{"id":2837,"date":"2022-10-04T04:30:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T04:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=2837"},"modified":"2023-01-06T07:29:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T07:29:46","slug":"what-transmission-do-i-have-how-to-tell-your-car-transmission-type-and-why-its-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/transmission\/what-transmission-do-i-have-how-to-tell-your-car-transmission-type-and-why-its-important\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell Your Car Transmission Type and Why It&#8217;s Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The transmission information for your specific car is available in the owner\u2019s manual or the car\u2019s VIN. Your vehicle\u2019s parts can also help you figure out your transmission type.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The article will provide a comprehensive overview of the various transmission systems, how to identify yours and why it\u2019s crucial. Keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"How To Tell Your Car Transmission Type\" class=\"wp-image-2838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/transmission\/what-transmission-do-i-have-how-to-tell-your-car-transmission-type-and-why-its-important\/#Why_Is_Knowing_Your_Transmission_Important\" title=\"Why Is Knowing Your Transmission Important?\">Why Is Knowing Your Transmission Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/transmission\/what-transmission-do-i-have-how-to-tell-your-car-transmission-type-and-why-its-important\/#Types_of_Transmission_in_Vehicles\" title=\"Types of Transmission in Vehicles\">Types of Transmission in Vehicles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/transmission\/what-transmission-do-i-have-how-to-tell-your-car-transmission-type-and-why-its-important\/#Where_Do_I_Find_What_Transmission_I_Have\" title=\"Where Do I Find What Transmission I Have?\">Where Do I Find What Transmission I Have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/transmission\/what-transmission-do-i-have-how-to-tell-your-car-transmission-type-and-why-its-important\/#Which_VIN_Number_Is_the_Transmission_Code\" title=\"Which VIN Number Is the Transmission Code?\">Which VIN Number Is the Transmission Code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/transmission\/what-transmission-do-i-have-how-to-tell-your-car-transmission-type-and-why-its-important\/#How_To_Read_Transmission_Tags\" title=\"How To Read Transmission Tags\">How To Read Transmission Tags<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Knowing_Your_Transmission_Important\"><\/span><a><\/a>Why Is Knowing Your Transmission Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowing what transmission you have is crucial to maintaining your car, reducing service costs, buying the right fuel, and ensuring you don\u2019t overload your vehicle. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at how each of these factors play a part in your car\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Optimize Upkeep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uti.edu\/blog\/automotive\/transmission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transmission maintenance<\/a> is essential to your vehicle\u2019s long life. However, because they are unfamiliar with their vehicle\u2019s transmission, car owners frequently have a shallow understanding of the fundamental upkeep necessary to keep a gearbox operating without hiccups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Reduce Service Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting off maintenance on your car until you have a major issue is not a good idea. A minor problem has the potential to escalate into a costly one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transmissions are similar to engines requiring routine maintenance to function reliably. However, it is not uncommon for owners to <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/engine\/do-engine-performance-chips-work-on-cars\/\">perform engine<\/a> or air conditioner maintenance but neglect the transmission since they don\u2019t know much about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Choosing the Right Transmission Fuel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking a step to know your car\u2019s transmission equates to extending its lifespan. That\u2019s because you\u2019ll always purchase specific fuel designed for your car\u2019s type transmission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ensure efficient functioning and avoid problems such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insufficient lubrication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overheating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>To Avoid Overloading Your Vehicle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overloading might result in a failing transmission. If you are familiar with your transmission, you can double-check the car\u2019s load capacity before setting out on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most frustrating things that can ever happen is having a faulty transmission while hitting the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Transmission_in_Vehicles\"><\/span><a><\/a>Types of Transmission in Vehicles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are different types of transmission in vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Manual Transmission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web.mit.edu\/2.972\/www\/reports\/manual_transmission\/manual_transmission.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manual transmission<\/a> requires the driver to shift gears physically. The number of gears in manual cars might differ. Normally, it falls between 3 to 6 gears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower gear ratios result in more horsepower but a lower speed, while higher gear ratios result in less horsepower but a higher speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When driving a manual vehicle, the driver can select any gear ratio at any moment, for instance, changing from gear 5 to gear 3. But sequential transmissions typically found in sports give a driver the option of shifting up or down a single gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your engine to have a longer lifespan, you ought to shift through the gears to achieve maximum power transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Automatic Transmission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While manual implies using one\u2019s hands, automatic means the vehicle will change gears without the driver\u2019s intervention. It\u2019s the standard shift mechanism for modern cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The engine revs higher when you step on the accelerator, causing the transmission to move faster. Consequently, it raises the oil pressure or triggers a sensor making the gearbox change into a higher gear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That reduces the engine rotation speed, rendering the vehicle more fuel-efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type2-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"How To Tell Your Car Transmission Type\" class=\"wp-image-2839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type2-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type2-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Tell-Your-Car-Transmission-Type2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_I_Find_What_Transmission_I_Have\"><\/span><a><\/a>Where Do I Find What Transmission I Have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the methods below to find out what transmission you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Using the VIN Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out your vehicle\u2019s transmission using a vehicle identification number (VIN), you\u2019ll need to <strong>look at the base of the windshield found on the driver\u2019s side.<\/strong> You should be able to locate a sequence of 17 characters, both alphabetic and numeric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this number to check up on details about your car, such as the type of transmission you\u2019re using and the model of your car. You can receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2022\/04\/19\/2022-08289\/vehicle-identification-number-vin-requirements-manufacturer-identification-certification-replica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your vehicle\u2019s VIN<\/a> from its manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Reading the Owner\u2019s Manual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to reference the instructional booklet when searching for extra details about your car. Your car\u2019s transmission is probably described there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some cars are made with distinct powertrains and drivetrains so customers can choose. That means that <strong>manuals will talk about various kinds of transmissions<\/strong>. For example, it might describe manual and automatic versions of the same car type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t seem to locate your owner\u2019s manual, there\u2019s a digital version readily available. You can get this information on the owner\u2019s section of your car\u2019s manufacturer homepage. Additionally, these guides are available for no cost in PDF format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Looking Under the Car\u2019s Bonnet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have some skills in handling an engine, you might consider looking under the bonnet to determine your car\u2019s transmission. You\u2019ll check the codes printed on the different transmission parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about the transmission system by jotting the codes on paper or photographing them. You\u2019ll then have to present these codes to a dealership or do a search on a service website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Checking Your Car\u2019s Door Sticker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can look at the sticker on the driver\u2019s door to determine your car\u2019s transmission. The majority of cars have two stickers on the driver\u2019s door. Nonetheless, there may be some variation in sticker positioning from vehicle to vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One sticker contains tire guidelines like the optimum pressure for a certain weight. On the other sticker, you\u2019ll find important information regarding your engine, such as the year of make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should check the sticker to determine your vehicle\u2019s transmission type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Oil Pan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose the preceding alternatives do not work or the data is unavailable for whatever reasons. In that case, you can inspect the transmission oil pan by crawling underneath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see a tiny card on the side which contains details about your vehicle\u2019s transmission model and type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_VIN_Number_Is_the_Transmission_Code\"><\/span><a><\/a>Which VIN Number Is the Transmission Code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transmission types are often indicated by a number between the fourth and eighth digits of the vehicle identification number.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Read_Transmission_Tags\"><\/span><a><\/a>How To Read Transmission Tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can avoid the hassle of manually figuring out what your VIN means. No matter how old your car is, you can enter the VIN into a free online service and <strong>immediately get results on what kind of transmission your vehicle has.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The transmission information for your specific car is available in the owner\u2019s manual or the car\u2019s VIN. 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