{"id":1009,"date":"2017-09-08T12:53:45","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T17:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/houstonford\/?p=1009"},"modified":"2017-09-08T12:53:45","modified_gmt":"2017-09-08T17:53:45","slug":"benefits-cvt-transmission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/benefits-cvt-transmission\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive maintenance tips from Houston Ford"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are the benefits of a CVT transmission?<\/h2>\n

When it comes to buying a car, there are a\u00a0lot\u00a0of things that the average buyer must consider. From features to performance, each car offers its own unique set of\u00a0specs. Today, the majority of drivers on the road\u00a0opt\u00a0for\u00a0automatic\u00a0transmissions. An increasingly common type of transmission is the continuously variable transmission (CVT). There are a number of factors that set this type of transmission apart from other automatic transmission setups. What are the benefits of a CVT transmission? Keep reading this automotive maintenance tips post from Houston Ford to learn more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Benefits of a continuously variable transmission<\/h3>\n

The difference between CVTs and standard manual transmissions\u00a0lies\u00a0in their construction. Rather than using automatically-shifting fixed gears, a CVT uses a system of two pulleys connected by a steel\u00a0band. The\u00a0diameter\u00a0of one of the pulleys is continuously adjusting as needed to accommodate an adequate “gear ratio” to push power forward to the car’s wheels. There are a number of benefits to this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Firstly, compared to traditional manual transmissions, CVTs use fewer parts in manufacturing. This makes them less costly to produce, in turn taking the price of the vehicle slightly down. Secondly, CVTs often make for a smoother drive. As the diameter of the adjustable pulley is constantly changing and adjusting with speed and acceleration, you\u00a0don’t\u00a0feel the jerks that can sometimes accompany an older manual transmission. CVTs have also been found to be more efficient that traditional manual transmissions. Acceleration stays in check, in a sort of “sweet spot” with a CVT, therefore using only the necessary amount of power from the\u00a0engine. This power is conserved rather than wasted, resulting in a\u00a0slightly\u00a0better fuel efficiency, too.<\/p>\n

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Think you may be having transmission problems? If so, contact us at\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Houston Ford. We service all makes and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>models<\/span><\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span><\/span>our<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>full-service department<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0staffed with expertly-trained technicians. You can\u00a0<\/span><\/span>schedule a service appointment online<\/span><\/span><\/a>, or\u00a0<\/span><\/span>contact us<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0with any questions you may have!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What are the benefits of a CVT transmission? When it comes to buying a car, there are a\u00a0lot\u00a0of things that the average buyer must consider. From features to performance, each car offers its own unique set of\u00a0specs. Today, the majority of drivers on the road\u00a0opt\u00a0for\u00a0automatic\u00a0transmissions. An increasingly common type of transmission is the continuously variable […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4175,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[14,3,10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n