Glossary / Transmission

transmission

237 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The transmission is the part of a car that changes how fast or slow the wheels turn compared to the engine, letting you drive in different gears.

Technical Definition

The transmission is the component that transmits engine power to the wheels, allowing the driver to select different gear ratios.

Hear It Discussed

"I'd own this car again with the different transmission. Yeah I just the regular six speed"
Peak Maserati - Polestar, The Beetle Family, Crossover Safety Pods | Episode 1,038 Everyday Driver Car Debate 23:35

"We swapped transmissions. I can't, it's so long ago."
A New Events Season, Bad Fixes, and Fresh Favorites Bring a Trailer Podcast 24:08

"That's what the better transmission, that would have been nice. That was the worst part of the LFA. In addition to its price tag was the transmission."
The End of the Altima, Lucid's Crisis, VW Shrinks, Electric Lexus LFA Revealed! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 42:38

Cars Known For This

Honda Civic Porsche 911 Chevrolet Tahoe Chevrolet Silverado Jeep Wrangler Mazda MX-5 / Miata

Episodes Mentioning "transmission"

Driven Radio Show #352: Kyle Smith and Chris Moyer at McPherson C.A.R.S. Show 2026

Driven Radio Show

Peak Maserati - Polestar, The Beetle Family, Crossover Safety Pods | Episode 1,038

Everyday Driver Car Debate