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I've been an engine mechanic for 12 years now and the automatic transmission is a mainstay. Most parents and commuter drivers aren't exactly feathering the clu
by nimbius 8y ago
I've been an engine mechanic for 12 years now and the automatic transmission is a mainstay. Most parents and commuter drivers aren't exactly feathering the clutch like Rossi on the way to band practice in their Hyundai. They just want a cheap easy car that works without a lot of expense, and the automatic transmission takes less maintenance over the life of the vehicle than a manual.
- csours 8y agoHow long did it take to get that way? Automatics used to be more trouble prone for a long time.
- nimbius 8y agoToyota has made a reliable 100k mission for nearly 20 years, but only because they had to build one from scratch. Prior to this American style Chrysler and Borg warner missions were prone to a lot of manufacturing fault related breakdowns. Honda also pioneered the use of metallurgical variances in gears to ensure longevity. Example: high nickel gears in their turbo transmissions.
- dan_quixote 8y agoI find the last statement surprising. Yes, manual transmissions do require the occasional clutch replacement but also have less moving parts. So I would have assumed less maintenance.
- nimbius 8y agoAh, but you're forgetting clutch plates, rollback arrestors, springs, and seals. The longevity is as expected dependent on driver and style as well Labor has overtaken parts in terms of expense for service like this as well. I can easily bill the cost of a compact car for work done on a high end manual car (Porsche and high end mustangs for example)