The torque converter is a hydraulic device that connects the engine to the transmission. It consists of a series of curved blades that are attached to a rotating housing. The blades are positioned in such a way that they create a fluid coupling between the engine and the transmission.
When the engine is running, the oil pump supplies fluid to the torque converter. The fluid flows through the blades, causing them to rotate. The rotating blades create a force that propels the transmission forward.
The amount of fluid that is supplied to the torque converter is controlled by a valve called the torque converter clutch valve. The torque converter clutch valve is located inside the transmission housing, and it is controlled by the engine control module (ECM). The ECM opens and closes the torque converter clutch valve to regulate the amount of fluid that is supplied to the torque converter. This, in turn, controls the amount of torque that is transferred from the engine to the transmission.
