear” for a few minutes. In this way, the pulleys are in the middle position and the rotating belt does not cause large loads. Such simple tricks extend the life of an expensive unit.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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