Sentences with phrase «fluid breaks down over time»
Transmission fluid breaks down over time and exposure to heat, becoming less effective.
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That's because while the main problem with manual transmissions is fluid contamination that can occur over time, automatic transmission fluid breaks down with normal use (due to automatic transmission's higher operating temperature) and contamination.
Now, as you can imagine, the fluid within the differential can get very hot, which causes it to break down over time, reducing its ability to serve as a lubricant.
Just like engine oil and other critical fluids, brake fluid is formulated with additives that inhibit corrosion, but those additives break down over time.