On 12/22/2012 03:53 AM, AD wrote:
> On Dec 20, 10:51�pm, > wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have always had cars with automatic transmissions.
>>
>> If I remember right, only some of,the Nissan's had a CVT type in the "past".
>>
>> Now, two cars that I am considering apparently have CVT type.
>> An Accord and the Subaru Outback.
>>
>> Know nothing re CVT transmissions.
>>
>> Might someone please outline for me the pros and cons of a CVT vs the regular kind of transmission.
>>
>> e.g, reliability, smoothness in shifting, etc.
>> Why don't all cars of this size use fhem ?
>>
> because I-4s with exhaust system that did not receive any love from
> egineering
> typically sounds like something your dentist uses all the time ->
> few folks are looking to the constant 2-3k rpm drone of ****ty
> sounding engine.
>
> might've been better with a V-6 and even better with a V-8 but cvts
> had problem
> handling extra power a few years back

they're like any other transmission - you cheap out, you have problems.
they're not inherently unreliable. as i understand it, they were
first used in industrial drives for things like material conveyors.
heavy average loads, higher peak loads, and long service lives.


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