Maintenance wise, is it better to drive a manual or automatic transmission?
I'll break it down for you: Manual Transmission: - You will eventually have to replace the clutch, but depending on factors such as if you have experience driving stick shift, if you dont abuse the clutch etc, the clutch can last a very long time. (A friend of mine has a BMW 5 series with a manual transmission and it has 200K original miles with the same clutch that came from the factory and it's still working.) -In the other hand, manual transmissions require much less maintanance, are much more durable and reliable. In case a manual transmission has a problem, it's a lot easier to repair/rebuild. And much more cheaper too. -In older cars, manual transmissions give you better MPG. In new ones the difference isnt as big, but if you can drive it properly, you still can get better MPG. -Stick shift is a lot more fun to drive and gives you a lot more control of your car. I personally love stick shift Automatic Transmission - Automatics dont need to have the clutch replaced, HOWEVER, if they break, which they tend to break easier than manuals, they can be very expensive to repair - they are much more difficult to work on - in some cars, they have lower MPGs because they have torque converters that waste gas - the good thing is they can be more convenient if you really dont like driving manual. So personally, id go with the manual transmission. But the choice is yours! :) good luck man!
How to repair reverse gear in a 2001 BMW 330I automatic transmission?
First dont start thinking your gearbox is knackered and seeing pound signs.. on e46 especially this could just be a simple software problem.. I would call your local bayerische specialist/dealer (stealer) And ask them to hook u up to the diagnostics for about £30 and check for faults before going down the garage and saying your gearbox has had it, which will be well expensie. Not saying this is the fault but 50 percent of the time when i buy faulty autos. you can sort them out by reprogramming try it first anyhows
Why is the automatic transmission more expensive for maintenance and repairing?
If we take a planetary gear type with hydraulic torque converter as "automatic transmission", its main maintenance is the exchange of the ATF every few ten thousand miles. This is more expensive than exchanging the gearbox oil of a manual gearbox. You need more oil, you have to work very carefully and you may have to exchange some filters, too. Apart from that, an automatic gearbox is maintenance free. That means that there is no scheduled maintenance required if the autobox does not show any malfunction. There are automatic transmissions which have a "lifelong" oil filling, but if you regard a life if a transmission to be longer than the manufacturer thinks, then you should frequently exchange the ATF.Apart from changing the lubricant, manual transmissions also are maintenance free, and I am quite confident that a manual gearbox can work very long even without exchanging the oil. However, there is one part which may need attention, it is the clutch. According to official definition, the clutch plate is a wear and tear part which needs replacement when worn down like brake pads. However: like brake pads, the life span of a clutch plate depends very much on your driving habits. Much stop and go and city traffic will make it wear down faster, as well as towing trailers and trying to win drag races at traffic lights. If you drive reasonably, your clutch will last for more than 100,000 miles, if you don't you may need a new clutch every 30,000 miles.The problem is: As the clutch is located between engine and gearbox, you have to pull both out of the car in order to replace the clutch.Apart from that, most transmissions (automatic and manual) do not contain any serviceable parts. That means, if an oil change does not cure your problem, you need a repair - or even a new gearbox. I once had a Renault with a 4 speed automatic transmission. This tranny was a co-production of Renault and VW. VW regarded the thing to be serviceable, Renault did not - they weren't selling spare parts for the thing.So, when my Renault gearbox went crazy, I got a new one, which cost some 4,500 USD - on a car I had payed 12,000 USD for…
What are the advantages of manual cars over automatic ones, in terms of speed, durability and maintenance?
What are the advantages of manual cars over automatic ones, in terms of speed, durability and maintenance?Modern automatic transmissions have become enormously complex electromechanically, and are computer controlled all in an effort to achieve fuel efficiency and rapid shifting.As if this wasn’t enough, they are essentially built in the same packaging as their predecessors.So why is this a potential problem?Open up a modern 10-speed transmission with dual-clutch shifting and you’ll see it packed with solenoids, gears, representing as many failure points compared to manual transmissions. The packaging also means heat dissipation is a potential problem.Have a look at the cutaway views of both transmission type and their respective repair and maintenance costs should be quite apparent, although there’s no question that a modern automatic performs far better than a manual, when it works.Here’s a VW dual-clutch:BMW manual transmission:
For an automatic car, is transmission fluid the same thing as coolant?
