By 2014, Hyundai Solaris car was installed 4-speed automatic transmission. After restyling on cars with a 1.6 liter engine, the plant began installing 6-speed automata. The box showed itself perfectly, nevertheless there are some claims to it. In addition to the automatic transmission, it is necessary to know the rules for the operation of the car with a machine gun, which we now come.

Until 2014 on Solaris could only be installed 4-step automaton A4CF1 Regardless of the volume of the engine. Since 2009, the company together with Mitsubishi began developing and testing a new six-speed automatic transmission A6GF1which came to replace the outdated five-speed automaton. Initially, the new box was installed on the limited series of Höndai Avanta in HD / MD equipment, and later the box was sent to Sonata, opair, Kia Optima and several more cars, including Höndai Solaris.

According to official data, Solaris with a new 6-speed automatic box became more economical, more dynamic and smooth, although the numbers are not always confirmed. With the engine Gamma 1.6 and with a mechanical gearbox, a car consumes 6.1 l / 100 km in a mixed cycle.

Solaris with a machine gun asks the same engine 6.5 liters. in a mixed cycle, and overclocking up to hundreds with the advent of the machine rose for a second - with 10.3 C. before 11,3 .

Classification and design features of automatic transmission

Automobile automatic transmission.

According to the company's standards, a6GF1 and A4SF1 gearbox index decoded as follows:

• A - automatic box with electronic control;
• 6 or 4 - the number of steps;
• G - class in terms of moment of moment, in our case the automatic transmission can work with the engine over two liters;
• F - indicates that the automatic transmission is intended for a front-wheel drive;
• 1 - Modification of automatic transmission, the higher the value, the greater the torque can pass through itself the gearbox.

In some modifications, A6GF1 automatic transmission can be found. index L.What does it mean that the box is designed for torque at least 400 nm In a pair with a diesel engine of 2.4-3.8 liters. Lisma M. speaks about the ability of the automatic transmission up to 280 nm torque and working with gasoline and diesel engines with a volume of 1.6-2.4 liters.

Decoding the labeling automatic transmission A6GF1, A6MF1 / 2 and A6LF1 / 2/3.

The hydromechanical machine on Solaris has a classic design - a hydrotransformer, several planetary gearboxes, friction and overtaking couplings. However A6GF1 automatic transmission has several features,distinguishing it from other models:

1. The housing of the bypass valve got the ability to change the maximum linear pressure What allows you to save fuel.
2. Shock absorption clutch is installed directly on the torque converter And this made it possible to improve the frequency conversion of the motor and also save up to 12% fuel.
3. In automatic applied by the driven gear of the power selection with the end grinding of teeth What made it possible to increase the resource of the unit and reduce its noise.
4. The box is controlled by the control unit which fully controls oil pressure and responds to a change in the number of motor revolutions, it made it possible to obtain more smooth shifting.
5. The depreciation control range is increased that also has a positive effect on fuel consumption.
6. Tachometer receives data from the control unit Automatic transmission, and not from the speed sensor.

Repair and maintenance of automatic transmission Höndai Solaris

The difference between the instrument panels with the automatic transmission consists in a separate window with the gearbox operation mode.

The first regulatory work with a six-speed automatic transmission of the A6GF1 family should be carried out every 30000 km Run.

At this time, the level and quality of oil in the box crankcase is checked, and its replacement should be carried out on a run of 80-100 thousand km depending on the operation mode. ATF oil for all Solaris automatic transmission applies SP4 standard in an area of \u200b\u200b7.3 to 7.8 liters.. Depending on the modification of the box. When replacing the oil, it is necessary to replace the filter. Catalog Filter Number - 367010VS.

The six-speed automatic transmission is very sensitive to the quality and pressure of the oil. On the mileage more than 140-150 thousandAs a rule, replacement of repair kit pads and glands. If you do not replace them on time, can fail the solenoids that the load is significantly increasing. If the oil pressure is below the norm (oil leak, low), the greater chance of failure of frictional. In such cases, it is necessary to use full repair kit with index 367007.

Conducting automatic transmission on Solaris on time, you can achieve a high resource of the unit and good correct work. Watch out for the oil level in the box and successful all the roads!

Video about replacing oil in automatic transmission on Hyundai Solaris

What is better than 4 stages or 6? What option is preferable?

The machine is massive than the mechanic is definitely heavier.

4x stepped machine

The first car is a foreign car Solaris and the first automatic in life. 4x stepped. Works with a small delay. But how it works. Especially in Kykdown mode. For overtaking, it is enough to press gas to the floor and the machine resets the transmission or even two down. If 2 transmission interior is performed instantly filled with the roof, it is not that strong but the sound is present, and it is beautiful. On the second car 3-4 seconds then kick and 3 transmission. And it is very familiar with it pulls well and the moment of 155 Newtons is available from 4000 about. Effective overclocking. The third long transmission and on it takes place very well. The car on this transmission continues to accelerate up to 170 kmh. Then the cut-off on the 6200. And 4 transmission is connected and a sufficient thrust on it. And the maximum speed of 180 declared is easily recruited. And if the weather is not windy and the road portion, the car can be overclocked and up to 200 km.

