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Tiptronic S — gear boxes for Porsche cars

Tiptronic S — gear boxes for Porsche cars

Tiptronic S is an automatic transmission with intelligent software, installed on Porsche cars. When necessary, it allows the driver to shift gears manually. It is an improved version of …

Geartronic — gear boxes for Volvo cars

Geartronic — gear boxes for Volvo cars

Geartronic is a manumatic gearbox with a hydraulic torque converter and a manual mode function, which is used on Volvo passenger and commercial vehicles. It was released in the …

JTD engines: operating characteristics

JTD engines: operating characteristics

JTD is a series of diesel engines equipped with a common rail direct injection system, produced by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. They are installed on Fiat, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo …

CDI engines: operating characteristics

CDI engines: operating characteristics

CDI are diesel engines with the Common Rail direct injection system, installed on different models of Mercedes-Benz cars. These engines appeared in 1997. They feature 4, 5, 6 or …