Don't give up on CVTs because of the car in comes in. Choose the right car manufacturer, don't choose NOT to buy a car because it has a CVT. Toyota vehicles with CVTs are all widespread, from the coldest to hottest corners of the planet. They run 500,000 km on CVTs with no problems. By following proper maintenance schedule and not driving like a maniac your CVT will last just as long as any other transmission. Subaru WRX CVT, lots of power and lots of heat generated, still going strong!
Toyota’s CVT is different than the push belt or chain based shit that Nissan/Subaru/Honda uses, Toyota’s E-CVT is closer to a planetary automatic transmission than a belt/chain based CVT and is actually reliable Even though I loathe CVT in any form, and want the manual to come back, I have to admit Toyota’s E-CVT is reliable and functional, unlike belt/chain based CVT
CVT has banned in F1 that why stupid people hate it because it too fast, they never care how incredible CVT has done, CVT is true of AUTO, hilarious when they call AT is auto while that shit still need clutch 😂😂
@@gime5323 inherently. cvt's can never match the reliability of an automatic with physical gears. belt can never be as durable as physical gears. its just physics. and more moving parts means more wear.
@@shaddragt7329 im sure it is. my only point is its not true that cvt can last just as long as the planetary gear automatics or dct automatics. its not just true.
I see lots of people saying automatic > cvt because it lasts longer while this is generally true it also depends on what car you have and how the driver treats there car. If you are just driving to and from work / school then their both gonna last a long time but if your racing and pushing speed then you should get a manual Yes automatic do last longer but cvts can last long too The average life of a automatic transmission is 150000 - 200000 while many can last a lot more that While a cvt can last as few as 100000 up too 300000 plus you can look up examples one of the greatest cvt’s are the ones in toyata Prius
The best is Toyota's eCVT which has no rubber bands, no clutches and no torque convertor, is much more efficient, reliable and long lasting... all those Prius taxis with 500,000 miles on their original engine and transmission can't be wrong.
On paper, CVTs are absolutely incredible. The concept of a seamless transmission where you don't feel a shift at all and can maximise the efficiency/lifespan of your engine is mind blowing. In practice however, the sheer cost of manufacturing, maintaining, training for maintaining, time maintaining, and the special parts make it a very poor choice when compared to manual or automatic transmissions. Thankfully, CVTs seem to be getting better in terms of reliability and some can last a long time, but in general they are too difficult and exorbitantly expensive to realistically maintain. Repairing CVTs is a nightmare to the point where you'd be better off replacing the transmission entirely if something breaks, and that is not only horribly cost inefficient, but also wasteful. Manual transmissions will always reign supreme in terms of cost and ease of repair.
Watch videos of engineers dismantling a CVT transmission, it's far more than that, it's a complex transmission with many parts, the automatic transmission is far less complex than a CVT.
For me it's not about negative perceptions, feelings or sensations of the CVT. It needs to be reliable and able to be maintained by myself (DIYer) Not by a qualified mechanic, too, by the very nature of it's design incredibly expensive to fix. YTube abounds with videos of failed CVT's and crippling cost. Manufacturers have recalled thousand and thousands of these failed transmissions. Yep it's good they will fix (most times). Life's complicated enough without having this failure. Drop this concept and start again. Kind Regards
@@jelanbulger2268 for the brand of vehicle it's different. With my toyota service its in the manual, 60k miles and also I believe that fluid change is also one of the bigger maintenance service along with other stuff around that mileage.
@@jelanbulger2268YT’s famous Car Wizard recommends every 25-30K. If you tow a camper on a two-week vacation, it’s probably a good idea to change the CVT fluid after that, too.
@@JBM425 I seriously doubt you are going to be towing with a CVT transmission. You see, a CVT (unspoken by most evaluators) is really only a "light duty transmission". Have you ever seen a heavy truck with a CVT? No, and you probably never will. Because CVT's are not designed to do heavy work what so ever. Strictly a light duty transmission. I've been studying them for a long time now. I understand how they can give "some" better MPG (about 2-3 mpg better than a counter gear auto transmission). But that comes with a cost. Some say that most CVT failures has to do with overheating, and that if you add an aftermarket cooler to it, you can extend the life of the CVT (true for regular trans too but regular ones by nature last longer than CVTs) Repairs on CVT's? Totally unheard of. When it breaks you replace it, period. By a new one or working used one. They simply don't rebuild them,,,,,,, yet.
my dad used to have a kia rio 2012 automatic and then each time the car shift its like as if it pushes you backwards and it was so annoying but now he has an altima 2020.
@@uysidiam Honestly I am not disappointed. I love CVT since I don’t feel the jerks. But yes, I know many people like standard transmissions because that’s what they grew up with and habits or perceptions are hard to change. Since i learnt driving, i have been driving CVTs and when I drive standard i don’t like the feeling.
