Abstract: A fixed-gear transmission including a plurality of planetary gear sets and a plurality of clutches is described. A method for controlling the fixed-gear transmission includes commanding a first iteration of a skip-at-sync transmission shift and monitoring clutch slip of an oncoming holding clutch associated with the skip-at-sync transmission shift during execution of the shift, which includes monitoring synchronization of the on-coming holding clutch and a maximum clutch slip overshoot value. A progressive clutch pressure ramp rate for the oncoming holding clutch is adaptively controlled in response to the clutch synchronization of the on-coming hold clutch during execution of a subsequent iteration of the skip-at-sync transmission shift.

Abstract: A fixed-gear transmission including a plurality of planetary gear sets and a plurality of clutches is described. A method for controlling the fixed-gear transmission includes commanding a first iteration of a skip-at-sync transmission shift and monitoring clutch slip of an oncoming holding clutch associated with the skip-at-sync transmission shift during execution of the shift, which includes monitoring synchronization of the on-coming holding clutch and a maximum clutch slip overshoot value. A progressive clutch pressure ramp rate for the oncoming holding clutch is adaptively controlled in response to the clutch synchronization of the on-coming hold clutch during execution of a subsequent iteration of the skip-at-sync transmission shift.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a transmission includes a sump tank, a front cover, a wall, and a flow control valve. The sump tank is attached to a bottom end of the transmission. The front cover includes an overflow tube and a hydraulic fluid input. The wall hydraulically separates the sump tank and the front cover. The flow control valve is disposed in the wall between the sump tank and front cover. The flow control valve is open when the transmission is going through an extreme maneuver and requires a greater amount of hydraulic fluid in the sump tank and the flow control valve is closed during normal transmission operation.