Today, when there are more and more cars with an automatic transmission on the market, special attention should be paid to the reliability of the "automatic". It is especially useful to inquire about how this unit shows itself when the car has a more or less significant mileage. In the end, the automatic transmission is the second unit in the car after the power plant in terms of the high cost of maintenance, repair and replacement.
1. Hyundai Creta
This car has been equipped with gearboxes A6MF1 and A6LF1 since 2009. Both "automata" show themselves excellently. A simple and uncomplicated 6-speed gearbox has an announced resource of 180 thousand km … However, in practice, both models can survive all 300 thousand km. In addition to Creta, boxes are found in cars such as ix35, Soul, Tucson, Sportage, SsangYong and Jeep. In the last two cases, the described boxes have different names.
2. Volvo XC60
The car is also equipped with an automatic transmission Aisin TF-80SC / 81SC, which today is considered one of the most reliable in the world. True, the unit is quite old, and therefore it is gradually being taken out of production and taken out of service. The transmission can withstand up to 350 thousand km run without major repairs. In addition to the mentioned model, the car is sometimes found on such cars as Land Rover Freelander and Land Rover Evoque.
3. Mitsubishi Pajero
Aisin TB-50LS automatic transmission with five steps has been produced since 2003 and is still in production today. It was originally designed for V6 powertrains. The transmission can be found on a wide variety of car models, including the Fortuner, LC and Hilux from the renowned Japanese manufacturer. There is an opinion that there is no need to change the oil in the TB-50LS. Of course it is not. However, with proper care, the box can withstand up to 200 thousand km run without major repairs.
4. Nissan X-Trail
In a popular crossover, there is very often an automatic transmission of the Jatco JF613E model. It should be noted right away that it is produced by several manufacturers, and therefore sometimes passes under the AJO, RE6F01A and F6AJA / W6AJA indices. Production of the transmission began in 2006 and has not stopped since then. The box tolerates well, including a fairly aggressive environment and easily withstands run in 250 thousand km … Nevertheless, consumables in the described automatic transmission will still have to be changed every 50-60 thousand km.
5. Volkswagen Tiguan
In conclusion, the six-speed automatic gearbox 09M cannot be ignored. A strong, simple and reliable transmission was made for German 3.5-liter engines. Today the box has many modifications. The declared resource is exactly 200 thousand km. However, those who have ridden the 09M claim that the drivetrain can hold up to 250 or even 300 thousand kilometers … With proper and modern care, overhaul repairs can be forgotten for a very long time.
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