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Operation: How the eat8 exchange works

The Eat8 gearbox (8 gears) that is installed in the PSA group (Peugeot and Citroen), is an advanced gearbox because it was previously an Eat6 gearbox (6 gears), on a technological basis developed on a torque converter where previously there were 6 gears but now with the update 2 are added; this gearbox is also used for engines with power up to 180hp (2.0 HDi on Peugeot 3008 / Peugeot 5008 / Citroen C5 Aircross) which support the stock gearbox on this engine; while it is an optional (from 1500 to 2000 euros), in the 1.5HDi 130hp or 2.0 petrol 130hp engines (6dTemp euro); this gearbox has a much more intelligent setting (thanks to the torque converter), has a lower weight and volume and with the gear wheel there is no clutch (smoother engine). Thanks to a company and software developed by the Peugeot / Citroen group it was possible to develop or model to optimize use and performance, on models of the group, which thanks to this very functional system, equipped with the classic modalities of a automatic transmission, such as N (park in neutral); P (parking); D (selection of forward gears); R (for reversing), it is possible to have excellent functionality, an excellent driving sensation and above all it is possible to accessorise vehicles that over time have had a positive growing response from the market; making them more usable also for those who, in previous years, were looking for models that were not particularly expensive, but equipped with comfort (delegated the management of their gear by an artificial intelligence of an automatic gearbox). To be able to enjoy it to the fullest, not only in the pleasure of driving, (it is not quoted for sportiness), but it is a change that was wanted precisely to be able to conceive the usability of the vehicle not only for those who did not have practicality or found the third pedal (clutch) is uncomfortable, but also for those who want a ratio (eighth gear), capable of withstanding a lot of weight and considerable power, thus making it more pleasant to use the vehicle not only in a classic condition, not in use of a manual gearbox, (car at a speed of 130km / h on a straight road) have more ratios, an intelligence that supports the choice of an inclined ratio based on our driving style, especially on very popular group vehicles, both for the sportier aesthetic line (Peugeot), both for the softer and more enveloping lines especially with a little more comfort and particularity of research of materials (fabrics and aesthetic characteristics) that make the choice very refined and very sensible ta by the national auto people.


Posted on 14 November 2022 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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