Improving Fuel Economy with Modern Transmission

Vehicle manufacturers are constantly on a mission to improve fuel economy. They are achieving this in the automatic transmission by adding more gears, dual clutches, and automated shifting. The struggle is maintaining good mileage while improving fuel economy.

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

In automatic transmissions, the idea to add additional gears has been used to enhance the functioning of the transmission. This common design is seen in CVT transmissions. It helps the fuel economy by not burning more fuel than needed. This is accomplished through the added gears so that the engine functions more optimally. Driving a vehicle with a CVT can improve fuel efficiency.

Dual-clutch Transmission (DCT)

As the name implies, dual-clutch transmissions are automatic transmissions with two clutches. They are also known as twin-clutch transmission. One clutch is responsible for the even-numbered gears; the other is for odd-numbered gears. DCT transmissions are powered by an onboard computer installed with the vehicle.

Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)

There is a debate about which is better for fuel economy: manual transmission or automatic transmission? It really depends on the type of vehicle that you drive, but in some cases, a manual transmission could be better. Though automatic transmissions are known to be much more eco-efficient than manual transmissions when they are each compared as a whole.

An Automated Manual Transmission is also known as automated clutch-manual transmission. They are a good automatic transmission to provide a great fuel economy. Instead of a torque converter, they use a clutch, which is what makes them more fuel-efficient. AMT transmissions are often recognized for their electronic shifting. 

Whether your in need of a transmission repair or just preventative transmission maintenance you can count on Eagle Transmission in Mesquite to provide you top notch service. Serving all of the Dallas area including Seagoville and Garland.