@@pinakmiku4999 I like the idea of conventional automatic transmissions because I think they outweigh the benefits of the cvt, not because they’ve been around longer. Cheaper to build, repair, and maintain to last. The CVT is good for casual non-sporty driving however a quality tuned automatic transmission won’t give you bad roughness and feeling under normal acceleration. A CVT relies on a belt which needs to be replaced after some time. Unfortunately unlike a normal car belt running the battery in the car the cvt’s are costly to maintain and require extra knowledge. With automatics you can simply drain and replace the transmission fluids which is much easier.
0AW CVT from audi is running like an angel with 210.000 km and every 30.0000km i change the oil and the filter specifically CVT oil from Extreme and adding Lubrguard.
@@alvinsimba734 I have driven CVTs, and I’m a technically minded guy, (computer repair tech) anyone working in the technical/mechanical field will generally get an almost… instinct when it comes to troubleshooting computers and peripheral devices, like printers/scanners and the like, and that …instinct carries over to other mechanical devices, no it doesn’t make me an auto mechanic, but it helps me understand the principles and basics… the CVT has far too many failure points for my taste, and anyone in the computer field knows how unreliable computers and electronics can be… With a CVT, you have a computer controlled transmission with multiple moving parts (failure points) that is more complicated than it needs to be (specifically I’m referring to the push belt of a CVT, 400+ flat metal plates held together by thin metal bands, a shrapnel grenade waiting to happen…) The Toyota E-CVT is different, I’m convinced it uses some kind of witchcraft ;) and it is reliable, but utterly boring and soulless The Dual Clutch is closer to a manual transmission in enjoyment, but far too complicated and with more failure points than a CVT (I owned a DSG VW Golf TDI, so I have first hand experience with DSG) Torque converter planetary automatic ? Boring, soulless, but reliable Manual? Simple, robust, reliable and fun! The transmission for me (also can pop start a manual when the battery goes dead, can’t do that with ANY automatic)
In Japanese-made cars, ATs have been inferior to CVTs in performance and reliability in many ways. AT has become a mechanism of the past. Nowadays, CVT has evolved significantly compared to AT. Additionally, roads in Japanese cities have many traffic lights, making manual transmission unpopular with many users.
The only thing that worries me about CVT is they are destined to fail. Belts don't last forever. Also, what are the effects on the belt if, let's say, my wheels got locked up in snow, ice, or mud but the engine keeps revving? The only feedback I'd sense is the sense of not moving anywhere. Would this shorten the lifespan of the belt in the CVT?
I’m not sure what you mean in snow mud etc the wheels are “locked up” in these conditions the wheels are not “locked up” generally -usually just spinning without grip . But with any transmission, including a manual clutch or automatic, If your wheels are genuinely locked up, (not turning) and your engine is revving then will strain or even break every single type of transmission.
@@2012TheAndromeda lol all good-spinning wheels are okay because they take most of the energy and heat away but any time you are applying energy i.e. rotational force from the engine. And if it is not getting transmitted through the gearbox to the wheel - if they are not rotating then the gearbox has to absorb all of that you just have to have a look at streetcar drags to see how many explode, clutches, and gearboxes from exactly that! The gearbox does not know, or if the wheels are actually driving the car forward or not as long as the wheels are turning in general terms, the gearbox is happy! 😃
the thing about menual is that you can instantly stop from going to gear 5 shift to gear 3 just incases of emergency the force of stop is quite instant instead of dead breaking
Cvt transmissions generally not very reliable with the exception of toyota cvt. This was proven with the prius since inception till now, cvt failures negligible
CVTs cannot handle very high torque. This will be obvious when the car is climbing uphill with high load. Some times the car simply wont go ahead. I have turned back many times in such situations.
I have many doubts on CVTs. You can rev a manual wildly and as long as you shift correctly the gears, no problem will arise. You can use full engine braking also. When engaged, the gears transmit the power directly. Modern autos can do equally well, and DSG even faster. But I have the sensation that CVTs will be always skidding and over revving the engine in strong accelerations, and would have little engine braking. They would be ok for slow daily driving, sure. Not that much for some sportive driving. Not an expert, sure. But I would like to hear more about this subject. I guess I will always prefer a good 6 speed manual anyway.
i have c300 4matic 2012 with 722.9 plus transmission. the mechanic put red oil 236.14 while the car needs oil 236.15. the car has done 14,000 km with red oil 236.14. the exchange has no problem so far. Should I change the gear oil? If I change the oil, can I cause a problem?
Unlike automatic. Modern automatic transmission blows your CVT transmission, the modern torque converter overcome the slippage issues, also DCT is wayy better than CVT despite it's not quick as CVT. But giving it's nature is very powerful and has wayy more torque than CVT.
I see lots of people saying automatic > cvt because it lasts longer while this is generally true it also depends on what car you have and how the driver treats there car. If you are just driving to and from work / school then their both gonna last a long time but if your racing and pushing speed then you should get a manual Yes automatic do last longer but cvts can last long too The average life of a automatic transmission is 150000 - 200000 while many can last a lot more that While a cvt can last as few as 100000 - 150000 but some have gone up too 300000 plus you can look up examples one of the greatest cvt’s are the ones in toyata Prius
@@Dish__Soap no, e-cvts and regular cvts are worlds apart, they function very differently, e-cvts still uses planetary gearsets that are controlled by electric motors where as regular cvts uses belts.
