How do I know what transmission to buy?

Another way is to crawl under the vehicle and look for part numbers. Using a good flashlight, look for part numbers stamped into the transmission pan or the transmission itself. Your local auto part store or dealer will be able to cross-reference the numbers to determine the kind of transmission the part belongs to.

Can u put any transmission on any car?

Hi there, thanks for writing in. The short answer is, no you cannot. The transmission control module and the entire powertrain wiring harness are designed for the car to have the exact CVT transmission. Despite the terrible reliability of these CVT transmissions, it is your only practical option for replacement.

How can I tell if I have a Allison Transmission?

Transmission serial numbers can be found on the Transmission data plate. The serial number of an Allison transmission may be located on the transmission data plate. This can be located on the side of the transmission. This data plate is usually found on the lower rear face of the rear housing.

How do you identify an automatic transmission?

Essentially, if you must shift gears yourself, you have a manual transmission. But if you place your car into drive or reverse to make it move, the transmission is an automatic. So if your car doesn’t have a clutch pedal, it has an automatic transmission.

Can I put a manual transmission in an automatic?

In order to install a manual transmission into a car that currently has an automatic, you’ll also need a new clutch, flywheel, shift assembly, and pedal assembly. Unfortunately, even the brake pedal of your existing pedal assembly isn’t compatible and will need to be replaced.

Can you swap a manual transmission to automatic?

Can you change a manual transmission to automatic in a vehicle? Simply put, yes you can.

Is CVT automatic or manual?

Even if you don’t know much about how a transmission works, you have probably heard of the manual and the automatic. The CVT is the newest type of transmission. It is sometimes referred to as the shiftless transmission and is a type of automatic.

Why choose a C-16 truck engine?

Caterpillar C-16 Truck Engines offer a wide operating range and high torque rise which promotes the use of transmissions with fewer gears. Even with this built-in feature, heavy/specialty haulers must remember their trucks should be geared to achieve the appropriate compromise between startability and desired road speed.

What are the specs of a cat C-16 engine?

Diesel Truck Engine Cat C-16 performance data. Operating Range – (1200–2100) 900 rpm. Maximum Engine – 2120 rpm. Governed Speed — 2100 rpm. Advertised hp – 575 (428) kW. Max hp @ 1700 rpm – 575 (428) kW. Peak Torque — 1850 (2516) lb-ft (N•m) Peak Torque — 1200 rpm. Torque rise – 32\%.

Where can I get a C-16 analysis for my truck?

If any of the following conditions are present, special attention should be given to proper transmission and axle specifications. A complete Caterpillar Truck Engine Pro (TEP) C-16 analysis is available from your local Caterpillar or truck dealer.

When did the C15 engine change to C16?

In 2000 CAT made quite a few changes to the block structure for better sealing of gaskets, with these changes they changed the name of the engine to reflect the liter size, hence the names C-15 and C-16. These engines were built until Sept. 2002 when the new emission standards came into effect.