Transmission School

The modern automatic transmission is by far, the most complicated mechanical component in today's automobile. Automatic transmissions contain mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and computer controls, all working together in perfect harmony which goes virtually unnoticed until there is a problem. This article will help you understand the concepts behind what goes on inside these technological marvels and what goes into repairing them when they fail.

This article is broken down into five sections:
  • What is a transmission breaks down in the simplest terms what the purpose of a transmission is.
  • Transmission Components describes the general principals behind each system in simple terms to help you understand how an automatic transmission works.
  • Spotting problems before they get worse shows what to look for to prevent a minor problem from becoming major.
  • Maintenance talks about preventative maintenance that everyone should know about.
  • Transmission repairs describes the types of repairs that are typically performed on transmissions from minor adjustments to complete overhauls.
  • Transmission cut-away diagram showing the internal working parts of a typical automatic.