Gruber
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- Mark
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I don't disagree with your general message to not beat on a CVT. Actually, this applies to any automatic transmission. A prematurely failing automatic transmission other than a CVT has always been and still is one of the most common major car issues.cvts were designed to maximize fuel economy. that is why they replaced traditional automatic transmissions. if you want to beat on it (as cvts are complex and expensive) id advise saving for a transmission, or get a manual trans/car. the cvt doesnt have a gear per-say, its like two cones where both are pointing at each other, and theres a giant rubber band that runs up and down the width of the cones to change the ratio. the "shifting" you feel is completely simulated. dont blow up your transmissions guys... please....
But CVT's are not more complex mechanically than sprocket-based automatics, actually they are much simpler. They are also not any more expensive to manufacture. They have less parts than traditional automatic gearboxes (unless you count all the links of the belt but to me it's a single part that will never be repairable). Arguably, the programming of a CVT may be a bit more involved.
It's just because of the combination of their simplicity and manufacturer's policies (pricing, training and parts availability) that broken CVTs are rarely repaired by dealers or independent shops. They are currently usually replaced and this tends to be a bit more expensive. A bit, because repairing or replacing any automatic transmission is never cheap.
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