I want to pay tribute that in this transmission box is very well chosen. Of course, the box is heavier than mechanics but it is easier than 6 stepped machine. Transmission works quietly and clearly without any hints of vibration. Are there any flaws from this box? There is. Riding with a loaded trailer. Even a small rise loads the engine for 4 transmission and the box makes the third, but it is worth a little reset the gas and again the fourth that goes back to the third. But it is easy to solve it. It is enough to turn on the manual mode and the third gear. The car will move with large engine turnover, but it will do it confidently up to 170 km h. At the same time, the turns will certainly be 6200. The most on a mountain serpentine, the automatic mode revealed flaws of long gear. Motor is hard and switching to tension occurs with a small jerk. But again, when moving to manual mode, all this is eliminated. Riding in a straight line with minor lifts brings real pleasure.

Engine turnover at 120 kmh does not exceed 3000. Yes, and further acceleration does not fill the salon with the roof. Even at 180 km in the cabin, you can talk calmly without tension, only rubber is distinguished in the noise. It is well audible. Fuel consumption with this box fluctuates from 7.5 liters per hundred to 9.5, depending on the motor manner. But this ride is dynamic. The maximum flow rate at the same time at the speed of 180 km h is 16.5 liters per hundred. If you have to need to storm on the off-road poorly passable plot. It is necessary to include 1 transmission in manual mode. It is indicated on the selector - L. The machine will not switch above and there will be enough effort when overcoming the site and speed up to 50 km h is quite enough. Well, the turnups will certainly be high, but difficult to pass the snow or dirt can be slipped, of course, with the minds that they would not tear off. For this, I made a set of "rural variant" and "nature" that help secure in this matter and increase the passability of the machine.

Here is an example of operation with a changed suspension. Solaris 1.6 sedan Box machine 4 tbsp.

Now I will tell on the machine 6 tbsp. I will say honestly. It is more convenient than the kocherga four mortar. Beautiful and sits comfortable in hand. Move forward and back. Without sectors. Manual mode Very comfortable lever Left and manual mode with the display of transmissions on an on-board computer Unlike 4x mortar Here all 6 gears are full and can be turned on in manual mode. In 4 mortar, it was possible to fix only 1-2-3 transmissions. Now about the operation of the machine. This box is heavier than 4 mortars. Under the hood, it takes more place. And the left side of the car is slightly lower than the right! Due to the greater mass of the box.

Another feature is a large vibration on the steering wheel. But this is possible due to a poor-quality long-wheel drive shaft. Vibration is felt from the speed of 90 kmc and is well shown at 110 km. I don't know Kago as and I have it very noticeable and there is a difference with a 4-mortar where the steering wheel did not vibrate at all. If only there was no sibalance of wheels. If smoothly accelerate, the box switches unnoticed, almost without jerks. But in order to go steadily on 6 transmission, it is necessary to keep the speed in the passes 100-110 km h at a lower speed and the small load is immediately adjusted by the fifth and even the fourth gear. In this case, the turns are not greatly rising, but also there are no traction as a current. It rolls and roll and at the same time fuel consumption 8.5 -9 liters. If you ride dynamically. That engine does not get out of the high turnover of 5 thousand this is the norm. And it is very audible. The transmissions are frankly short and therefore they often move. If you say the box is stupid, there is no termination with a small delay, but the transmissions are chosen in such a way that they do not feel like that.

It switches but does not pull. Or rather pulls the kata for the tail, weak, sluggish acceleration. This is due to the fact that short transmissions do not allow the engine potential in the maximum torque zone. Too little time for this is given. Only appears a moment and here the cut-off and pickup is already with high speeds where the thrust and further turnover only reduce the torque. From here there is no pickup. Sluggish Roaring despite 6 gears and consumption I will say no less and even more than 4 mortar. Gasoline in the pipe! In the emptiness power leaves. Engine instead of pulling reset power to switch. And there are a lot of them. It means 5000-6000 thousand to quickly drive, and this is completely not noticeable by the acceleration thrust.

Engine Rips and Little Ball Boxes do not make this box of driver and the settings of the strangled euro 5 generally gives the maximum speed by paralysis. 180 kmm on the machine at all 6 speed does not turn on in Kikdaun! This means that the maximum speed car can go only on 5 transmission, while the engine turnover is 5,500! On the previous box 4, the transfer and turnover of 4500 is significantly lower and quieter. Although a box of 4 steps. But here there is an honest manual mode and when it is turned on, you can go to 6 transmission with smaller turnover, but after 160 km, the engine on 6 transmission refuses to twist. Thrust falls, fragile the electronic collar and as a wall. Include the fifth machine accelerates to 180 kmk on almost never accelerates time. To break up to 180 on the fifth, we turn on forcibly 6 and the car is driving 180 for some time and then it starts to lose the speed drops and the transfer in manual mode 6 does not switch the gas complete engine tupit. As a carburetor in which there is not enough gasoline.

