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Your car\u2019s transmission is not only responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels but also for ensuring that you have a smooth ride. While there are a lot of similarities between automatic and manual transmissions, there are also plenty of differences. So, which one is better, automatic or manual? Let\u2019s find out.<\/span>
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How Does the Transmission System Work?<\/h2>\n

The transmission is one of the most complicated components in your car and comprises a series of gears housed in a metal box. Since the engine can only operate within a limited range of speeds, the transmission has to slow down or speed up the revolutions from the engine. By changing gears, the transmission can adjust the power and torque delivered to the wheels when the vehicle is traveling at any given speed.<\/p>\n

Different gears operate within a certain gear ratio and in lower gears, the available power and torque are increased for acceleration. However, in higher gears, the gear ratio provides less power and torque while allowing for a smoother drive when already at high speed. Automatic and manual transmissions work in almost the same way but they do have different components and come with different pros and cons.<\/p>\n

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Now that Malaysia allows one to hold a license for automatic transmission cars only, the question has become even more relevant \u2013 which one is better, a manual or an automatic car? There is no right or wrong when it comes to this question. Before going deeper into that, let’s discuss how these gears work in a car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manual Transmission<\/span><\/h3>\n

In a manual transmission, you use the gear lever to shift gears as you accelerate and decelerate. The gear lever is located on the center console and is linked to the transmission. Besides the gear lever, a manual car also has a clutch pedal which is located to the left of the brake pedal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pressing on the clutch pedal disengages the clutch that connects the engine and transmission, allowing you to change gears. After you change gears with the gear lever, letting go of the clutch pedal reengages the clutch which reconnects the engine to the transmission. This allows power to be sent through the transmission to the wheels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Automatic Transmission<\/span><\/h3>\n

An automatic transmission works the same as a manual transmission, except that it changes gears automatically when you drive. Instead of the conventional mechanical clutch, an automatic gearbox uses automatic transmission fluid (ATF) inside of a torque converter to connect the engine to the transmission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The ATF is used to lock and unlock the planetary gear set which is responsible for setting up the correct gear ratios. Besides applying pressure in the transmission to change the gears, the ATF is also responsible for cooling and lubricating the automatic transmission system.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Continuously Variable Transmission CVT)<\/span><\/h3>\n

A CVT is a type of automatic transmission that does not have individual gears but instead uses a belt or chain attached to an engine pulley and a transmission pulley. Depending on the engine speed, a computer will adjust the size of the pulleys relative to each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re accelerating and need more torque, the transmission pulley becomes larger than the engine pulley, so the transmission can convert the high engine rpm to more power and torque. As the vehicle speed increases, the engine pulley gets larger than the transmission pulley allowing for a smoother drive and better fuel economy at higher speeds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Automatic Or Manual Transmission: Which Is Better?<\/h2>\n

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Manual Transmission<\/h3>\n

The manual transmission has been around for decades before the automatic transmission became more common in passenger cars. However, with the rapid development of automatic transmissions, most passenger cars are only available as automatics. So what are the pros and cons of a manual transmission? First, let\u2019s take a look at its benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n