Haldex: Just hot air or world class hydraulic systems for heavy duty vehicles
How does Haldex AWD work and what are the benefits and drawbacks of it? From their very first iterations in the early 20th Century, cars have evolved in a …
Glossary
dCi: Nissan, Renault diesel engines with Common Rail direct fuel injection system
dCi engines are 4-cylinder diesel power units equipped with Common Rail direct fuel injection. They were developed by the Renault-Nissan Alliance and launched in the market in 2000. These …
What is Manumatic? Features & technical parametres of the gear box
Manumatic is a transmission type that offers both automatic and manual operation modes. By default, gear selection is performed by the electronic control unit and is not controlled by …
Common Rail diesel fuel injection system: features, advantages & disadvantages
Common Rail is a fuel supply system used in modern diesel cars. Its main feature is the use of a fuel rail common to all fuel injectors which serves …
What is MT? Definition, types, characteristics, and how it functions
MT is manual transmission. It provides interconnection between the engine and driving wheels, transmitting and transforming mechanical power. Operation principle The main functional elements of the manual gearbox are …
What is AT? Definition, types, characteristics, and how it functions
AT is an automatic transmission. It is a system which changes gears on its own, due to different parameters, the main of which is the car driving speed. One …
What is CVT? Definition, types, characteristics, and how it functions
CVT is continuously variable transmission. It is a type of automatic transmission. It provides smooth adjustment of gear ratio. It has no fixed position. It automatically coordinates crankshaft rpm …
What is AMT? Definition, types, characteristics, and how it functions
AMT is an automated manual transmission. Structurally it is based on a manual transmission, however, differs from the latter by presence of the automatic gears and clutch control system. …
SRS in car: functions, supplementary restraint system types and how it works
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) is a system of passive safety which aim is protecting the driver and passengers in case of emergency situation. SRS components can be located in …