I have my suzuki celerio AT 2012,so far no problem,every 10 times change engine oil,i only change transmission oil,everyday my road routine is up and down in mountain roads...i dont like CVTs,its like rubberband,dont last,thumps down
The longevity of a manual gear box depends greatly on how it is operated. So, bad operators get shorter life out of it. And there are many drivers who never learned how to use the stick/clutch combination properly...
hsrlhfz ive always owned manuals, and most of the time i love it. So much control, you feel connected to the engine in a way. Only in heavy traffic do i curse myself for having a manual, having to constantly pull forward in 1st gear from a stop because auto drivers constantly creep forward. Also, clutch problems are a big deal. Ive had to replace multiple clutch slave and master cylinders in my cars over the years. In some cars the slave cylinder is INSIDE the transmission so its a huge job to replace. Ive even had to completely replace a clutch before and thats no small job. Overall though, i still like manual the most in terms of reliability and control. I feel assured knowing ill never have to spend 5 grand on an entire new transmission.
What if the steel belt is broken on a CVT transmission, what are the consequences? Friction between the pulleys & the chain could generate heat as well as more wear out. I wanted to buy a new car, but when I've seen that a lot of cars have CVT transmission but no option to be able to choose Automatic Transmission, I can not buy a new car. Because affordable cars have a CVT transmission, expensive top of the range models offering Automatic transmission. Car manufacturers should not impose CVT transmission to their customers, the customer should be making the decision, not the car manufacturers. Another problem with new car designs is the manufacturers are using a lot of plastic parts in the engine that is combustible material & subject to damage over time.
Looks like a belt pulley on golf cart. I’ll stick with my automatic transmission. Ask CVT owners if they like the ability to punch it and go effects. Oh that’s right, there is none
Am confused some people say cvt is good some says automatic is good 🤒 Toyota Camry has cvt and Hyundai Sonata has 6speed automatic……..so which should I choose Toyota or Hyundai ?
Toyota camry has a regular automatic transmission unless you want the camry hybrid. Hyundai just has good tech over toyota but cheap suspension whereas toyota is better mechanically especially the suspension compared to Hyundai at a price point. So if you someone that likes tech then Hyundai but if you want reliable experience then TOYOTA
@@alvinsimba734 thanks but it’s kinda hard to choose 🤪 I love tech but I love Camry exterior and also I am talking about hybrid Hyundai has better tech but Camry has better exterior
@@jstabdu71 here is how I will put it for you my brother... long term ownership of 7 plus years then toyota, for hyundai at best I will say 5 to 7 years. Me personally if i was picking of the two, toyota all day. I got a 2005 matrix along with 2020 corolla LE. So there you go.
Mam zamiar kupic nissan kaszkaj z cvt xtronic ale juz sam nie wiem tyle sie naczytalem ze sie dziwie ze ta firma ktora to produkuje jeszcze nie zbankrutowala ale przeciez samochody z cvt dalej sa na drogach wiec o co tu chodzi
They still on the road because it's cheaper to produce than automatic or manual wich is complicated and once broken the belt on CVT can't be fixed, only swapped for new one, thus more profit for the manufacturer.
Auto 6 is better. It is built with gears with tooth. metal drives metal. CVT has a belt, transmiting input by a belt, by friction. Friction ???? Compared to auto 6, lasts nothing. And chance to slide.
CVT fluid needs to be changed every 30k miles. Automatic fluid needs to be changed every 100k miles. The cost is roughly the same for each. This alone tells me to avoid CVTs.
Keep well away from CVT transmission they have a very poor reliability. In theory they sound like a good idea, but in reality they are rubbish. I have driven cars with CVT transmission and when you reach the speed you want to cruise at you need to back off the accelerator and then the engine revs will settle
When this video said not all cars can use a CVT transmission it was referring to the fact that CVT transmissions can only handle, at best, low power engines. That should be enough to warn buyers that these transmissions are weak/flimsy. Automatics on the other hand have been used on some of the most powerful mills. BINGO!
I feel in a cvt you can control your speed better, in automatics it just slips past the gears where you want to be... That's the best way I can explain it... I drove a cvt for 6 years and loved it compared to traditional automatic I'm currently driving
CVT has banned in F1 that why stupid people hate it because it too fast, they never care how incredible CVT has done, CVT is true of AUTO, hilarious when they call AT is auto while that shit still need clutch 😂😂
It's not really that sus when using adaptive cruise control especially going up hills, it actually maintains the speed even on those high elevations while using less gas as well. I found out with my current 2020 corolla LE with regular CVT.
If you will expect it will last long like normal manual or automatic it is not reliable, cause CVT has a different lifespan it is 50% less life than original transmission. But actually it depends on the manufacturer as well, through years it will improve like the old automatic. But for mercedes I think it will not last long as honda or toyota.
I just drove a Hyundai I10 with a CVT transmission, damn, that car pretty fast for a 1.2, all of that by keeping the engine RPM down and use less fuel CVT is OP af for economic cars
Automatic transmission is way better than a cvt transmission period. Ask all ppl who own a Nissan you will find out. Nissan had a big lawsuit against them over their piece of sht cvt transmissions.
