Auto Transmission question
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Auto Transmission question
I was wondering if there's really any difference between column mounted autos or the 'stick' type ones? I'd take a guess that maybe the stick-type ones are closer to the transmission/don't have to go through column, which maybe would be less parts to go wrong?
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From: Houston
Originally Posted by arin
I was wondering if there's really any difference between column mounted autos or the 'stick' type ones? I'd take a guess that maybe the stick-type ones are closer to the transmission/don't have to go through column, which maybe would be less parts to go wrong?
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From: Oak Harbor, OH
The only real difference is in the linkage. The floor mounted shifters use a cable instead of rods, so they are actually more prone to breaking because cables freeze up, where if you keep the linkages greased they'll last forever.
