If you’ve ever wondered about what’s happening under the hood of your vehicle, particularly in regard to the cryptic world of transmissions, you’ve most likely heard about torque converters and clutches. However, what’s the difference between these two mechanical devices? This post is going to explain the main variations between torque converters and clutches and…
Torque converters play a vital role in the function of automatic transmissions, helping to manage the automatic shifting of the vehicle as it varies in speed. In spite of their hardy design, they are not resistant to torque converter failure. Understanding the cause(s) of torque converter failures can help owners keep up to date on…
A torque converter replacement means taking out the old torque converter, checking and cleaning the new one with transmission fluid, making sure all the parts fit together correctly, and then testing the vehicle. Torque converters are a vital part of any vehicle’s automatic transmission. It transfers power from the engine to its transmission, works like…