Comments on: Hyundai reveals fuel-efficient six-speed auto

By: Spitfire

Spitfire — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:09:13 +0000

Minnow, your last two sentences says it all. Your sarcasm has been noted.

By: Minnow

Minnow — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:13:48 +0000

Realcars exactly, if the oil gets too hot it burns the oil which is why tranny coolers are good to have. The newer transmissions will actually disengage the torque convertor when stopped at the lights to save fuel and also would help lengthen the life of the oil. Its important to change the oil because clutch material will be carried in the oil, pieces of metal will be left behind (why there are magnets in the pan) if driven aggressively and if they get in the torque convertor thats not good. All auto’s need to be serviced and manufacturers tell their customers they’re non serviceable!! And i’m sure you’s can think of many reasons why.

By: realcars

realcars — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:36:44 +0000

Falcon autos are good for about 200,000klms if not serviced.Replaced the one in my au ute at 210,000klms.

My mechanic has same ute with close to 300,000klms now like mine and still original but he services the auto every 40,000klms.

U are possibly right spitfire they would all benefit from an oil change every year or two.

By: Spitfire

Spitfire — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:05:35 +0000

Realcars, perhaps that is why The Dog and Lemon Guide states that most modern auto transmissions shit themselves between 100 & 150k’s with an expensive repair bill.

Oh and another thing they also said to avoid a CVT transmission like the plague. I agree with them on that one.

By: realcars

realcars — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:59:08 +0000

I think u will find that most modern autos including the four speed units don’t require an oil change anymore.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:24:41 +0000

Nice to see an auto giant getting serious about efficiency instead of annual “tweaks” to engine management systems.

By: Yianni

Yianni — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:27:34 +0000

This would be a beauty in the i30 range, especially the diesel.

The current 4 speed auto in the diesel i30 is terrible when compared to the manual for fuel consumption.

This auto could make the i30 diesel a real winner if it does find its way in to it.

I think Hyundai would be silly to continue with the crappy 4 speed auto they currently have.

By: nameless

nameless — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:25:26 +0000

Yeah if they could fit this in the i30 crdi it would be a beauty!

By: Ivan

Ivan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:05:52 +0000

sorry…my bad!

Maintenance free gearbox….did they invent a type of oil that never breaks down or something??? (that would be the biggest invention…although the most environmentally unfriendly)

By: acfsambo

acfsambo — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:04:36 +0000

Ivan, yes its a transaxle but it is for a “transversely mounted” engine, aka east-west engine, so it is a transaxle for a FF layout car.

(Most Hyundai’s a FF layout)

By: The Salesman

The Salesman — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:31:17 +0000

I would expect Kia would see this new technology as well. It is the Hyundai – Kia Automotive group.

By: JEYKL & HYDE

JEYKL & HYDE — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:54:06 +0000

i’d have an issue with “maintence free”auto tranny.what happens when say a gasket starts leaking..

By: OSU811

OSU811 — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:33:43 +0000

Take note subaru, if hyundai can do it. then surely subaru can develop there own 6speed auto to go with there symmetrical awd configeration.. ITS TIME!!!

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:25:06 +0000

Leading the way with smart R&D and not lagging like most!

By: tack

tack — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:21:24 +0000

To OSU811,

Ask to Toyota first !!!

By: Ivan

Ivan — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:21:07 +0000

Good on Hyundai. At least they came up with something.

People, this is a transaxle transmission, can’t retrofit into a FF car. And making the gearbox to have AWD is much more difficult than you think.

By: Snowman

Snowman — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:13:53 +0000

I wonder if I can retrofit this to my I30 diesel hahaha – sounds wonderful

By: LloydS

LloydS — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:32:46 +0000

When the Sonata CRDi came out with only a 4-speed auto and that auto was very restricted in towing capacity, I quickly lost interest. This new box should team with Hyundai’s diesel engines beautifully. I had wondered why Hyundai were saying little or nothing about dual-clutch technology. If this box really delivers the economy they claim, then they hardly need dual-clutch except, perhaps for Tiburon class of performance focused cars. Bravo Hyundai; leading the market, not dragging along behind like so many others.

By: Minnow

Minnow — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:46:50 +0000

Maintenance free they say? So the friction material just disappears does it? Those Hyundai’s must have a very short life span.

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:29:38 +0000

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