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Old 01-29-2014, 04:14 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
With the engine running and the trans in gear, you know the torque converter has kicked in when the car starts to move.

The torque converter lock-up clutch is what you are wondering about. Banks Power | Understanding Torque Converters
Wow, thanks for that! I have always wondered how a auto tranny works and now I know (for the most part).
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