The automatic transmission remains one of the most significant inventions in the history of the auto industry. In its early days, it made driving a car easier, and in recent years has allowed ...

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The automatic transmission in a modern vehicle is a symphony of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and computer-controlled components. It has pumps, clutch packs, planetary gearsets, a torque ...