Settings stupid. Although the engine potential is. Probably suffocated in favor of the requirement of Euro 5. Well, she does not go and here it will give her a 4 x step box. About economy. I will say so if you go through a smooth road of 60-70 km in quiet weather, you can put a record of economy. And he is not claimed. 4.6 liters per 100 km of way! But it is interesting how many years should be the driver to move at such a speed. Especially on the highway. If the speed is more than 80-90-100 and weak pressure on gas, then consumption is added to 7-8 liters. And if the lifting is easily overloaded for 12-14 liters per hundred. The engine strangled switches the transmission below the turns grow and the fuel consumption is growing. If you pick up and dispersed the car, the flow will increase even more. The average fuel consumption in the summer is about 8.5 -9 liters per hundred. On four speed automata 7-8.5 liters. Difference. If you go in economical mode, then the 6 mortar will be more economical.

But has the 6-step automatic worse than the predecessor? Not certainly in that way. He is a trap, respectively, it is easier for him to drag a trailer. On the mining serpentine of switching softer without jerks and transmission is selected correctly, acceleration at low speeds sufficient for overtaking. On continuous descents, you can easily choose the transfer in manual mode and the box effectively slows down without resorting to the main brakes. It is very convenient on the descent with steep turns and hairpins. The programs are turned on clearly effectively slowing down. Movement in the mountains in manual mode is also very convenient. Short transmissions allow you to choose the most desired speed to keep the torque and have sufficient speed.

Summing up I want to say. That the car and with a 4-speed automatic machine is good and from 6 st stepdown in the same way. In each version there are advantages and disadvantages.

The 4-speed box is longer and is configured to maximize the possibility of engine thrust. Hence, she is more frisky, I would say able to give the maximum acceleration for a long time of movement. Especially in the range from 100 to 160 kmh. Fast speed. This makes it possible for practically lightning overtaking if necessary. This box allows for maximum 4 transmission to type the maximum stated speed of 180 km h and under certain conditions up to 200 km. The box is easier than 6 stroke automatic machine. Running on wheels is correct.

Disadvantages of this box. Standing with sharp acceleration. Especially noticeable with prolonged movement in economy mode, sharp acceleration leads to a couple of seconds a stupor. It thinks then switches low transmission later accelerated. But you should enter the Kikdauna mode. The thrust and acceleration is accompanied up to the highest possible speed. When the engine speed exceeds 4.5 thousand thrust smoothly decreases, but the engine does not pull into the concrete wall and does not decrease as intensively as 6 stupnas. The disadvantage of the 4x step box is that when the switch loads, the larger and load on the engine is large.

In the mountains of 4 programs lacking, and on long gears to go with the constantly changing conditions of the road harder. Manual mode helps, but the choice of gear is not large, and the difference is important. Therefore, it happens that the third does not pull, or rather pulls, but it's hard and the second is not enough speed, and if the third turns are rolling faster again, but it is a fast car accelerates you need to slow down, and again the second and large turns. Also with a trailer. But the benefit of the engine is 1.6 travelers and copes with the load.

Is it possible to improve this box. You can in terms of response, configure it to a faster response or add sport mode. Adaptive mode reduces the speed of switching speed.

Now consider the box 6 speed.

If you do not quickly and do not resort to Kikdaun, this economy is the ride of this box, provided that ride is not more than 85 km h. Ranzhod can be held in the tails 5 - 5.5 liters per hundred per equalized asphalt. On the 4-speed automata, the flow rate is more than 6-6.5 liters. If you drive around the mountains or move under loading and even with a trailer. At low speeds, this box shows his muscularity, without much effort picks up the necessary transmission. And the car cheerfully rolls. The range of maximum acceleration is 60 - 110 kmh. Further acceleration is more sluggish and after 160 acceleration is frankly slow and weak. It turns out such a cargo horse. The box works well, but it is frankly unsuccessful. Configured to saving the engine, but again, less loading engine, it spins it much more than in the 4th mortar. And the big turnover of the engine is also wear out.

A stick about the two ends, and at the same time the consumption increases very much. Another minus maximum speed is available only on 5 transmission! What kind of efficiency can be said if the speed of maximum speed is 180 km h 5500. Movement 120 km h at 2500 o sixth is good! But consumption in 9-9.5 is a lot! Cruising speed. Slightly threw the gas pedal craving drops instantly as the speed. A slightly added turned on the fifth already with a flow rate of 10-12 liters. Comfortable ride in the range of 110-130 km h rolls out 8.5-9.5 liters per hundred and this is not enough.

With the same indicators, the flow rate of the 4x mortar is less per liter of one and a half. And most importantly, the 6th of the mortar does not want to go quickly and frankly tupit on speed. 6 gears which exist give extra weight and resistance to movement. More gear more rubbing surfaces. And more than 6, the transfer is made to save fuel in fact, it only reduces the engine speed at speeds up to 160 km. It does not save because the engine is loaded and even strangled. An example of a horse that pulls the wagon to the mountain. She needs to keep rhythm and speed, and instead, the driver holds her. She is glad to pull out yes the owner does not give away the loss of strength and thrust. Less speed more effort is required to continue the movement.

I think you can fix everything. But adjust the brains in such a way as to be able to select the movement mode. You must configure the firmware of the engine and the box. That there was a full return mode. The toggle switch clung and transmission. 1-3-5-6 would be switched in such a sequence, without clamping at high gears. Then the car will be able to go to the maximum speed of 6 transmission. And the acceleration thrust will be permanent using the engine torque peak and not cut-off sparks. Configure the engine and box. And the car will be gold. Well, if you eat what is! Good luck everyone read news and my articles. I hope you could learn a lot of interesting things and compare your feelings.