I claim Bullshit ! CVTs' ONLY advantage is their cost to Mfg. They are shite /fragile transmissions. Full of potential failure issues. Derived from Scooters and Snow mobiles as a reference point..
CVT is not fuel efficient at all. You are lying as the engine suffer from reving high RPM too long. Well exp if that CVT has this fake Shifting trickiry, that fixes the engine stay reving high RPM for too long
![Comparing Manual Transmission with Automatic & CVT [In Detail]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YFTtHRdM-iU/mqdefault.jpg)
Don't give up on CVTs because of the car in comes in. Choose the right car manufacturer, don't choose NOT to buy a car because it has a CVT. Toyota vehicles with CVTs are all widespread, from the coldest to hottest corners of the planet. They run 500,000 km on CVTs with no problems. By following proper maintenance schedule and not driving like a maniac your CVT will last just as long as any other transmission. Subaru WRX CVT, lots of power and lots of heat generated, still going strong!
Toyota’s CVT is different than the push belt or chain based shit that Nissan/Subaru/Honda uses, Toyota’s E-CVT is closer to a planetary automatic transmission than a belt/chain based CVT and is actually reliable
Even though I loathe CVT in any form, and want the manual to come back, I have to admit Toyota’s E-CVT is reliable and functional, unlike belt/chain based CVT
Toyota CVT had many problems to fix very expensive and very often, never buy toyota CVT mission car
CVT has banned in F1 that why stupid people hate it because it too fast, they never care how incredible CVT has done, CVT is true of AUTO, hilarious when they call AT is auto while that shit still need clutch 😂😂
Is Mitsubishi Elicpse Cross good?
@@misya2480 yes it is
Automatic transmission wins it for me..... When he said the CVT needs a proper mechanic n doesnt last long... Case closed.
Well now, Toyota and Honda cvt can last just as long as normal automatics
@@gime5323 inherently. cvt's can never match the reliability of an automatic with physical gears.
belt can never be as durable as physical gears. its just physics. and more moving parts means more wear.
@@happyraider815 300,000miles is enough.
@@shaddragt7329 im sure it is. my only point is its not true that cvt can last just as long as the planetary gear automatics or dct automatics. its not just true.
I see lots of people saying automatic > cvt because it lasts longer while this is generally true it also depends on what car you have and how the driver treats there car. If you are just driving to and from work / school then their both gonna last a long time but if your racing and pushing speed then you should get a manual
Yes automatic do last longer but cvts can last long too
The average life of a automatic transmission is 150000 - 200000 while many can last a lot more that
While a cvt can last as few as 100000 up too 300000 plus you can look up examples one of the greatest cvt’s are the ones in toyata Prius
The best is Toyota's eCVT which has no rubber bands, no clutches and no torque convertor, is much more efficient, reliable and long lasting... all those Prius taxis with 500,000 miles on their original engine and transmission can't be wrong.
150k KM on a CVT honda city and never had an issue.
Maybe it depends how you used it, i have a 2003 lancer cedia CVT 19 years now, but still in good condition still smooth in shifting!
Lol, that's my daily. Even turbocharged with a TD04, 19 years with driving it like mad, the CVT is still in good condition
But less power compared to an AT
there are no shifting in CVT
Cvt is just like the engine of motorcycle scooter am I right?
Yes, that is correct basically one gear
Yes, both use pulleys and.belt system
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Yes like the "gearbox" in a sccoter" or a gearbox in many agricultural machines
correct
I'm old school no matter whatever transmission they innovate .Manual gear box for life.
On paper, CVTs are absolutely incredible. The concept of a seamless transmission where you don't feel a shift at all and can maximise the efficiency/lifespan of your engine is mind blowing. In practice however, the sheer cost of manufacturing, maintaining, training for maintaining, time maintaining, and the special parts make it a very poor choice when compared to manual or automatic transmissions. Thankfully, CVTs seem to be getting better in terms of reliability and some can last a long time, but in general they are too difficult and exorbitantly expensive to realistically maintain. Repairing CVTs is a nightmare to the point where you'd be better off replacing the transmission entirely if something breaks, and that is not only horribly cost inefficient, but also wasteful.
Manual transmissions will always reign supreme in terms of cost and ease of repair.
And, of course, pleasure in driving...
Manual u have you change the clutch pretty often
Auto 6 Speed is mine!!
But still nothing beats Manual drive sensation !
"They don't last as long as a conventional transmission." Nothing else needs to be said, they're a failure waiting to happen.
Is all true cvt are not very reliable
It’s always been Nissans CVT that failed, due to Jatco manufacturing shitty CVTS. Toyota’s and Honda’s CVTS have been somewhat reliable
I think Subaru’s CVTs are alright
210k miles on my Mitsubishi CVT and still going strong.
@@jakeeigner what Mitsubishi model and year ?
my toyota vios from 2012 with a cvt is now at 313,000 KM. Then again, most toyotas are indestructable.
