An automatic transmission is kinda like a parent of a three-year-old child; it does everything for the driver. Want to reverse? Just move the shift lever to R. Want to drive? Put the lever in D, and ...

Torque converters appear to be a bunch of mysterious whirlwind motion inside a spinning shell that transmits an engine's power to the transmission and rear wheels. Although they seem complex, torque ...

This exploded view of a torque converter calls out the important converter components. On the far right is the impeller (A) that uses input power from the engine to impart fluid motion to the turbine ...

With the growing popularity of CVT's and sequential manual transmissions, some may say that the conventional automatic may go extinct someday. Yeah right. There are still plenty of Bow Tie enthusiasts ...

For most people, knowing exactly how a torque converter works is a mystery. It’s completely understandable, as the modern torque converter is a complex device. In short, a torque converter is an ...