The car with a box automatic is increasingly becoming a choice of residents of the metropolis. If earlier such an option could only be found on cars of the middle and highest price segment, and on used "foreign cars" brought from states, today cars are absolutely all classes are two-weeks.

"Conveniently!" - The most frequent argument tired of the "traffic jams" of car owners. And, indeed, the automatic transmission greatly simplifies the process of movement in a bay megalopolis, reducing the number of driver actions to a minimum. The choice for most representatives of the beautiful half of humanity is not at all - the box is only "Avtomat". Even the "passing" the exam in a driving school, not all starting motorists represent, for which the extreme left pedal is responsible, and which means the location of the five-six digits on the "joystick", which sticks out of the floor. But what lies for the usual word "automatic"? After all, there are not one and not two varieties of the box without pedal. And some, especially the sellers of cars, are issued for an automatic - a robotic gearbox, which has much more common with ordinary "mechanics".

How to choose an automatic box we will try to figure out.

Digure Transformation Box Shift

The most common gearbox of the car in the world. It was from it that the abbreviated name of the box - "AUTOMATI".

The hydrotransformer itself is part of the checkpoint and performs, in fact, the clutch role, passing the torque when the car start. At speed, at high speed, the torque converter is blocked by a coupling, reducing energy consumption (fuel). In addition, the hydrotransformer is a good extender of various oscillations, both the engine and the gearbox, increasing, thereby, the resource of both units.

There is no rigid connection between the engine and the mechanical part of the AKP. The torque is transmitted by means of transmission oil, which circulates under pressure in a closed circle. It is this scheme that ensures the operation of the engine with the transmission included when the car is fixed, and that is why the quality of the transmission oil is paid to so much attention.

Responsibility for switching gear is a hydraulic system, and in particular, the so-called hydroclock. In modern "automata", it controls the electronics, which allows transmissions to work in different modes: standard, sports or economical.

Despite the seeming complexity, the mechanical part of the hydrotransformer automatic transmission is sufficiently reliable and maintainable. Its vulnerable place, as a rule, is a hydraulicone, a faulty operation of the valves of which is accompanied by unpleasant blows when switching. In most cases, the replacement of expensive parts is "cured.

As already noted above, it is necessary to monitor and for the state of the oil. Although today there are already so-called maintenance-free automatic boxes that do not require oil replacement.

The driving characteristics of modern cars equipped with a classic "machine" are very dependent on the control electronics, which receives information from numerous sensors. Reading information from them, the brains of the automatic transmission of the car sends the command to switching gears to the required moments. Such behavior is also called the adaptability of the "box". So regular updating of the "automat" software can significantly improve the characteristics of the behavior of the car.

An important factor is the number of transmission gears. Now there are still hydromechanical transmissions with four steps, but most automakers moved to "Boxes" with five, six and even family and eight gears. An increase in the number of gears has a positive effect on the smoothness of switching, dynamics and fuel economy.

Manual switching mode, which first appeared on Porsche vehicles called Tiptronic and was instantly copied with almost all manufacturers, in fact, is simply a fashionable "china". If on sports cars under the control of experienced drivers, the transition to the manual mode can significantly affect the behavior of the car, then in the worldly life of mass cars, it, in general, is useless, and they buy an "automatic" not to switch transmissions by hand.

Given the combination of all factors, it can be said that the automatic hydrotransformator transmission of the car most effectively controls the distribution of the engine torque, easy to maintain and is the most justified choice.

Examples of vehicles with a hydrotransformer gearbox:

Continuous automatic transmission (or variator)

CVT or CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - so most often indicated by the variator. Although on external signs, this transmission is no different from the usual "automatic box", it works completely through another principle.

In the transmission variator as such is not at all, and nothing switches in it. Changing the transfer numbers is continuously and constantly, regardless of whether the car slows down or accelerates. This explains the absolute smoothness of the operation of the stepless gearbox, which provides comfort in the car, protecting the driver from any impetus and blows.

True, manufacturers are virtually implemented in a variator five, six gears that can be "switched". But this is no more than imitation, allowing to work as a variator in the necessary driver's driver.

If the technical details are as much as possible, the design of the variator is two pairs of cone-shaped pulleys, between which the strap rotates along the changeable radius. The sidewalls of pulleys can move and move away, thereby ensuring the change in the transfer numbers. The belt itself on which the main load is located, is a complex engineering device and is more like either on the chain, or on a tape, assembled from metal plates.

In addition to smoothness, the advantage of the variator is the speed of its work. Since the variator does not spend time on shifting gears, for example, when overclocking, a stepless "box" immediately turns out to be at the peak of the torque, providing maximum acceleration of the car. True, subjectively, this feeling is being branded by the same lack of switching.

Of the features of the operation, it is worth noting the highest, compared with the classic gearbox "Automatic", the cost of maintenance of the variator. This is explained by the fact that the stepless "box" is afraid of overheating. High temperatures inside the "box" require the use of special and very expensive oil that needs to be changed, on average every 50-60 thousand kilometers. And after 100,000 km, the replacement will most likely require a belt.

