Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmissions shift between gears automatically to optimize driving, and changes gears based on the driver’s throttle pedal, vehicle speed, engine speed, and vehicle load. Most late model automatic transmissions have between four and eight forward gear ratios, a reverse, park, and neutral. Shifting gears occur automatically once the car is in Drive and there is no need for a clutch pedal or gear shift like there is in a manual transmission. Automatic transmission repair is complicated based on all the components that make it up, and you need to have any automatic transmission issues properly assessed before committing to a potentially expensive repair.
Clutches
Clutches are found in both automatic and manual transmission cars, however, the clutches found in each are very different. When shifting gears, pressing the clutch pedal disengages the clutch from the flywheel cutting the transfer of engine torque through the transmission. The clutch in your car receives a lot of wear, eventually needing replacement. Clutch cable adjustments on non-hydraulically actuated clutches is critical to the life of the clutch. Once the clutch is worn, no matter the method of actuation, immediate replacement is necessary to avoid internal transmission damage. If your clutch begins slipping, making irregular noises, or the transmission is becoming difficult to shift, contact New Era Automotive.
Four-wheel Drive
A four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle has differential gears in both the front and rear axles, along with a transfer case attached to the transmission. Four-wheel drive vehicles demand maintenance on the transfer case, front differential, and rear differential. Visit New Era Automotive on 760 East Francis Street in Ontario, CA for service on your four-wheel drive vehicle.
Transfer Cases
A transfer case is a part of a four wheel drive system found in four wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles. The transfer case receives power from the transmission and sends it to both the front and rear axles via driveshafts.