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Toyota Transmission Truths You Need to Know

Do you bother to find out what transmission a vehicle has before buying a new or used car? Here’s the latest Toyota transmission truths you need to know about that can save you money (and frustration) in the long run.
Toyota Transmission Discussion by Mechanic

The Wrong Transmission for Your Car Warning

According to one popular mechanic, just because particular transmissions come original with certain models of car this does not mean that it is always the best choice for you…or the car.

That was the message in a recent Scotty Kilmer YouTube channel episode where Scotty goes into one of his famous music conductor-style explanations to viewers about what kinds of transmissions are being used in not just new Toyotas, but in the older models as well and why this makes a difference when it comes to buying a new or used vehicle.

Transmission Considerations

The importance of transmission considerations regarding the type, problems with, and repair or replacement of is not one to take lightly in a car buying decision. Especially in older used models that may be nearing the expected end of life of that transmission and in many cases of the car itself.

In previous articles we’ve covered vehicles with

Today, however, this and more is covered by Scotty concerning Toyota cars that he feels you need to be aware of when it comes to not only servicing and repair, but how specific types of transmissions used actually operate in Toyota models and how this affects your driving experience.

Follow along with Scotty as he talks about:

  • How geared transmissions differ from CVT-style transmissions
  • The pros and cons of a CVT-style transmission
  • The biggest reason why manufacturers switch to CVT
  • How fake gear shifting is a computer designed illusion for the driver
  • What this means for Hybrid and EV shoppers
  • Which lasts longer: the traditional automatic transmission or the newer CVTs used
  • Which Toyota models still come with traditional style automatic transmission
  • The cons of getting all-wheel-drive models

And finally…

For additional articles related to cars and their transmissions, here are a few for your consideration:

Timothy Boyer is a Torque News automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily new and used vehicle news.

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