Examples of cars with a variator:

Audi A4 2.0 Multitronic

Robotic gear shift box

It would be a more correct name - a mechanical checkpoint with automatic clutch, because with the "automatic" it relates to its only number of pedals. The "robot" completely repeats the scheme of the operation of a conventional mechanical gearbox, with the only difference - two servo drives, under the control of the electronic unit, are engaged in the clutch and transmission switching. Moreover, the automatic gear shift mode is secondary.

With the "mechanics", a robotic transmission is relative to the fact that the gear shift occurs with the rupture of the torque flow, which is expressed in the pauses-failures during acceleration.

On the usual manual transmission, this failure is also there, but at that moment a man behind the wheel is just busy with the process of pressing the clutch and turning on / on the switching transmission. And when the driver makes automatics, the "pause" concentrates attention and the feeling of this failure is created.

However, you can fight with this effect. First of all, you need to forget about the automatic mode, as a terrible sleep, and switching gears yourself with mandatory (!) Peregazovka: Unpleasant failures will be reduced to a minimum, and even disappear.

In addition, the "robot" requires a mandatory shutdown to neutral at each stop for longer than a few seconds, the removal grip from overheating. It will not allow the "robot" and a long time to buck, leaving, for example, from a snowdrift, oving the owner by the smell of bedroom clutch and emergency care.

Why do you need a similar transmission at all? Definitely, there is also advantages. First, this is definitely the moderate price of the "robot", compared with full automatic transmissions: the cost of such a transmission as an option, usually does not exceed 25,000 rubles. Secondly, moderate fuel consumption, which remains at the car level with a conventional mechanical gearbox.

Also, some manufacturers equip the "robotic" cars with stealing "petals", which allow you to quickly switch the transmissions, winning in dynamics even at the same car equipped with a manual "box".

But, in general, the disadvantages of such a transmission as an "automaton" overlap dignity. Although some manufacturers persistently continue to equip with robotic gearboxes, some of their own models, the boxes of such a plan will disturb the last years of their existence, giving way to robotic second-generation transmission.

Examples of cars with a robotic gearbox:

PEUGEOT 107 / CITROEN C1 (2-TRONIC)

Opel Corsa 1.2 (Easytronic)

Preselective gearbox

This is a "advanced robot". The name of each manufacturer's company is usually their own, but the most common - DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of the German concern Volkswagen. The transmission is like two "boxes" of switching gear collected in one case. One of them is engaged in the switching of even gear, the switching of odd and rear is the second. Because it is necessary, in fact, according to a separate clutch.

The focus is that two programs are always included in the preselective box at the same time, only one clutch is closer, and the second is closed as soon as the first is blocked. Moreover, this process takes a split second, providing an ultrafast change in gear and, at the same time, practically, variator smoothness.

Started, almost to fainting, the norms of Euro-4,5,6 and so on, the engine began to give a torque in a very narrow range of revolutions. Consequently, that the car at least somehow accelerates and "ehanas", the transmission needs to constantly include the transmission that will accurately get into the thrust peak. And this can only be provided with a large number of gears. And, although the serial is already used by 8-speed "automata", designers in all are engaged in the development of a 10-speed automatic transmission for passenger cars.

No matter how many fans of ordinary "mechanics" can confidently state that it remains long to live. Automatic gear shift boxes have learned with absolute comfort to switch transmissions at a speed greater than the frequency of the human century, and therefore the meaning in the existence of a manual "box" remains less ...

No one now is not a secret that the automatic transmission is gaining very popular popularity in Russia. No matter how they could not argue with me mechanics, but the increase is 5 - 10% each year, and this is a lot, it's good or bad question is the second, but people get used to good. However, who faces the first time with the automatic transmission, he must decide for himself which transmission it will take - old and archaic 4 speeds (often it is really ancient models) or modern with 6 gears. It seems to be at first glance everything is quite simple - of course modern! However, not everything is so simple here. Why - read on, there will be a vote and video at the end ...

In general, I am very often asked to speak about this, and so I decided to write a small article. You know, not everything is so unequivocal as it seems at first glance. And on the one hand, modern manufacturers are to blame here, and on the other hand, the owners who are in the ears are poured by incomprehensible info dealers of official salons. However, everything in order will not hurry.

Automatic (automatic transmission) 4 stepped

As it becomes clear, there are only four transmissions here, such "boxes" were developed for a long time, I would even say - their dawn was 20 years ago. Now they go to the background and release the place to new progressive automans.

However, some manufacturers (in particular Nissan, AvtoVAZ and other) who produce cars in Russia, establish them in their cars. Is this good or bad? Should I buy a car or hand with her so and stretches to take a more technological unit? Do not hurry, weigh everything for and against.

Let's immediately let's go through the negative :

• Yes, they are outdated. Often, the transmission switches not so quickly, and there is a thought
• Fuel consumption with such a "box" is actually increased. If compared with the mechanics is up to 20 - 30%

• On the track, limited features, already at a speed of 120-130 km / h, the engine will work on its limits, as well as transmission. The turnover will be excised! And the transfer will not get them only 4! What leads to the overruns of fuel and decrease the engine resource.
• A large amount of oil, no one before him thought, you need 8 - 10 liters, it means that we are so much.

This is the whole negative, which I like it comes to mind. BUT! Despite it in these automatic transactions, there are a bunch of plus . Old automatic transmission was made with a calculation of a large number of kilometers, simple and real service - with their own hands.

