automatic clutch

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• Automatic transmission fluid — (ATF) is the fluid used in vehicles with self shifting or automatic transmissions. It is typically colored red or green to distinguish it from motor oil and other fluids in the vehicle. On most vehicles its level is checked with a dipstick while… …   Wikipedia

• automatic shift — automatic transmission or automatic shift, any automotive transmission that shifts gears automatically and does not require a clutch. Most types of automatic transmission transmit driving power to the wheels by means of a set of turbine blades… …   Useful english dictionary

• Automatic transmission — An automatic transmission (commonly AT or Auto ) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy… …   Wikipedia

• clutch — clutch1 clutchingly, adv. clutchy, adj. /kluch/, v.t. 1. to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child s hand as they… …   Universalium

• Clutch — For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). Rear side of a Ford V6 engine, looking at the clutch housing on the flywheel …   Wikipedia

• Automatic watch — An automatic or self winding watch is a mechanical watch, whose mainspring is wound automatically by the natural motion of the wearer s arm, to make it unnecessary to manually wind the watch. Most mechanical watches sold today are self winding.… …   Wikipedia

• automatic transmission — noun a transmission that automatically changes the gears according to the speed of the car • Syn: ↑automatic drive • Hypernyms: ↑transmission, ↑transmission system * * * noun : a usually hydraulic or pneumatic mechanism whereby a motor vehicle… …   Useful english dictionary

• automatic transmission — an automotive transmission requiring either very little or no manual shifting of gears. Also called automatic, automatic drive. [1945 50] * * * ▪ mechanics       arrangement of gears, brakes, clutches, a fluid drive, and governing devices that… …   Universalium

• automatic transmission — A mechanism of the drivetrain which takes the power from the engine and transfers it to the driveshaft or wheels. Without using a clutch, it uses a torque converter and fluid coupler to change the gear ratio. It automatically effects gear changes …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• automatic wear adjuster — A device that automatically compensates for the wear of brakes or clutch …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• fluid clutch — A hydraulically acting coupling by which power can be transmitted, used as an automatic clutch with a driving and a driven rotor revolving in oil which acts as the transmission medium …   Dictionary of automotive terms