How to distinguish a carton-machine from the variator

Many when buying a car already know, in which direction to make a choice - a box-machine or mechanic. But those who chose the machine faced with difficulty - how to distinguish the variator from automatic transmission. After all, the variator, in essence, only a simple variation of the automatic transmission.

You must view all the accompanying documents on the machine. You can also pay attention to the designation on the engine. If the machine is installed in the machine, the combinations of letters will be at or A. If the variator is installed, then the characters will be CVT.

Sometimes you can see information about the car online, various catalogs and brochures. Thus, you can see the type of transmission installed on a particular car.

Look at the signs of speeds at the place of switching the lever box. The box-machine after the speed "D" has the speed of "L" and "2". The variator is only "l".

Sit down the steering wheel and create conditions for dynamic overclocking. If when switching speeds, the gearbox will give clicks and the tachometer readings will increase, then before you the variator.

When traveling, find a plot to the mountain. Stop the car and release the brake. If the machine starts slow motion in the slide, then you are a box-machine. The variator in such a situation first passes a little back and will not go at idle.

If you independently determine the type of box failed, we advise you to visit the maintenance station. A good specialist will be able to give you an answer to the question, looking at the car bottom.