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Lockup Torque Converter

Lockup torque converter - primarily a fuel-saving device on an automatic transmission where there's no loss of power - a common trait of autos.

Basically, the input shaft for the transmission turns at the same speed as the engine's crankshaft, so there's no loss of mechanical efficiency.

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