They are as already been said different, however comments suggesting you never work on cars are insulting. You didn't know your question, now you are educated, keep asking questions and you could progress to basic car maintenance in no time.
Automatic or Manual Transmission ?
It honestly depends on the type of racing you're doing. If you're drag racing, an automatic can be much better at high power levels. For a stock engined car, generally a manual transmission will just about always be faster. The reason for this, is because there's less power lost through a manual transmission than an automatic. However, once you get to obscene power levels, IE over 1000+hp and 8 second times, automatic transmissions are able to hold the power better, and launch better, not to mention they are far more consistent, there's no missed gears. For just about every other race series, however, a manual or a sequential manual gearbox is used. Every race series that involves turns, you need the control afforded by a manual. The reason is because with an automatic, there is no engine braking, there's no control of which gear you are in going into a turn, and you can't let off the throttle to adjust the attitude of the car in a turn, you need to use the brakes more. You can also find yourself in the wrong gear coming out of a turn in an automatic if it doesn't downshift when you need it to. 2. A manual doesn't increase horsepower, but it appears to on a chassis dyno, because it is more efficient, and uses less power to turn than the automatic. So two engines, for example a 1999-2004 mustang GT, which are rated at 260hp at the crank, if one is backed up by a manual, they typically make about 235hp at the wheels. If the other is backed up behind an automatic, it makes about 215hp at the wheels. 3. All that being said, the only time I want an automatic, is in a truck or SUV for 4 wheeling, or in a dedicated drag race car. Otherwise, 2 of my 3 vehicles are manuals, including my mustang Cobra (which was only sold with a manual, ever) and my Accord. The 3rd is a Jeep.
Which is usually more expensive to repair, automatic or manual transmission?
It depends on where is the defect. Manual transmission generally not integrated with electronic controllers.If there is a mechanical defect, like defects in gears or shaft or gear shifter, the cost of repair is approx. same.But in automatic transmission, the electronic controller integration is more expensive, if found defective.
How do manual and automatic transmissions compare in terms of breakdowns and the cost of repair or replacement?
Congratulations on selecting a used Civic, that's a very sensible choice. The automatic vs the manual? An age old debate. Let's talk about milage:What's your commute look like? In the real world, the manual Civic tends to get better milage (about 2 MPG greater than the automatic) in city and highway driving. However, the automatic has a much more fuel efficient top gear and the automatic Civic gets better milage (about 2 MPG) on the freeway (the automatic Civic gets better milage than the manual civic from about 58 mph to 80 mph. At speeds greater than 80 mph, the manual actually gets better milage). Let's talk about maintenance:The clutch on a manual civic will last between about 80,000 miles and 120,000 miles. It costs about $800-$1200 to replace a clutch. I've heard of one Honda Civic going 200,000 miles on a clutch, but that's exceedingly uncommon (though possible! dream big!). However, the rest of the transmission is bullet proof, provided you don't mess it up and the prior owner didn't mess it up. However, Honda manual transmissions can take a ton of abuse. I knew a girl who drove an Accord for 3.5 years and the abuse she gave the poor transmission was remarkable. What's more remarkable was how good the transmission was even with the abuse. Figure on manual transmission oil changes every 30,000 miles. That service will cost about $60 and can be done at an independent shop without much worry or risk towards the car. The manual transmission should last the life of the car. The automatic should last at least 200,000 miles. I think Honda automatics usually don't last longer than 250,000 miles. Honda recommends new fluid every 90k miles. That's about $120 to replace. Good luck finding a car! And I have a personal prejudice that people who can drive manual transmissions well have a sort of mechanical sensitivity that helps them treat their cars better. So, if you can find a car that shifts more smoothly than similar cars, it's likely the smooth shifting car's previous owner knew what they were doing and the car is less worn for it.