Glossary / General

slip

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It means the converter can let the engine spin a bit faster than the wheels so you don’t lose power when starting.

Technical Definition

In this context, slip refers to the torque converter’s ability to allow some relative motion between its input and output shafts, preventing loss of engine power when the car is stationary or at low speeds.

Hear It Discussed

"what the elva likes is to be driven with a small amount of slip so neutral to mild oversteer"
The new Bentley Torcal, and why F1's rules will get tweaked #321 The Intercooler 36:46

"They will slip at times when [1541.6s] you get a heavy load, like you get your alternator on your rear defoggers..."
Guys Giving Free Car Advice Over The Air You Can Call Too Under The Hood show 25:34

"Yeah, it gives you I think that feel, doesn't it? [4692.2s] That you'll that if you do feel a bit of slip, [4696.3s] it's your input that's done that."
Blowing Up Watches & Driving Porsches with Ian Elliot 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 18:12