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six-speed transmission

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Too Afraid to Ask

A six‑speed gearbox lets the car shift through six different gears, helping it run smoothly and use fuel efficiently.

Technical Definition

A six-speed transmission has six gear ratios, allowing the engine to operate efficiently across a range of speeds.

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"I'll give you another example the six-speed in the 86 chassis is different than the one in the Subaru WX because that's a Subaru transmission..."

978: Buttons Are So Good, Why Can’t We Have Pretty Things, Afraid Of The Viggens Everyday Driver Car Debate 05:49

"So, that's the next step. The six speed to go. So, how much is the six speed? You buy the six speed used? Yes, yeah. You gotta buy it used. Because I have to get uh an all four or all five..."

Houston’S DIY Garage Revolution In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 28:00

"That Silverado has a six, six and a six speed. Now, the precursor to that was my 2019 Silverado 2500 that was a six, oh, and I also believe, I think, I think that was a six speed also."

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 31, 2026 - Hour 1 - Why Car Repairs Cost More and Take Longer Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 20:57

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