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All about CVT Transmissions

October 5, 2023

CVT Transmissions

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You have probably heard of manual or automatic transmission but there is also a third kind becoming more common. The CVT, or Continuously Variable Transmission is on the rise due to better fuel efficiency. Cars with CVT’s transmissions help improve fuel efficiency by containing engine speed or RPM’s. Another appealing factor to car buyers and car manufacturers is that CVT’s have fewer moving parts than traditional automatics causing the production costs to be lower. In modern vehicles, the CVT transmission is now a regular fixture and can be found being produced by most major manufacturers such as Honda, Nissan, Ford, and Chevrolet.


What is a CVT?

Technically a CVT is considered an automatic transmission because no clutch pedal or manual shifting between gears are performed by the driver while driving. The CVT is a continuous variable transmission meaning there is no fixed number of preset gears which offers

a shiftless seamless acceleration creating a smoother driving experience. CVT’s offers unlimited gear ratios that is made possible because of two con-shaped driving pulleys, a belt or chain to provide unlimited gear ratios.


CVT Common Problems:

Some of the common problems that owners run into are sudden loss of acceleration, overheating, shuddering, and slipping. Transmission jerking or jumping during acceleration when the gears are shifting is another common problem. CVT’s depend on the belts to operate and if the belts suffer from too much wear or excessive stretching, the transmission can completely fail. Also keep an eye on the transmission fluid levels or if they need to be changed. Worn out or low CVT transmission fluid can cause burning smells and ruin

your transmission.


While CVT’s have low initial cost, repairs can be more expensive due to the costly parts. Technicians are required to have special training for CVT transmissions and may be harder to find someone that can make the repairs. Give Eagle Transmission shop in Mesquite a call today. Our technicians are trained and ready to make any repairs on your CVT transmission. Eagle Transmission Shop in Mesquite serves Dallas and surrounding areas like Rowlett, Rosser, Pleasant Grove, Oak Cliff, Rockwall and more.

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