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Prius Transmission

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by SalixIncendium, Apr 10, 2013.

  1. SalixIncendium

    SalixIncendium Tree Hugging Environmentalist Wacko

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    I used to own a '62 Buick LeSabre with the Dynaflow transmission. When I drive a Prius I find its acceleration to be very similar to that of my long lost Buick. Any congruency as far as design is concerned?

    ETA: For those of you not familiar with the Buick transmission: Dynaflow

    Also, I'm very curious to see an animation on the Prius drivetrain and how it works, but my web searches reveal nothing more than a simplistic "how it works" cartoon that so basic, it doesn't come close to satiating my curiosity. Anyone have a link to a literal video?
     
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    It has basically nothing in common with a Dynaflow except it has oil and planetary gears in it. There are no brakes bands, clutches, valves or torque converter.

    It is extremely simple, except for the electronics. Post a link to the simple cartoon and someone will tell you if it's correct.
     
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  3. SalixIncendium

    SalixIncendium Tree Hugging Environmentalist Wacko

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    My old car actually popped up on a web search when looking for the tranny pics. Actual pics of my old Buick my elder daughter affectionately coined "peemilk"...

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    and the website I uploaded them to (the Advanced Trust link is now defunct).

    1962 Buick LeSabre

    Salix,
    Feeling nostalgic
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    If you have never been to John's Stuff - Toyota Prius and more take some time at his web site lots to read and look at and lots to learn.
     
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    This is a Lexus video, but it's the same drivetrain as the Prius.
     
    #7 El Dobro, Apr 14, 2013
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