Does a car with automatic transmission have a clutch?

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  1. BlissfulWriter profile image72
    BlissfulWriterposted 12 years ago

    Does a car with automatic transmission have a clutch?

    I know it doesn't have an extra pedal, but is there an internal clutch.  In other words, is there such as thing as "the clutch going bad" in an automatic transmission car?

  2. Brett.Tesol profile image55
    Brett.Tesolposted 12 years ago

    As far as I am aware, that is one big benefit of automatic transmissions. You won't need to keep replacing clutches. However, if you are unlucky ... depending on the vehicles age ... you may at some point need to replace the transmission (far less common, but it does happen).

    Make sure you keep an eye on the fluid levels for the automatic transmission though, as neglecting this can lead to a new transmission being required far faster.

    Hope this helps

  3. profile image0
    wilbury4posted 12 years ago

    Yes it does, an automatic clutch, that engages as you accelerate. When the engine is idling the clutch disengages, hence you can be in drive with your engine ticking over but not moving.

  4. edhan profile image37
    edhanposted 12 years ago

    Yes it does has a clutch. In automatic transmission car, the clutch will adjust itself according to the speed of the car traveling. Therefore it will not be as fast as a racing car that uses manual clutch.

    If you are thinking of driving fast to overtake cars in highway, then it will be better to have a manual clutch so that you can easily changes your clutch to have the speed.

    In the past, I do not like automatic transmission as it breaks down quite often and costly to replace. But now it is so common in most cars and the cost has dipped so for convenient driving, I choose it.

  5. mcrawford76 profile image89
    mcrawford76posted 12 years ago

    https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/5175422_f260.jpg

    Actually an automatic transmission has several clutches. One between every other gear.

    To see it better go to http://www.procarcare.com/images/shar/e … 52KG02.gif

  6. passionatewritter profile image57
    passionatewritterposted 7 years ago

    It has several automatic clutches. My own car is with manual clutch but my uncle repair cars and I had helped him to repair one that it is automatic. I spoke with him about those type of cars and the automatic transmission. He told me that it has several clutches.

  7. profile image53
    M Hassan Virkposted 7 years ago

    Yes, it does!
    but it's more complicated clutch system as compared to manual transmission.

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  9. Shreyansh Kaushik profile image61
    Shreyansh Kaushikposted 7 years ago

    There in no clutch in cars with automatic transmission rather they have an amazingly working thing called "Torque Converter". It is situated in between the engine and the transmission. Torque Converter is a type of fluid coupling which allows engine to turn independently of the transmission. Eventually both the clutch and the torque converter accomplish the same thing.

  10. Divya Goel profile image60
    Divya Goelposted 7 years ago

    It does have a clutch, not a manual clutch, not the clutch which you can operate, but a clutch plate that changes the gear automatically

    1. Baily John profile image57
      Baily Johnposted 6 years agoin reply to this

      Yes it does have
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    jk jaksonposted 6 years ago

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  12. Graffiti2Graphics profile image59
    Graffiti2Graphicsposted 6 years ago

    Yes it does it has a donut shape (I can't remember it's official name) but it is filled with liquid which is tranny fluid (red in Color) and it has fins on both inside sides like a fan blades and when the engine RPM's increase the blades on the Engine side push the fluid over onto the fins on the transmission side and in turn, turn the shafts that lead into the transmission which will move the gears, plates and finally out the back of the transmission to the drive shaft down to the rear axle.

  13. profile image61
    alexlanisterposted 2 months ago

    In a traditional automatic transmission, there is no clutch pedal as you find in a manual transmission vehicle. However, automatic transmissions do have a component called a torque converter that serves a similar purpose.

    The torque converter in an automatic transmission allows the engine to spin independently of the transmission. It consists of an impeller, a turbine, and a stator. The impeller is connected to the engine, and the turbine is connected to the transmission input shaft. Transmission fluid circulates within the torque converter, and as the impeller turns, it creates fluid flow that drives the turbine, transferring power to the transmission.

    While a torque converter performs a role similar to a clutch, it operates using hydraulic fluid rather than a manual engagement mechanism. Therefore, issues related to a "bad clutch" in a manual transmission, such as a slipping clutch, do not directly apply to traditional automatic transmissions.

    That said, automatic transmissions can experience problems like slipping, delayed engagement, or rough shifting, which may be indicative of internal issues. These issues are typically related to other components within the automatic transmission, such as the torque converter, transmission fluid pump, or solenoids. If you experience any irregularities with your automatic transmission, it's advisable to have a qualified mechanic diagnose, or check the https://www.a1autotransport.com/ blog, and address the specific problem.

 
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