When a transmission is designated as CVT, it is a Continuously Variable Transmission. This system is an advanced automatic transmission that offers exceptionally smooth gear shifts, reduced engine wear, and improved fuel economy compared to traditional automatic transmission technology.
The biggest difference between a CVT and an automatic transmission is how it shifts between gears. While a traditional automatic transmission has multiple stepped gears (or speeds) and shifts gears using hydraulic power (causing the engine to operate at varying speeds and outputs), a CVT uses a pulley system with a continuously variable drive ratio; there are no stepped gears. This means that a CVT transmission changes seamlessly through a continuous range of different gear ratios. This contrasts with the other types of transmissions that offer a limited number of gear ratios in fixed steps.
The most important thing to remember if you have a CVT-equipped vehicle is that the transmission system takes a different fluid than a standard automatic transmission.
Whether you have a CVT transmission or a standard transmission, the ASE-certified technicians here at Gaynor's Automotive can meet any of your vehicle's transmission repair and service needs.
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