Manual Transmission Verses Automatic Transmission

There are only two types of transmissions: manual transmission and automatic transmission. Each transmission has pros and cons which you need to be aware of when driving .Let’s look at the pros and cons of both manual and automatic transmission. 

Manual Transmissions:

Pros:

Vehicles with manual transmissions are driven with a stick shift and a clutch pedal which is used to change gears yourself. Cars with manual transmissions in general tend to be less expensive when it comes to repairs. They are less complicated for auto mechanics to work on. Manual transmissions are much more fuel efficient due to less power being used while driving. Manual transmissions require gear or engine oil which is changed less frequently than a vehicle with an automatic transmission.

Cons:

Manual transmissions can be much harder to drive at first. While driving you shift gears based on the speed of the car. You will need to press the clutch and shift into first gear. Then as the car speeds up, you will need to manually change gears as you go faster. You must do all this while driving. If you mess up, you could stall your car. Concentrating on shifting can sometimes prove to be distracting while driving on the road.

Automatic Transmission:

Pros:

Automatic transmissions are easier to drive than manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions commonly use hydraulic power to shift gears. It automatically changes gears while the vehicle is in motion, so you don’t have to concentrate on controlling several things while trying to drive. 

Cons:

Automatic transmissions are not fuel efficient. Automatic transmissions use a hydraulic pump and torque converter, which causes the car to lose power which in return lowers fuel efficiency. Another con is the transmission fluid requires being changed more frequently than a manual transmission. Also due to the complexity of the transmission gearbox, it may cost more to repair. 

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