In today's diesel trucks, automatics are the transmissions of choice, which means torque converters are a factor. With Chevy, Dodge, and Ford all offering more than 600 lb-ft of torque, converters ...

In practice, the torque converter is the simplest component associated with an automatic transmission. In theory, it is the most misunderstood part of the oil-filled system. So first, we'll cover the ...

With the growing popularity of CVT's and sequential manual transmissions, some may say that the conventional automatic may go extinct someday. Yeah right. There are still plenty of Bow Tie enthusiasts ...

Ever wonder how your transmission knows to shift gears? Why is it that when you stop, the engine doesn't die? We're here to show you how cars work. We recently looked at manual transmissions. This ...

If there were a vote for the most misunderstood automotive component, we're willing to bet the automatic transmission would rank pretty high, and the torque converter itself possibly higher still. OK, ...

If you’ve ever tried to clean the bugs and leaves from your radiator using a garden hose and amused yourself by spinning the fan with the stream of water, you understand how a torque converter works.