They won't last long...IF YOU DON'T TAKE CARE OF IT...just like any car part. I love my CVT. Great power and great ride.
How you take care of it?
@@Pablotercero90 just follow the maintenance
It still not strong as automatic transmission
@@ramonpagan695 or a manual
Automatoc transmission can last 10-15years
Today (2023) CVT is replacing AT transmissions vehicles (for small cars)
why are CVTs costlier to repair when they have just two pulleys and a belt as compared to the several planetary gear based components of a auto?
Watch videos of engineers dismantling a CVT transmission, it's far more than that, it's a complex transmission with many parts, the automatic transmission is far less complex than a CVT.
For me it's not about negative perceptions, feelings or sensations of the CVT. It needs to be reliable and able to be maintained by myself (DIYer) Not by a qualified mechanic, too, by the very nature of it's design incredibly expensive to fix. YTube abounds with videos of failed CVT's and crippling cost. Manufacturers have recalled thousand and thousands of these failed transmissions. Yep it's good they will fix (most times). Life's complicated enough without having this failure. Drop this concept and start again. Kind Regards
Fluid changes are key when it comes to CVT
@@alvinsimba734 How often?
@@jelanbulger2268 for the brand of vehicle it's different. With my toyota service its in the manual, 60k miles and also I believe that fluid change is also one of the bigger maintenance service along with other stuff around that mileage.
@@jelanbulger2268YT’s famous Car Wizard recommends every 25-30K. If you tow a camper on a two-week vacation, it’s probably a good idea to change the CVT fluid after that, too.
@@JBM425 I seriously doubt you are going to be towing with a CVT transmission. You see, a CVT (unspoken by most evaluators) is really only a "light duty transmission". Have you ever seen a heavy truck with a CVT? No, and you probably never will. Because CVT's are not designed to do heavy work what so ever. Strictly a light duty transmission.
I've been studying them for a long time now. I understand how they can give "some" better MPG (about 2-3 mpg better than a counter gear auto transmission). But that comes with a cost. Some say that most CVT failures has to do with overheating, and that if you add an aftermarket cooler to it, you can extend the life of the CVT (true for regular trans too but regular ones by nature last longer than CVTs)
Repairs on CVT's? Totally unheard of. When it breaks you replace it, period. By a new one or working used one. They simply don't rebuild them,,,,,,, yet.
Car manufacturers these days choose CVT so their cars won't last longer and consumers would have to buy a new one every 5 - 10 years.
CVT has a better feel and very fuel efficient. I drove a automatic then a cvt after the automatic transmission was like riding a donkey.
my dad used to have a kia rio 2012 automatic and then each time the car shift its like as if it pushes you backwards and it was so annoying but now he has an altima 2020.
CVT is better. Smooth acceleration without feeling that jerky gear shifts in a standard automatic transmission
Sorry to disappoint but others love that
@@uysidiam Honestly I am not disappointed. I love CVT since I don’t feel the jerks. But yes, I know many people like standard transmissions because that’s what they grew up with and habits or perceptions are hard to change. Since i learnt driving, i have been driving CVTs and when I drive standard i don’t like the feeling.
@@pinakmiku4999 I like the idea of conventional automatic transmissions because I think they outweigh the benefits of the cvt, not because they’ve been around longer. Cheaper to build, repair, and maintain to last. The CVT is good for casual non-sporty driving however a quality tuned automatic transmission won’t give you bad roughness and feeling under normal acceleration. A CVT relies on a belt which needs to be replaced after some time. Unfortunately unlike a normal car belt running the battery in the car the cvt’s are costly to maintain and require extra knowledge. With automatics you can simply drain and replace the transmission fluids which is much easier.
Mitsubishi Colt Plus 1.6 CVT Mivec - no issues for 7yrs.
Automatic is better to me. CVT is like you accelerate but still on the clutch.
0AW CVT from audi is running like an angel with 210.000 km and every 30.0000km i change the oil and the filter specifically CVT oil from Extreme and adding Lubrguard.
CVT Is the future of any car factory latterly .. u will see that after 10 years
And 10 transmission replacements, CVT have no durability or reliability, especially not the Jatco shit.
And in 10 years cars are electric
@@MacTechG4 nissan must have haunted you in regards to CVTs, I have a toyota cvt and has been great compared to my automatic...
@@alvinsimba734 I have driven CVTs, and I’m a technically minded guy, (computer repair tech) anyone working in the technical/mechanical field will generally get an almost… instinct when it comes to troubleshooting computers and peripheral devices, like printers/scanners and the like, and that …instinct carries over to other mechanical devices, no it doesn’t make me an auto mechanic, but it helps me understand the principles and basics…
the CVT has far too many failure points for my taste, and anyone in the computer field knows how unreliable computers and electronics can be…
With a CVT, you have a computer controlled transmission with multiple moving parts (failure points) that is more complicated than it needs to be (specifically I’m referring to the push belt of a CVT, 400+ flat metal plates held together by thin metal bands, a shrapnel grenade waiting to happen…)
The Toyota E-CVT is different, I’m convinced it uses some kind of witchcraft ;) and it is reliable, but utterly boring and soulless
The Dual Clutch is closer to a manual transmission in enjoyment, but far too complicated and with more failure points than a CVT (I owned a DSG VW Golf TDI, so I have first hand experience with DSG)
Torque converter planetary automatic ? Boring, soulless, but reliable
Manual? Simple, robust, reliable and fun! The transmission for me (also can pop start a manual when the battery goes dead, can’t do that with ANY automatic)
For commuters but not for truck drivers. I rather trust my old school transmission. Tacomas easily past 500k miles. Tundra was 1 million miles.
