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Automatic Transmission
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of transmission that shifts automatically
- transmission
- automatic
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Transmission cooler
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that cools the transmission fluid
- transmission
- atf
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Manual Transmission
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of transmission that requires manual shifting
- transmission
- manual
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Transmission mounts
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Components that support and secure the transmission
- transmission
- mounts
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manual transmission controls
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Components that control the manual transmission
- transmission
- manual
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Transmission oil
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Lubricant used in the transmission to reduce friction and wear
- transmission
- oil
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Standard transmission final drive
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
The final drive component of a standard transmission
- transmission
- maintenance
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4 speed manual transmission
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of transmission with 4 manual gears
- transmission
- manual
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Automatic transmission final drive
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
The final drive component of an automatic transmission
- transmission
- maintenance
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engine/transmission bolt/nut
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
fastener securing engine to transmission
- engine
- transmission
- bolt
- nut
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DSG
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Direct Shift Gearbox, a type of automatic transmission
- transmission
- gearbox
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ATF level
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
The level of automatic transmission fluid
- transmission
- maintenance
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Clutch Disc
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Component of manual transmission system
- clutch
- disc
- manual
- transmission
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Tiptronic
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of transmission that allows manual gear changes
- transmission
- gearbox
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Transmission jack adapter
Tools and maintenance terminology
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that adapts a floor jack to support the transmission
- transmission
- jack
- adapter
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shift rod
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Rod connecting the gearshift lever to the transmission
- transmission
- shift
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gearshift lever
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Lever controlling gear selection in a manual transmission
- transmission
- gearshift
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Bellhousing
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
a housing that covers the bell-shaped area of a transmission
- transmission
- engine
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five-speed gearbox
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
a transmission system with five forward gears
- gearbox
- transmission
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Split-case
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Non-synchromesh transmission with straight-cut first gear
- transmission
- split-case
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Top Gear
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
The highest gear ratio available in a vehicle's transmission
- gear
- transmission
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Mainshaft
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
The primary shaft that transmits power from the engine to the transmission
- transmission
- clutch
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Planetary gear set
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of gear set used in automatic transmissions
- transmission
- gearbox
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clutch slave cylinder
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Cylinder that operates the clutch in a manual transmission
- clutch
- transmission
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