Fluid changes are critical with a continuously variable automatic transmission; ignore “lifetime” fluid claims and change it often (30,000-60,000 miles). Drain and fill is safest: Avoid pressurized ...

continuously variable Transmissions or cvts have become increasingly popular in modern vehicles promising better fuel efficiency and a smoother Driving Experience but why do so many drivers report ...

Do you have a tiny, fuel-efficient car? Most subcompact vehicles are top picks when it comes to gas mileage, in part thanks to their automatic continuously variable transmissions, or CVT. So what is a ...

While reading up on new cars, you might’ve seen talk about an unfamiliar kind of transmission. Instead of a six-speed automatic or whatever, you may see a car that has a CVT. It’s an innovative ...

When choosing a new car, first-time buyers tend to overlook the type of transmission it uses. Sure, 97% of drivers in the U.S. now drive automatic vehicles, leading many to assume that that's the only ...

CVTs may have built up a bad reputation across the industry in general. However not all CVT systems are the same, as ...

The automatic transmission is an amazing yet terribly complex engineering feat. It works by using clutch packs, torque converters, gear sets, solenoids, gaskets, valve bodies, hydraulic parts, and ...

A CVT, or continuously variable automatic transmission, is a type of automatic transmission that typically uses pulleys and either a belt or chain—as opposed to gears—to transfer the engine's power to ...

Joel began his career as a beat reporter for various news stations across the United States. He eventually transitioned to copywriting with a focus on North American automotive dealerships, vehicle ...