Automatic Transmission - Hydraulic Automatic Transmissions

Hydraulic Automatic Transmissions

The predominant form of automatic transmission is hydraulically operated; using a fluid coupling or torque converter, and a set of planetary gearsets to provide a range of gear ratios.

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