Considering the type of cars available in the market, transmission types are automatic, manual and CVT.
CVT or better known as Continuously Variable Transmission is a single speed, automatic and gearless transmission system that allows the engine to shift through any number of gear ratios.
This functionality to seamlessly shift through different gears provides smooth shifts and considerably exceptional fuel economy, and lesser faulty moments saving you Doylestown auto repair service charges.
However, like every good thing comes with a number of disadvantages, this comes with some too, which you should examine before thinking of buying a car with a CVT transmission.
Think of a snowmobile and its working. There’s a pulley system with dual cones at each corner of the pulley, connected by a chain belt.
The cones keep moving towards or farther apart to increase or decrease the radius at which the belt functions.
That’s how the component changes the gear ratios and allows it to quickly ‘shift’ into necessary gear positions depending upon the best fuel economy scenario.
Cars with CVT are rated as one of the most efficient vehicles on the road. Speaking about fuel economy, such vehicles can reach upto 35 MPG on a mid-sized sedan.
Normal transmission (automatic) can usually suffer strain under heavy load on a steep path. CVT surprises you by changing the gear positions quickly, as per required scenario to seamlessly provide the power needed.
Another benefit is providing a smooth ride to the driver. It offers smooth rides without ever feeling the vehicle ‘shift’ gears.
Probably because of its smooth working, CVT comes with a great price tag! A typical CVT replacement can cost your pocket around $3000 - $4000, if they fail.
Don’t be under the impression that CVT will last for a lifetime because it won’t. It doesn’t last as long as the typical automatic transmission unit.
They usually last around 90,000 miles or so. Even when they fail 8 out of 10 times, these units typically don’t go for auto repair but ask for a complete replacement.
They are expensive and can be a hassle to locate and buy, unless you know the right people to contact, just like A&G Customs who know their way around all sorts of auto repair in Doylestown.
CVT machines can’t handle the amount of horsepower that manual or automatic transmission can handle. So, they are not used in high-performance cars.
We like CVT and its benefits, including high fuel economy, smooth rides, and seamless shift.
Only because of its high price tag, normal customers stay away from it. Also, because of its high maintenance, we recommend CVT only if they are being covered in the warranty.
Having said that, mechanics at A&G Customs know the appropriate action needed when you are in a fix and can’t decide what you need to do with a faulty CVT machine resting at home!
Call us today at 215 669 3072.
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