What does it mean:

• Yes, it's just that the reserve of durability is much higher than that of modern fellow (just such a design)
• They are served! That is, you can remove the pallet from them and climb inside without any difficulties.
• They can be serviced by himself. This item is very important! Again, it is not necessary above the devices to unscrew the pallet, that is, the oil change can occur almost in every garage (if there is a pit)
• You can change the filter when replacing the oil. It is again important

• Easy to remove the hydraulicock and check it, and solenoids

• There is a separate cooling radiator

Pluses are already a lot. What I want to say - friends are often old automatic transmission, really go long and if you are in a timely manner and correctly (with oil and filters). Then the resource is really huge! May go and 250 - 350 - 400,000 kilometers. I have such examples.

As for the urban regime, there are enough of them for the eyes, do not believe in the fact that they say 4 transmission for the city is "not ice" - this is not true.

Modern automatic transmission - 6 gears

They were developed much later, this is a modern generation. Sometimes 5 - 7 years ago were put only on executive cars, but now there is literally on every Solaris.

I will not stretch the article immediately proceed to positive moments of this transmission :

• Practically no noticeable switching, almost no push
• Dynamic acceleration, without "bunk"
• Fuel consumption is low, literally like on mechanical gearbox. This is a really big plus, because efficiency can be up to 20 - 30%
• Here less oil
• On the track you can move with high speeds, much more than 120 km / h as on old automatic transmission. Moreover, the engine "roar as a beast" will not be, the turnover will be within 3000. This means that the expense on the track will be minimal

It seems like it's an obvious choice is the same technology, progress, speed in the end. But here friends are all sad with reliability and resource. Minuses and understandable to me These automata have a lot:

• Let's start with the fact that this automatic is maintained, that is, it does not have a pallet like older "automata", you can not just disassemble it and see what inside.

• Many dealers do you say that they are maintenance-free, in general. That is, it is not necessary to change the oil, it is on the entire service life. Just some nightmare
• If you still got to the replacement of the oil, then you cannot change the filter. And with big runs, it is actually clogged, your automatic transmission starts to kick
• Again, just so, you can not get to the hydraulic block and solenoids
• And in general, to serve the box itself (climb inside) will not work. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT! No pallet - you need to shoot and "half" it, and this is noticed half the car

• The radiator is combined with the engine radiator. Often cooling just not enough

Manufacturers calculated everything very true - modern automatic transmissions proper walking 150,000 km, and then everything! The warranty has ended the repair or better replacement of the entire car as a whole.

Damn it's right to me very funny - well, why in the bottom it is impossible to leave the pallet - it's so easy. And the owners themselves could change the oil and immediately the filter. The resource would rise at times. But no, death will come less. Sadness of the modern world!

It turns out that I buy a car with a 6-speed unit, you can not understand whether you should change it at 150,000 km. Against this background, the old and alleged archaic elderly on 4 programs look very attractive. As you can see everything is not so simple.

Automatic - arithmetic

Well, did you hang the nose - "Six-speed"? The guys take you a little. I suggest you to calculate - what is better as a result of money.

See, almost all old automatic transfers have a flow rate of about 12 - 14 liters in the city (of course, someone can "nauseate" at all and will meet in 11 liters, but it is rare). Let's take the average number of approximately 13 liters.

New "automata" spend 8 - 9 liters in the city. Let it be about 9 liters. Do you understand what I mean? The difference in 4 liters (well, or so it).

From thousands it will be 1600 rubles, and from 100,000 - 160,000 rubles.

If we consider that the machine breaks in 150,000 km, then it will save 240,000 rubles. And the average price of repair of modern automatic transmission is about 60 - 100,000 rubles (depending on where you will do). Yes, and you can buy a contract for 40 - 50.

The review contains the most popular automatic transmissions. We will tell what machines should be avoided which problems are most often found and which boxes are the most reliable.

The most reliable automatic transmission

ZF 5.HP 24/30.

- About 500,000 km.

The family of 5-speed automata is intended for cars with a longitudinally located engine. Version 5NP30 appeared in 1992. She found its application, first of all, in 8 and 12-cylinder BMW models. In addition, the automatic transmission found its widespread use in Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls-Royce. The box perfectly copes with a torque of up to 560 nm.

In 1996, version 5nk24 came out, which began to be used in Jaguar and Range Rover. In 1997, there was a modification of 5NP24A, intended for cars with a drive for all wheels. It was used in Audi A6 and A8 with a full-wheel drive Quattro and Volkswagen Phaeton. The remaining 5NP24 / 30 boxes are for rental cars only.

The 5-speed ZF refutes the myth that the powerful engine radically reduces the life of the automatic transmission. In the case of the family of the 5nc series, especially modifications 24 and 30, the boxes are confidently reaching the turn of 500,000 km, and even in cars operated intensively.

An example of application:

Aston Martin DB7

BMW 5 E39, 7 E38, Z8

Jaguar XJ8.

Range Rover.

Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph

GM 5.L40-E.

Mileage to major repairs - About 450,000 km.

