Dec 14, 2014 · I am planning to purchase a new car and my shortlisted car has 4 speed automatic and 1.6 litre engine. The thing that worries me is that it has 4 speed instead of 5 speed which is very common in similar cars here, and for some reasons I cannot go for the manual, and the top spec 7 speed 1.8 litre model is outside my budget.

The 4 speed automatic transmission in that era of Jetta is an "01M"- total fluid capacity is 5.3 liters but for a simple fluid and filter change (as opposed to a complete flush) you only need 3 - 3.75l (as it won't drain completely)

Jul 22, 2016 · The Honda 4-speed automatic transmission with torque converter IS a lock-up transmission! Under the right circumstances, tail wind, high altitude (5 to 10 thousand feet) and no A/C needed, my 2001 Odyssey turned in 31.4 mpg! –

Jan 21, 2018 · My car has a Aisin 81-40LE(Toyota U440e) 4-Speed Automatic Transmission. I want to change ATF, can i use multi-Vehicle ATF's like "Aisin ATF Plus"? Also can i mix new fluid with old? Can we use Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) for a transmission that Manufacturer specified to use Toyota-IV?

I have a 1997 Caravan [short wheelbase, base model] with a 4-speed automatic transmission. After it sits [off] for a few hours, the shifter will get stuck in park. A little jiggling and a hard pull down and it will eventually be coaxed into getting in gear.

Jul 7, 2016 · The actual answer depends upon the final transmission output gear ratio. If fourth is an overdrive gear (less than 1:1, say 0.7:1), it is fine to drive in 3rd and even recommended in some situations to improve driving experience and vehicle performance (examples - …

In the '80s and before, an automatic transmission was controlled by a vacuum actuator and a cable which ran to the throttle (called a TV cable). Later in the '90s, when electronic engine management came into play, transmissions started being controlled by a main computer in the car (or Powertrain Control Module - PCM).

Jan 3, 2016 · In an automatic everything I just mentioned applies(ish). The additional power loss comes from the need to produce line pressure to operate the transmissions systems. Also before the torque converter clutch engages to lock the torque converter 1:1 there is substantial thermal loss inside the torque converter from just churning the fluid inside.

Jul 31, 2020 · Car has a six-speed automatic transmission. While driving at low engine loads, especially in higher gears (5-6) the transmission feels like it is frequently slipping the way a standard transmission does if the clutch is not fully engaged. The slips only last for about a second, but there can be many in short succession.

May 26, 2016 · I have 2008 Subaru Outback (160K miles) with an automatic transmission and have been curious about the Sport Mode that can be shifted into. I read in the car's manual that it increases pickup and is preferable for driving up-hill.