What Does the Transmission Do?

Any given machine has to have at least two separate parts. It has to have an engine, or something that generates power for the machine to use. It also has to have something to transmit that power to the other parts.

In mechanical terms, that’s what the transmission does. Not only does it transmit the power of the engine, but it also controls how much of that power is available on tap. The transmission is typically responsible for adapting how much power gets to the drive wheels - important for starting the vehicle, stopping it, and traveling at lower speeds.

Finding the Right Part for Your Car

Engine and Transmission World wouldn’t be a very good world if they didn’t have a lot of engines or transmissions for you to check out.

Fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Since 1987, the shop has sold over 400,000 separate parts to people all over the place. And that means that they have a ton of parts available.

Their main catalog is available right on the site, and you’re free to search for makes and models as far back as 1970. And the parts are OEM, meaning that they’re guaranteed to work with your car.

Why to Buy Used Engines and Transmissions

Everything is about saving money, these days. Cars are about that too, even if most people don’t make the connection that they should be.

With cars, more often than not, the thought is that it’s about spending money. The question is when are you supposed to spend. And typically, the expiration of the engine or the transmission is taken as a sign that it’s time to trade in and get a new set of wheels.

That typically means financing. That means more money being spent. It’s good for the automotive company, but it’s not always good for you.

On the other hand, if you can get more functionality out of your car at a fraction of the price for financing, that makes sense. Especially in times like these.

That’s why replacing the engine or transmission with a certified used part is a logical, and even superior, option.

How Often Do You Need to Check Your Car?

A car is a series of mechanical processes that takes you from point A to point B, in what is hopefully an expedient and timely manner. Of course, if it should end up on the side of the road, it won’t be taking you anywhere any time soon.

As inconvenient as it can be, it is nonetheless a good idea to get your car checked, and often.

Of course, it’s a little more complicated than just ‘get it checked.’ You have the inspections every year, for example, but that’s not exactly a comprehensive look. It just makes sure that the support stuff is working - that you have a working set of windshield wipers or a working set of tires, or a clean air filter. Things like that.

Your car, however, is much more than just those things. You also have to consider the engine, and the transmission.

In general, your checks only need to be restricted to engine oil. The engine itself doesn’t usually necessitate a check unless the light comes on. But there are services such as AAA that will run checks on your engine for you.