Advance auto trans assessment

Which component uses mechanical, hydraulic, electronic and computer controls-all working together to move it down the road?

Automatic transmission

What is the primary function of an automatic transmission?

Deliver the power to the wheels allowing the engine to operate in an optimum range of speed and torque

True or false: when helping a customer with an automatic transmission filter, it is not important to ID the transmission as all makes of vehicle will have the same transmission pan.

False

What is the best method of checking the fluid level of an auto transmission?

Follow the manufacturers guidelines or the information printed on the dipstick

Look at the following image. Which part is an automatic transmission is pictured here?

Planetary gear set (looks like a bearing going into various gears)

What is the best recommendation you can make to a light DIY customer with transmission issues?

Recommend a professional shop

What can you recommend as a way that our customers can prolong the life of their automatic transmission?

Routine fluid and filter service

Which part moves when a customer shift their car from reverse to park to neutral?

Spool valve

The ________ keeps an automatic transmission from stalling out without the driver pushing in a clutch pedal and multiplies torque.

Torque converter

Which automatic transmission component bolts to the engine flywheel?

Torque converter

What is the best fluid recommendation to give our customers that are servicing an automatic transmission?

Use the manufacturers recommended fluid

Why should you recommend that our customers service their auto transmission at the scheduled intervals?

•to remove debris and worn clutch material •the fluid additives wear out •prolong the life of the transmission