Not all cvt's are poor. Toyota and honda are imho the best
ALL CVTs are poor…
Fixed it for you, CVT sucks, removes all enjoyment from driving.
CVT is the future most manufacture might try to make part stronger for idiots who will not use it for intended use but the concept will still remain.
Big mistake when driving cvts is people like to floor them like regular automatics.
Exactly
In Japanese-made cars, ATs have been inferior to CVTs in performance and reliability in many ways. AT has become a mechanism of the past. Nowadays, CVT has evolved significantly compared to AT. Additionally, roads in Japanese cities have many traffic lights, making manual transmission unpopular with many users.
The only thing that worries me about CVT is they are destined to fail. Belts don't last forever.
Also, what are the effects on the belt if, let's say, my wheels got locked up in snow, ice, or mud but the engine keeps revving? The only feedback I'd sense is the sense of not moving anywhere. Would this shorten the lifespan of the belt in the CVT?
I’m not sure what you mean in snow mud etc the wheels are “locked up” in these conditions the wheels are not “locked up” generally -usually just spinning without grip . But with any transmission, including a manual clutch or automatic, If your wheels are genuinely locked up, (not turning) and your engine is revving then will strain or even break every single type of transmission.
@@malcolmwhite6588 Yea asked that question badly. But you gave me the answer I was looking for. Thank you!
@@2012TheAndromeda lol all good-spinning wheels are okay because they take most of the energy and heat away but any time you are applying energy i.e. rotational force from the engine. And if it is not getting transmitted through the gearbox to the wheel - if they are not rotating then the gearbox has to absorb all of that you just have to have a look at streetcar drags to see how many explode, clutches, and gearboxes from exactly that! The gearbox does not know, or if the wheels are actually driving the car forward or not as long as the wheels are turning in general terms, the gearbox is happy! 😃
the thing about menual is that you can instantly stop from going to gear 5 shift to gear 3 just incases of emergency the force of stop is quite instant instead of dead breaking
Fear psycosis
You can do it with automatic and cvt transmission, just put it in manual model and downshift it
I drive manual and recently switched to automatic. It's not really that bad. There are low gears too all you're really eliminating is the clutch
Cvt transmissions generally not very reliable with the exception of toyota cvt. This was proven with the prius since inception till now, cvt failures negligible
Subaru has very reliable CVT's. Nissan and GM's have been having the most problems with their CVT's.
CVTs cannot handle very high torque. This will be obvious when the car is climbing uphill with high load. Some times the car simply wont go ahead. I have turned back many times in such situations.
I have many doubts on CVTs. You can rev a manual wildly and as long as you shift correctly the gears, no problem will arise. You can use full engine braking also. When engaged, the gears transmit the power directly. Modern autos can do equally well, and DSG even faster. But I have the sensation that CVTs will be always skidding and over revving the engine in strong accelerations, and would have little engine braking. They would be ok for slow daily driving, sure. Not that much for some sportive driving. Not an expert, sure. But I would like to hear more about this subject. I guess I will always prefer a good 6 speed manual anyway.
toyota 140.000 kilometers 11 yars cvt no problem
That's less than 100k miles. Let us know in the future after you reach 200 thousand kilometers
I have an mg 5 core cvt now, i dont have to say for this car..... Very smooth to ride
Planning to get 1, how's the maintenance? And parts availability? How long you've been using it?
Ill gladly sacrifice mpg for durability
Do the math, the cost of repairing cvt's vs mpg.
CVTs are quite reliable actually if used proper
i have c300 4matic 2012 with 722.9 plus transmission. the mechanic put red oil 236.14 while the car needs oil 236.15. the car has done 14,000 km with red oil 236.14. the exchange has no problem so far. Should I change the gear oil? If I change the oil, can I cause a problem?
Why are they showing an AMG GT black series, it has a DCT automatic transmission
Most of the mentioned cvt disadvantages are not true in modern days... Today cvt is just as reliable as any automatic
They are still breaking down on new cars with less than a year on the road that’s completely unacceptable
@@cipher1893 Not the e-CVT's from Toyota/Lexus.
Unlike automatic. Modern automatic transmission blows your CVT transmission, the modern torque converter overcome the slippage issues, also DCT is wayy better than CVT despite it's not quick as CVT. But giving it's nature is very powerful and has wayy more torque than CVT.
Well explained. Very educative
CVT transmissions are good for 1 thing backyard minibikes.
