Is a CVT a constant velocity transmission?

Tiny
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There is no problem as of yet. I have a question about this transmission. Is this transmission a CVT. Constant Velocity Transmission? I never owned a vehicle with a 6 speed.
Thursday, September 24th, 2020 AT 9:40 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

The transmission is not a CVT. It is a 6 speed ultrashift transmission.

I attached information for you below about the unit.

Roy

62TE
The 62TE is a six-speed derivative of the 41TE, first introduced on 2007 Chrysler Sebring models fitted with the 3.5L EGJ V6. Applications also include the Pacifica crossover (4.0L), the RT Platform minivans (3.8L & 4.0L V6; also 2.8L diesel for Europe) and the Dodge Journey (3.5L & 3.6L).

Applications:

2007†2008 Chrysler Pacifica
2007†2010 Chrysler Sebring
2011†2014 Chrysler 200
2008†2014 Dodge Avenger
2008†2016 Chrysler Town and Country
2008†2016 Chrysler Grand Voyager
2008†2020 Dodge Grand Caravan
2009†2012 Volkswagen Routan
2009†2019 Dodge Journey
2013†present Ram ProMaster
Problems
Many problems with Chrysler automatic transmissions are started when the automatic transmission fluid or "ATF" is replaced or topped-up with standard, more common fluids like DEXRON or MERCON type fluids. Chrysler transmissions need to use their own fluid, designated as ATF+4 Synthetic type 9602 fluid from Chrysler, not any other or any other plus an additive. If any quantity of other type of fluid is added to the transmission, a complete drain, flush and replacement with the correct ATF+4 will be needed. When properly serviced (periodic fluid and filter changes with the required ATF+4 fluid), the transmission performs correctly.

The most common problems (shift stuck-, limp mode-, blocking problems) with the Chrysler Ultradrive transmissions are poor shifting quality and sudden locks into second gear ("limp-home" mode) caused by the transmission computer detecting problems with sensor data. Nine design changes were made in an attempt to fix clutch failure, and four were directed to excessive shifting on hills.[10]

After pressure from the US Center for Auto Safety, [11] Consumer Reports, and others, Chrysler LLC promised[citation needed] to waive the $100.00 deductible in the warranty, provide loaners, and buy back any cars with Ultradrives that could not be fixed (US located cars only). Chrysler ran an unprecedented campaign to contact all American owners of cars with Ultradrives to find and fix problems.[12]
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Friday, September 25th, 2020 AT 2:31 AM

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