Transmission

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Overview
Transmissions are another crucial component of a car. Once the engine has provided the power, the transmission must convert that raw power and scale it into something usable, able to actually drive the car at a correct speed. It does this through a set of gears, either giving the car more torque or more speed, depending on the gears. Cars require a transmission in order to switch between multiple gears for multiple situations. There are two main types of transmission: automatic and manual.



Manual vs. Automatic
On the most basic level, in a Manual transmission, you use a clutch pedal in order to disengage the first gear from the drive gear. By moving the gearstick, you put another gear in its place, so that when you release the clutch pedal the second gear is engaged with the drive gear.

In an Automatic transmission, a torque converter and multiple planetary gearsets work together to create different gear ratios.

Automatic Advantages: Manual Advantages:
 * More Convenient
 * Cheaper
 * More car control
 * Better gas mileage
 * Better performance