I see lots of people saying automatic > cvt because it lasts longer while this is generally true it also depends on what car you have and how the driver treats there car. If you are just driving to and from work / school then their both gonna last a long time but if your racing and pushing speed then you should get a manual
Yes automatic do last longer but cvts can last long too
The average life of a automatic transmission is 150000 - 200000 while many can last a lot more that
While a cvt can last as few as 100000 - 150000 but some have gone up too 300000 plus you can look up examples one of the greatest cvt’s are the ones in toyata Prius
toyotas hybrid cvts and regular cvts are worlds apart.
@@AlineaEuros I literally said this in the lost sentence of what I typed
@@Dish__Soap no, e-cvts and regular cvts are worlds apart, they function very differently, e-cvts still uses planetary gearsets that are controlled by electric motors where as regular cvts uses belts.
@@AlineaEuros that’s cool man but I didn’t ask
@@AlineaEuros also the video is about Cvt not E-Cvt
I have my suzuki celerio AT 2012,so far no problem,every 10 times change engine oil,i only change transmission oil,everyday my road routine is up and down in mountain roads...i dont like CVTs,its like rubberband,dont last,thumps down
Simple and up to the point video
Manual ❤️❤️❤️
The longevity of a manual gear box depends greatly on how it is operated. So, bad operators get shorter life out of it. And there are many drivers who never learned how to use the stick/clutch combination properly...
driving manual in heavy traffic is a freaking nightmare
hsrlhfz ive always owned manuals, and most of the time i love it. So much control, you feel connected to the engine in a way. Only in heavy traffic do i curse myself for having a manual, having to constantly pull forward in 1st gear from a stop because auto drivers constantly creep forward. Also, clutch problems are a big deal. Ive had to replace multiple clutch slave and master cylinders in my cars over the years. In some cars the slave cylinder is INSIDE the transmission so its a huge job to replace. Ive even had to completely replace a clutch before and thats no small job. Overall though, i still like manual the most in terms of reliability and control. I feel assured knowing ill never have to spend 5 grand on an entire new transmission.
@@sossoya86 A nightmare for you but not for some of us.
What if the steel belt is broken on a CVT transmission, what are the consequences? Friction between the pulleys & the chain could generate heat as well as more wear out. I wanted to buy a new car, but when I've seen that a lot of cars have CVT transmission but no option to be able to choose Automatic Transmission, I can not buy a new car. Because affordable cars have a CVT transmission, expensive top of the range models offering Automatic transmission. Car manufacturers should not impose CVT transmission to their customers, the customer should be making the decision, not the car manufacturers. Another problem with new car designs is the manufacturers are using a lot of plastic parts in the engine that is combustible material & subject to damage over time.
Planned obsolescence.they don't want it to last too long so you go buy another. Even bulbs are intentionally designed to fail after certain usage
Looks like a belt pulley on golf cart. I’ll stick with my automatic transmission. Ask CVT owners if they like the ability to punch it and go effects. Oh that’s right, there is none
Am confused some people say cvt is good some says automatic is good 🤒 Toyota Camry has cvt and Hyundai Sonata has 6speed automatic……..so which should I choose Toyota or Hyundai ?
Toyota camry has a regular automatic transmission unless you want the camry hybrid. Hyundai just has good tech over toyota but cheap suspension whereas toyota is better mechanically especially the suspension compared to Hyundai at a price point. So if you someone that likes tech then Hyundai but if you want reliable experience then TOYOTA
@@alvinsimba734 thanks but it’s kinda hard to choose 🤪 I love tech but I love Camry exterior and also I am talking about hybrid Hyundai has better tech but Camry has better exterior
@@jstabdu71 here is how I will put it for you my brother... long term ownership of 7 plus years then toyota, for hyundai at best I will say 5 to 7 years. Me personally if i was picking of the two, toyota all day. I got a 2005 matrix along with 2020 corolla LE. So there you go.
@@alvinsimba734 thanks for the advice 🙏🏻
If you like driving slow get cvt. If like driving fast and mad or breaking transmission get automatic or manual.
I'll take a CVT it's a smoothie ride. But buy the extension warranty
Yea I'd rather pick automatic transmission and a standard manual transmission
Manual gear box with stick shifter still the best.
I'm driving a 09 murano with 183k miles and it still shifts like a dream 😂 and pulls hills great
Cap
Not surpassing why cheapest suv brand Chevrolet and Nissan use CVT which is a major turnoff in my new purchase search
I tried CVT 15 years ago and will never made a step back to automatic. NEVER EVER!
It has come a long way
It’s cheaper to replace than a automatic and you save enough money on gas to justify it.
Nice video and good reviws
Is anyone have Lexus NX CTV ???
Planing to get one... but after this video 😔
I never like car with CVT, its like youre driving a scooter except with 4 wheels
I prefer AT..why because there is less power in cvt.less exictement.high expensive to maintain a cvt
Mam zamiar kupic nissan kaszkaj z cvt xtronic ale juz sam nie wiem tyle sie naczytalem ze sie dziwie ze ta firma ktora to produkuje jeszcze nie zbankrutowala ale przeciez samochody z cvt dalej sa na drogach wiec o co tu chodzi
They still on the road because it's cheaper to produce than automatic or manual wich is complicated and once broken the belt on CVT can't be fixed, only swapped for new one, thus more profit for the manufacturer.
