Torque Converter in Des Moines IA

Just like a clutch in a manual transmission, a torque converter allows the engine to continue to run, while the brakes are applied and the vehicle comes to a stop. And when you release the brakes and step on the gas, the torque converter kicks back in and multiplies the power from your engine to your automatic transmission to get you moving again. A malfunctioning torque converter can cause the transmission to overheat, and lead to failure.