Vehicle Transmissions 101
The transmission of your vehicle works by transferring the critical power from the engine to the wheels. Because it is responsible for powering the vehicle, it is clear that the transmission plays a vital role in the function of your car. The transmission experts at Kayser Chevrolet Buick in Sauk City, WI are on hand to answer any questions about the function and maintenance of this important vehicle component.
An old-school manual transmission is made up of gears, output shafts, and input shafts. With a manual transmission, the driver is in charge of selecting the gear by moving the lever and pushing the clutch pedal.
Most modern vehicles are equipped with automatic transmissions. While the inner workings of an automatic transmission are essentially the same as a manual transmission, the driver does not trigger the change in gears on their own. This function is provided automatically, taking this work out of the hands of the driver.