A small correction. The transmission IS purely mechanical. The torque converter IS hydrostatic in that the power is coupled through it by the transmission fluid. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> wrote: > > > Thanks for the comment but you are not completly clear either on how > an automatic transmission works. Yes, it does have hydraulics inside > but they are ONLY used for control. The power flow is EXCLUSIVELY > through planetary gearsets and clutches. The shift computer controls To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/