The 5-speed automatic transmission of the production of the GM concern since 1998 was established in the BMW cars - the first models 323i and 328i E46 series. It is originally intended for machines with a longitudinally installed engine and drive to the rear wheels. In 2000, a version for all-wheel drive modifications appeared, which immediately hit the BMW X5. In addition, since 2004, the automatic transmission has become applied in various GM models with rear-wheel drive. 5L40 is able to digest up to 340 nm of torque and designed for vehicles weighing less than 1800 kg. The manufacture of the machine ended in 2007. A 6-speed 6l50 box came to shift.

Durability is the main advantage of this transmission. The need for repair usually occurs not earlier than 400-450 thousand km. To the merits should be a soft work.

An example of application:

BMW 3 E46, 5 E39, X5 E53, Z3

Cadillac CTS, STS

Jeep 545.RFE.

Mileage to major repairs - About 400,000 km.

The 5-speed 545 RFE machine appeared in 2001. It became the next stage of the evolution of the 4-speed automatic transmission of 45 RFE, produced since 1999. For the first time, 545 was applied to Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ, and later in other cars of this brand. For example, in Dodge pickles and even in London taxi.

Despite the fact that the box is used in cars exposed to large loads, it creates few problems. This is a typical representative of the American school: switching is very slow, but it is almost impossible to "travel" automatic transmission. Repair after 400,000 km does not pose big difficulties.

An example of application:

Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander Wrangler

Dodge Dakota, Durango

Toyota.A340.

Mileage to major repairs - About 700,000 km.

The box is designed for cars with anterior arrangement of the engine and rear or complete drive. Transmission has 4 steps. A350 series - 5-speed. The automatic transmission is offered since 1986.

The box is famous for its reliability and durability. At 300-400 thousand km, it may be necessary to replace worn friction and glands. After a small repair, the box will serve as much as much. The first overhaul may be needed only after 700,000 mileage kilometers.

An example of application:

Toyota 4Runner, Supra

Lexus GS, Ls

Toyota.A750.

Mileage to major repairs - About 500,000 km.

The 5-speed gearbox was used mainly in large SUV and SUVs of the LEXUS and Toyota brand. It is still produced since 2003. The machine does not differ quick speed, but in terms of reliability, one of the best. And this is despite the fact that the A750 constantly works with large loads.

It is difficult to find an instance that would require the repair box to 400,000 km. This is one of the few automata that can be reeded, not even knowing the past of the car. It is equally working on the first day after the purchase and after a few hundred thousand kilometers of the mileage.

An example of application:

Toyota Land Cruiser.

Lexus LX

Mercedes 722.4.

Mileage to major repairs - 700,000 km.

Today, no one produces such machines. Wear resistance 722.4 has become legendary. The 4-speed box was used since the 80s of the twentieth century in Mercedes cars, including in 190 and W124. Regardless of the bundle - with 4, 5 or 6 cylinder engines - it has always demonstrated high reliability.

The design of the machine 722.4 is practically not to wear. Problems may arise except in separate copies undergoing extremely merciless exploitation.

An example of application:

Mercedes 190, 200-300 W124, C-Class

Jeep.A904.

Mileage to major repairs - 600,000 km.

It must be recognized that the design of this transmission archaic. The machine has only three programs, and it appeared in 1960. A904 - Modified version of the box from the 50s of the last century. Its production ended only in the XXI century. Agree, for 40 years do not produce boxes that deliver problems.

On the endurance and durability of the automatic transmission indicates the fact that it was used even in American trucks. Repair, thanks to a simple design, is not very complicated and may be needed only after 600,000 km.

An example of application:

Jeep Cherokee XJ, Wrangler YJ, TJ

Mazda / Ford FN4A-EL / 4F27E.

Mileage to major repairs - 500,000 km.

The box has developed joint Mazda and Ford. In the cars of each of the companies, the machine received its designation. Although the box was created relatively recently (in 2000), it has only 4 transmission. But this is her only drawback. Speeds are replaced gently and smoothly, the torque converter can be blocked in a wide range of revolutions, which helps reduce fuel consumption. The most important dignity is the box very rarely delivers problems.

Both for Ford and for Mazda mileage 500,000 km to the 1st serious repair of automatic transmission - standard. Up to this point, there are practically no cases requiring the intervention of service specialists.

An example of application:

FORD FOCUS, TRANSIT CONNECT

Mazda 3, Mazda 6

The most problematic automatic transmissions

AISIN.TF-80.SC.

Repair cost - About $ 1500.

A classic six-speed automatic transmission is used in several dozen models, starting with Alfa Romeo and ending with Volvo. Engineers managed to create a compact box, according to its size, not exceeding the dimensions of the mechanical gearbox. The design of the automaton turned out to be lightweight and modern. Time has shown that there is no serious malfunction with the box.

Regardless of the model, there are very often leaving when shifting gear. The problem affects the 4th, 5th and 6th stage and caused by improper operation of electromagnetic valves in the hydraulic block. Ignoring the problem may damage the box.

An example of application:

Ford Mondeo.

PEUGEOT 408.

Opel Insignia.

Volvo XC60.

Jatco.JF011E.

Repair cost - About $ 2500.

This is a stepless CVT transmission or variator. Changing the transfer numbers is due to a smooth change in the "belt" position on the conical wheels. Theoretically benefits of such a box. Practically infinite number of gears allows you to keep the engine in the optimal operating range depending on the current needs. This reduces fuel consumption. Changing the gear ratios is unnoticed. There may be a speech about any jolts or jerks, which increases the level of comfort while driving. Thanks to its design, the variator has small dimensions and weight.

