Oil Volume Control
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On the A5S440Z transmission, oil pump output volume is controlled based on engine RPM. High oil volume is initially required at start up to quickly fill the transmission requirements. As engine RPM increases, the volume is greater than is required. The Oil Volume Control Damper regulates the pump output volume based on engine RPM. This helps improve fuel economy by reducing the load on the engine at high RPM.