CVT Operation - Part II - Transmission Digest

CVT Operation – Part II

Just like step type transmissions, CVT’s, come in various models some more difficult to diagnose and repair than others. Time and effort however need to be spent becoming familiar with the transmission types. The more that are tackled, the easier they should become to service.

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