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transmission

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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.

Episodes Mentioning "transmission"

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

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

Everyday Driver Car Debate

First Car at 8, Ferrari Dealer at 30: Colleen Sheehan's BMW Story

First Car at 8, Ferrari Dealer at 30: Colleen Sheehan's BMW Story

To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History

Your Jeep Wrangler was used in a bank robbery? Plus starting an EV Revolution

Your Jeep Wrangler was used in a bank robbery? Plus starting an EV Revolution

To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History

Why Rotary Engines Are Worth It: RX-7 Tales from Inside Mazda

Why Rotary Engines Are Worth It: RX-7 Tales from Inside Mazda

To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History

Ferrari Restoration Stories - Tom Yang - V12 Engine Dreams & Vintage Car Life

Ferrari Restoration Stories - Tom Yang - V12 Engine Dreams & Vintage Car Life

To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History

From Mini Cooper to M998 Humvee: Conrad’s Patriotic Car Journey and Family Driving Memories

From Mini Cooper to M998 Humvee: Conrad’s Patriotic Car Journey and Family Driving Memories

To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History

Automotive Education Stories - Makenna and Brandon - University Restoration Program Journey

Automotive Education Stories - Makenna and Brandon - University Restoration Program Journey

To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History

Tokyo Drift Lessons: Kelly’s Adventures in Japanese Car Culture and City Driving

Tokyo Drift Lessons: Kelly’s Adventures in Japanese Car Culture and City Driving

To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History

Fixed Ops Friday w/ Rogers, Kaminski, Coyle, and Skinner | Daily Dealer Live

Fixed Ops Friday w/ Rogers, Kaminski, Coyle, and Skinner | Daily Dealer Live

Car Dealership Guy Podcast

Cars They Got WRONG From The Factory

Cars They Got WRONG From The Factory

MartiniWorks Podcast

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