Because we use them every day, the operation of a car seems simple, but a car is a very complex machine. One of the most complex systems in the typical vehicle is the automatic transmission. This ...

Until now, the How It Works series has focused on how an engine makes power. Now we'll fill you in on how engine power is made usable to propel a car. The parts used to get the car moving consist of ...

How does a torque converter work? A description of a torque converter and how it works, as well as the components involved, and how it transfers torque from the engine to the transmission. A look at ...

How do manual transmissions work? We'll learn how clutches work, how gears work, and how shifting works with a detailed ...

One of the most fulfilling parts of driving a car is shifting gears. Enthusiasts like us yearn for open, twisty roads, going through the gears and surfing a wave of torque. Yet, most of us are stuck ...