Ale żeby zerwać łańcuch to trzeba się postarać tak sadze
Auto 6 is better. It is built with gears with tooth. metal drives metal. CVT has a belt, transmiting input by a belt, by friction. Friction ???? Compared to auto 6, lasts nothing. And chance to slide.
FinallyI found someone who raps faster than Eminem
Cvt is better ❤❤❤ fuel efficiency .less parts
CVT fluid needs to be changed every 30k miles. Automatic fluid needs to be changed every 100k miles. The cost is roughly the same for each. This alone tells me to avoid CVTs.
Automatics interval starting on 100K miles then continue the suicide 😁😁🤣🤣
I have Subaru CVT is sucks . Dripping so bad at slope
Are you driving it too hard
Keep well away from CVT transmission they have a very poor reliability.
In theory they sound like a good idea, but in reality they are rubbish.
I have driven cars with CVT transmission and when you reach the speed you want to cruise at you need to back off the accelerator and then the engine revs will settle
Auto all day
Has chevrolet any cvt transmission vehicle ?
Wow good explanation paps. Thank u...
CVT Transmission looks like more mini bike torque converter
CVT IS JUST A CHEAPER VERSION
OF A AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
OLD SCHOOL IS ALWAYS BEST
REAL ENGINEERING
CVT IS A NONSENSE SHORT TERM
VERSION
I'd rather have either a conventional automatic transmission or a manual transmission.
When this video said not all cars can use a CVT transmission it was referring to the fact that CVT transmissions can only handle, at best, low power engines. That should be enough to warn buyers that these transmissions are weak/flimsy.
Automatics on the other hand have been used on some of the most powerful mills.
BINGO!
Cvt are excellent on compact cars like the corolla and civic but not on big SUVs
I feel in a cvt you can control your speed better, in automatics it just slips past the gears where you want to be... That's the best way I can explain it... I drove a cvt for 6 years and loved it compared to traditional automatic I'm currently driving
CVT has banned in F1 that why stupid people hate it because it too fast, they never care how incredible CVT has done, CVT is true of AUTO, hilarious when they call AT is auto while that shit still need clutch 😂😂
Nissan cvt is too much problems.. Not good
Can CVT swap to others transmission?
No you cannot.
cvt is sus going up hills and with that slingshot compare to the automatics imo
It's not really that sus when using adaptive cruise control especially going up hills, it actually maintains the speed even on those high elevations while using less gas as well. I found out with my current 2020 corolla LE with regular CVT.
Auto feel better at to me I don't like cvt they feel delayed
Please add Turkish subtitles to your videos. Turkey has a population of 85000000. Your views and subscribers will increase
I have a cvt car and will never buy another one, the rotten thing has buggered up at only 35000kms, it is not good enough.
Is CVT i Mercedes Benz A class, second generation reliable?
If you will expect it will last long like normal manual or automatic it is not reliable, cause CVT has a different lifespan it is 50% less life than original transmission. But actually it depends on the manufacturer as well, through years it will improve like the old automatic. But for mercedes I think it will not last long as honda or toyota.
Good video
I just drove a Hyundai I10 with a CVT transmission, damn, that car pretty fast for a 1.2, all of that by keeping the engine RPM down and use less fuel
CVT is OP af for economic cars
Huynhdai i10 had a CVT??
@@manhhung38 yes of course, you didn't know about it ?, And it's very efficient and fast with it
@@yacinealg152 in Vietnam we didn’t have that model, only manual and 4at transmissions.
Automatic transmission is way better than a cvt transmission period. Ask all ppl who own a Nissan you will find out. Nissan had a big lawsuit against them over their piece of sht cvt transmissions.
Been driving since 1981...just pure non sense...it's up to you
I sold my cvt car and I bought a normal car with conventional transmission
Manual is the best for me...auto are for ladies men...real men use three pedals...
do you mean real men use ego?
I claim Bullshit ! CVTs' ONLY advantage is their cost to Mfg.
They are shite /fragile transmissions. Full of potential failure issues. Derived from Scooters and Snow mobiles as a reference point..
CVTs are expensive as all hell and don't last I have one with my new car why is the tranny more then the engine?
Artificial script readers are awful. It sounds like a poorly programmed robot. I hate this lazy trend.
thanks robot guy
Na I'm good I'll stick to my 5 speed in my 91 GTO
CVT is not fuel efficient at all. You are lying as the engine suffer from reving high RPM too long. Well exp if that CVT has this fake Shifting trickiry, that fixes the engine stay reving high RPM for too long
Good information
I like cvt
I hate to be that guy...... your thumbnail shows CVT for both transmissions.
Lol
cvt belt slip car stops ..
Not CVT
Mercedes does not use CVTs!!!
Automatic
matic
O i like auto transmission
Cvt is better bec. It could easily get the top speed that you want.
Until it self destructs, CVT has absolutely no reliability
@@MacTechG4 correct, just like a scooter the belt is prone to breakage