An all-electric city car Dacia Spring has only been on the market since 2021, but has already gone through three phases. The latest, unveiled in 2024 at the Geneva International Motor Showbenefits from a a major aesthetic restyling while improving driving comfort and safety standards, and further reducing its carbon footprint. As such, it becomes the best-selling on the French market in 2023.
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100% electric, a special feature of the Dacia Spring
The Dacia Spring is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, enabling it to reach a top speed of 125 km/h (or 100 km/h when in energy-saving mode). This power is transmitted is by traction The front wheels receive the motor's energy and drive the vehicle. This design choice is classic for a city car such as the Dacia Spring, and offers better roadholding in bends and difficult weather conditions (such as snow or ice). On the other hand, the vehicle is more prone to front-wheel spin if the gear ratio is inappropriate to the speed.
As this is an electric car, an automatic gearbox comes as standard on the Dacia Spring. The particularity of the motor involves a single gear A mechanical gearbox acts as an intermediary to modify the gear ratio and synchronize the output shaft accordingly.
How do I maintain the gearbox on my Dacia Spring?
The automatic gearbox: easy day-to-day maintenance
Unlike a vehicle with a manual gearbox, the Dacia Spring has no clutch system. clutch system.. As a result, the risk of damaging the transmission through operating errors is considerably reduced.
It is important never to engage another gear (park or reverse) when the car is not at a complete standstill: you risk seriously damage the transmission system.
The importance of gearbox oil
Since it is powered by an electric motor, the Dacia Spring does not require engine oil to operate. However, other fluids are still always necessary such as gearbox oil. Also known as transmission fluid, this oil performs several functions:
- It lubricates all transmission of the transmission system;
- It helps to dissipate heat accumulated while driving;
- It has detergent propertiesallowing components to rid themselves of metal residues.
Therefore, it is important to regularly inspect the ground beneath your Dacia Spring to make sure there are no oil leaks. Likewise, lift the hood occasionally to inspect the oil tank. The transmission oil should be between the two visual marks on the dipstick, confirming that there is sufficient oil. If the oil is black, it's saturated with saturated with impurities and can no longer perform its functions properly. It's time for an oil change!
As a general rule, you should consider having your oil changed every 60,000 kilometers or every two years, whichever comes first, for peace of mind. You can also bring forward the date of your oil change if you notice a general decline in your vehicle's of your vehicle.
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Professional advice
When you experience a breakdown, refer to the advice of a professional mechanic before proceeding with repairs. Problems with the Dacia Spring gearbox Spring gearboxes are often minor and can be solved by changing a wearing part or changing the transmission oil.
However, in cases of advanced deterioration, the garage will not be able to repair the gearbox and will advise you to replace it. There's no need to buy a new one from the factory, as this is an expensive option. expensive and delivery times delivery times.
The ideal solution for efficient repairs
Take advantage of our reconditioned reconditioned gearboxes and get your Dacia Spring back on the road in no time! Each of our products has been dismantled, part by part, before being thoroughly cleaned. Faulty components have been replaced and the whole unit has undergone a series of rigorous tests. The result: a gearbox like new, but at a near-second-hand price! ! And for peace of mind, your new gearbox comes with a one-year warranty.
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