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Your automatic transmission is a critical system in your vehicle and needs proper care and attention to ensure long-lasting operation. Many people are unaware that an automatic transmission can cost more to replace than an engine. This makes it important for you to pay attention to your vehicle’s transmission. Here are some alarming signs from our automatic transmission specialists in Edmonton . The right knowledge helps you make an informed decision about what to do. 1.     Grinding and Shaking Sensation Generally, an automatic transmission should operate normally while changing gears. When a transmission starts having problems, it starts giving you signs. It is best to pay timely attention at this point instead of ignoring it to prevent your vehicle from a major expense. If you are feeling pretty jarring sensations when the car shifts, it’s time to get it in and have us look at it. Normally when automatic transmissions have damaged gears, they progressively get worse ...

If you own a hybrid car, you know the importance of maximizing the lifespan of your hybrid battery . After all, the battery is one of the most crucial components of your car. To ensure a longer battery life, you need to take some additional steps to extend its lifespan. In this article, we have collected some expert tips from our experienced professionals to help you achieve that goal. Understanding How Hybrid Batteries Work Hybrid batteries are designed to provide power to the electric motor, allowing the vehicle to operate at lower speeds without the need for a gasoline engine. They are rechargeable and store energy from regenerative braking and engine. The lifespan of a battery depends upon various factors. You should take care of its charging and discharging process, and prevent it from overheating as high temperature can degrade battery performance. Practice Regular Maintenance To ensure the prolonged life of your battery, it’s important to regularly maintain and care for it. O...

Even if you don’t know much about transmission, you’ve heard of two general names manual and automatic. A CVT is the latest type of latter. CVT stands for continuously variable transmission, that’s why it is also known as shiftless transmission. Benefits of CVT One of the main advantages of CVT is that it is more fuel-efficient than a conventional automatic transmission. Depending on the vehicle and driver, a CVT also provides a smoother driving experience as compared to a regular one. Additionally, they are becoming a more popular choice for automakers in many vehicles. How does a CVT work? To see how a CVT works you first need to understand a manual and a regular automatic functioning. A manual has a set number of gears, and it’s up to the driver to adjust the gear ratio. On the other side, an automatic transmission has also a specific number of gears. However, it uses a hydraulic system that responds to the pressure created by the conditions to determine the gear withou...