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SlashGear · 07/04/2026 04:30 EDT

Why Do Automatic Transmissions Have Flex Plates Instead Of Flywheels?

Automatic transmissions work differently from regular transmissions, with one example being the use of flex plates, instead of a flywheel like on manual cars.

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