Unfortunately, often the boxes of this type are criticized by drivers due to the unnatural mode of operation. They hold the engine speed in the too high range. During operation, the variator creates a lot of problems.

The main element of the CVT is a steel belt that is wears with cones. It may take about $ 2,500. Of course, the control module comes out.

An example of application:

Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail

Mitsubishi Outlander.

Audi.DL501.

Repair cost - Up to $ 4000.

Commercial name of the S-Tronic box. It is an automated gearbox with two clutches (wet type) and is designed for models with engines installed longitudinally with a maximum torque of 550 nm. The box has 7 gears, and the range of gear ratios, depending on the engine, can reach 8: 1.

Very often there are failures in the work of mechatronics, which displays the clutch package. Replacing the node does not solve the problem. The best result gives the factory repair, where they know how to correct the structural disadvantages.

Problems with box are found regularly. Not all services are able to cope with its repair, the cost of which is very high.

An example of application:

Audi A4, A5, Q5

ZF 6.HP.

Repair cost - About $ 1500.

The first 6-speed automatic is used in many cars. For the first time it was applied to the BMW 7 2001. Today it is installed in several dozen models. Basically, these are premium cars or large SUVs. The machine guarantees a quick and soft shift of gear and practically does not increase fuel consumption.

There are several versions of the box, differing among themselves with dimensions and the ability to digest the maximum torque (up to 600 nm). And here the problems begin. Such gigantic loads reduce the resource of any automatic transmission. And almost all cars with the ZF 6HP box are equipped with high power engines.

The troubles arise primarily when working in a pair with strong versions of engines. Often there are problems with the 4th, 5th and 6th gears, which is caused by a break in the input shaft basket. In addition, malfunctions arise due to failures in the operation of the electrical board of the box controller.

An example of application:

BMW 3 E90, 5 E60, 7 E65, X5 E70

Jaguar XJ, XF

Range Rover.

Volkswagen Phaeton

LUK 01.J.

Repair cost - Up to $ 5,000.

A stepless automatic transmission, developed jointly by LUK and AUDI, received a commercial name Multitronic. It is designed for cars with a longitudinally installed engine and front-wheel drive. CVT is able to digest up to 400 nm of torque. Instead of steel belt, a chain is used.

Unfortunately, most owners have received a negative experience of operating the German variator. Typical trouble - car pulls on low revs, even after selecting a neutral mode, and indicators of motion modes are blinking.

Problems begin after 120-150 thousand km, and with an aggressive driving style - even earlier. The cost of repair sometimes reaches $ 5,000, which is actually unprofitable. The most common cause of a malfunction is the wear of the drive chain and the conical gear gears. Often, there are failures in the computer, managing the work of the variator. Multitronics is also subject to mechanical damage. He may fail even as a result of a small collision.

An example of application:

Audi A4, A5, A6.

AISIN.AW55-50.

Repair cost - About $ 1000.

This is one of the most common 5-speed automata in serial vehicles. However, in various models, they have constructive differences, so they cannot be interchangeable. One of the typical drawbacks is constant twitching when switching from "n" in "D" and when touching from the place.

Fortunately, the big popularity of the box and the limited circle of constantly repetitive problems, allows specialized services to quite easily troubleshoot faults. The reason for most ailments is the failure of electromagnetic valves (comfortable switching, pressure lines, hydrotransformer clutches) of the hydroblock. There are also leaks from the radiator box.

An example of application:

Opel Vectra C.

Renault Laguna.

Volvo S40, V50, S60, V70

Jatco.JF506E.

Repair cost - About $ 1500.

The classic 5-speed automatic transmission used in the front-wheel drive models of many brands. The machine gun in various models is distinguished by a torque converter and selection of gear ratios.

Most often faults occur due to problems with the piston, in one of the packages of frictional. Another characteristic problem is the wear of electromagnetic valves. Model repair will require costs of $ 1,500. The case is complicated by the fact that the box requires a certain experience from the mechanics. Otherwise, even the oil change can lead to damage to the machine.

An example of application:

Ford Mondeo.

Land Rover Freelander.

Mazda MPV.

Volkswagen Golf, Sharan

GM 6.T35 / 40/4.

Repair cost - About $ 2,000.

The family of 6-speed automata produced by the GM concern is known as Hydra-Matic. The box is designed for cars with a transverse engine. Various versions are distinguished by the possibilities for transmitting the maximum torque.

The main problem is one - the destruction of the wavy clamping spring. As a result, a large number of solid remains quickly displays the other box elements. In this case, the cost of repairs reaches $ 2,000.

An example of application:

Chevrolet Cruze, Malibu, Captiva.

Conclusion

The era of reliable and durable automata (with rare exceptions) ended at the turn of the centuries. Under the pretext of concern about ecology during that period, the use of lead in electronic circuits was banned. Wound-free soldering compounds are less durable, less reliable and less resistant to corrosion. As a result, a large number of electronics faults appeared, which in turn affected the durability of automatic transmissions. If electronics fails, the box elements cease to work in optimal conditions and are exposed to accelerated wear.