The torque converter is the clutch of cars with an automatic transmission. This part ensures that the automatic transmission can shift without you having to connect it. In addition, the torque converter ensures that the engine does not stall when it comes to a stop. However, with a manual transmission, you must depress the clutch when you stop the car. The converter on an automatic transmission uses transmission fluid to transfer power to the gearbox, eliminating the need for clutching and stalling the engine.
Torque converter defective
When the torque converter is faulty, you can notice it by a number of symptoms. A first symptom is the loss of acceleration. A faulty inverter can cause the car to slip out of gear. This may disrupt acceleration. This can cause shaky or bumpy rides. Another symptom is noticing a higher RPM. When the torque converter is damaged, it cannot seamlessly shift to the next gear. This will only happen at a much higher speed than you are used to. Another common symptom is contaminated transmission fluid. The inverter works on the basis of this liquid. If you notice that it is dirty or black in color, this could indicate a malfunction of the torque converter. The last symptom is noticing a buzzing or clicking sound. When the torque converter starts to make obvious noises, this is a clear indication to check the part for damage.
Be sure to identify and resolve a problem with the inverter as soon as possible. An inverter that gets damaged too much will make the car unable to drive at all. Even if you put the transmission in 'D' or 'R', the car will not do anything.
Replace torque converter
Replacing the torque converter is a complicated job that requires a lot of technical insight and knowledge about the transmission. Would you like to leave the job to a garage owner? Then make sure that you purchase the parts at a low price from Winparts. If you deliver the parts to the garage yourself, you often save a lot of costs.
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