Just wondering what parts of our new vehicle make up a POWERTRAIN??
2007-04-17 10:11:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Usually powertrains are only the moving parts of the car that generate power. Be careful when looking at warranties, and don't get suckered in by those 10 yeah/100,000 mile warranties out there. Those are ONLY for the powertrain. In most cars, the powertrain is the LAST thing to go wrong (provided you change the oil, and maintain the vehicle like you should). Bumper to Bumper warranties are just that; they cover most everything from the front bumper to the rear bumper (except wear and tear parts like brake pads, wipers, and/or tires). Most car companies offer either a 3year/36K mile bumper to bumper or a 4 yr/48K mile warranty. The bumper to bumper is the one you really want to pay attention to when comparison shopping.
If it comes down to two cars, and one has a 3yr/36K and the other has a 5yr/60k bumper to bumper and the both have the 10yr/100,000 warranty- go with the 5yr/60k.
You can always purchase an extended warranty to cover those bumper to bumper parts after the manufacturer's bumper to bumper has run out. It's best to do that at the time of purchase rather than waiting, as the cost goes up the closer you get to running out of your manufacturers warranty.
Good luck!
2007-04-17 12:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by drumbum811 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a vehicle, the term drivetrain or powertrain refers to the group of components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air. This includes the engine, transmission, driveshafts, differentials, and the final drive (drive wheels, caterpillar track, propeller, etc.). Sometimes "powertrain" is used to refer to simply the engine and transmission, including the other components only if they are integral to the transmission.
2007-04-17 17:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engine and transmission. Until something goes wrong you're out of luck. Sorry, I have just had too many bad experiences with our local dealers. They should supply you with a copy or booklet of everything that is covered. Buyer beware of the small print.
2007-04-17 21:30:24 · answer #3 · answered by yenkoman1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At a minimum, the engine and transmission.
2007-04-17 17:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engine, Transmission, drive shaft {may be} and differential. That should be about it.
2007-04-17 17:17:31 · answer #5 · answered by zipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