CVT Transmission Pros - Cons

Eagle Transmission Shop • June 24, 2019

The Pros and Cons of CVT Transmission

 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of CVT transmission. Although a lot of vehicle owners are aware of the automatic transmission, they may not be aware of the pros and cons of CVT transmissions.


CVT Transmission: How It Works

To realize the CVT transmission pros and cons, you have to understand its mechanism. A CVT uses a pulley and belt program to supply an infinite range of gear ratios. It actually is different from the standard automatic transmission, which has a certain number of gear ratios. A CVT uses components like a high density rubber/metal belt, a driving pulley actuated by a hydraulic cylinder, a mechanical torque-sensing driving pulley, sensors, and microprocessors to perform its function. To ease diverse gear ratios, different variance has to be created inside the working diameters of both major pulleys inside the transmission. The pulley connected to the engine is termed the input pulley, while the output pulley is connected to the drive wheels. This motion is facilitated by a hydraulic cylinder that may alter the space among the two sides of the pulley. When the pulley halves come closer to each other, the belt that runs one of them goes greater on the pulley, which consequently increases the diameter of the pulley. Hence, the ratio is continuously getting changed in contrast to the classic transmission.


Transmission: Benefits and Disadvantages

Now that you know how CVT transmissions work, it is time to find out about CVT transmission advantages and disadvantages. The CVS transmission is great at maintaining a steady cruising speed. Additionally, it cuts down the gas emissions and therefore improves fuel economy. Due to its capacity to create modifications continuously, a CVT can function to help keep the engine in its optimum power range, as well as increasing gas mileage and fuel efficiency. CVT also supplies faster acceleration than a conventional automatic.


Though CVT transmissions have it's share of advantages, there are still CVT transmission difficulties to consider. One of the main drawbacks is that it does not feel like a traditional transmission, if you are used to manual transmissions, but most people would say they prefer the way the driving feels. The cars equipped with CVT transmissions make a noise specifically whenever you try to accelerate. To some people, this sound could be compared to that of a slipping clutch. Some users also have complained of a lack of power that could be attributed to the lower torque capacity with CVTs. The majority probably will time no time to adjust to the dynamics.

Eagle Transmission Shop can service your CVT transmission for maintenance and  rebuilds CVT transmissions.



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