The torque converter both transmits and multiplies the torque from the engine using the ATF (Automatic Transaxle Fluid) into the transaxle (planetary gear unit) as the medium.
The torque converter consists Read more What is a Torque Converter?
Yearly Archives: 2010
Outline of Automatic Transaxle
With automatic transaxle/transmission vehicles, the driver does not need to judge when shifting up and down. The gears are shifted automatically according to the vehicle speed and the amount that the accelerator Read more Outline of Automatic Transaxle
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Tread wear indicator
Tire tread wear indicators are patterned ridges 1.6mm (0.0630in.) to 1.8mm (0.0709in.) higher than the rest of the tread surface, and are molded into the tread at four to six points Read more Standing Wave & Hydroplaning (Aquaplaning) 2 of 2
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1. Standing wave
When the vehicle is running, the tire continuously flexes as a new section of the tread comes into contact with the road surface. Later, when this section leaves the road surface, Read more Standing Wave & Hydroplaning (Aquaplaning) 1 of 2
Causes of Tire Wearing
Tire wear is the loss of or damage to tread and other rubber surfaces due to friction generated when the tire slips on the road. It varies with inflation pressure, load, vehicle speed, braking, road surface Read more Causes of Tire Wearing
What is an Automotive Manual Transaxle 4WD
4WD is the abbreviation for 4-Wheel Drive and drives all four tires using transfer, etc. There are two types of 4WD, full-time 4WD and part-time 4WD. 4WD vehicles can also be classified into those based Read more What is an Automotive Manual Transaxle 4WD
Tire Uniformity of rigidity or the Wheel Balance
Tire uniformity refers to uniformity of weight, dimensions and rigidity. However, since uniformity of weight is ordinarily called “wheel balance”, and uniformity of dimensions (or rather, the lack thereof) Read more Tire Uniformity of rigidity or the Wheel Balance
How to classify Tire Types of your car?
There are various ways to classify tires. The type of tirea ccording to the road surface which is used is emphasized and the functions and characteristics of each type of tire are indicated.
1. Snow tires
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(3) Rib-and-lug pattern
This pattern combines the rib and lug patterns to provide stable driving performance on both paved and unpaved roads.
The rib pattern running along the center of the tire Read more Manual Transaxle Tires and Disc Wheels 2 of 2
Manual Transaxle Tires and Disc Wheels 1 of 2
Tires are installed on the vehicle together with disc wheels. Vehicles ride on pneumatic tires filled with pressurized air. Tires are the only vehicle components that come into direct contact with the Read more Manual Transaxle Tires and Disc Wheels 1 of 2