Posted on 30/05/2023 14:46
Are other members familiar with this type of gearbox. I recently read an article with regard to this type of gearbox, and subsequently changing the hydraulic fluid on the gearbox. Have any members had this done, if so did they have to have it done at a Fiat dealer. Has anyone encountered problems or issues with this gearbox, if so are there any preventative measures that need to be undertaken
Posted on 12/06/2023 08:48
I also have a semi auto box but not the Comfortmatic. IVECO brand it as the Agile gearbox which has been developed with ZF drives. Its a 6 speed box and I have done over 60,000 miles without any problems.
Bill, I got caught out by these boxes not having a Park position, that combined with what I consider a poor handbrake on the IVECO. I learnt the hard way. Did you know that with the engine running, if you put them into gear, ideally 1st, and switch off the engine it will stay in gear effectively stopping the vehicle from rolling back or forward. These means you are not totally reliant on the handbrake.
peedee
Posted on 12/06/2023 08:48 by peedeeI also have a semi auto box but not the Comfortmatic. IVECO brand it as the Agile gearbox which has been developed with ZF drives. Its a 6 speed box and I have done over 60,000 miles without any problems.
Bill, I got caught out by these boxes not having a Park position, that combined with what I consider a poor handbrake on the IVECO. I learnt the hard way. Did you know that with the engine running, if you put them into gear, ideally 1st, and switch off the engine it will stay in gear effectively stopping the vehicle from rolling back or forward. These means you are not totally reliant on the handbrake.
peedee
Posted on 12/06/2023 08:54
... Did you know that with the engine running, if you put them into gear, ideally 1st, and switch off the engine it will stay in gear effectively stopping the vehicle from rolling back or forward. These means you are not totally reliant on the handbrake.
This is effectively what Smart intend you to do. When you put it into reverse & switch off the engine, the gearbox is locked into reverse. I do that with my Roadster as it spends more time parked up in my garage than being driven. (and they laughed at SAAB 😉)
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