Glossary / General

eight speed transmission

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

An eight-speed transmission is a system that helps the car change gears smoothly and efficiently, making it easier to drive and saving fuel.

Technical Definition

An eight-speed transmission is a type of automatic transmission that has eight gears. It allows for smoother acceleration and better fuel efficiency by optimizing engine performance across various speeds.

Hear It Discussed

"Now it's got a lot of horsepower and 258 pound feet of torque, and it runs uh through an automatic eight-speed transmission."
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"What I called about is the turbo engine and eight speed transmission in my new four generation Tacoma going to be as reliable as the one as a five speed non-turbo in my second generation Tacoma,..."
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"eight-speed transmission across the board. The reason I'm saying it's the weak link..."
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