The analysis of factors affecting the life of the elements of the transmission of the car. An assessment was made of the influence of vehicle operation modes on the reliability and durability of gearbox parts. Considered modern methods of lubrication of transmission elements av-car. A method is proposed for increasing the efficiency of lubrication of friction units by using an electric field and the formation of dipole structures of a lubricant on friction surfaces. The article was published as part of the implementation of the program of the International Forum “Victory May 1945.

Keywords: gear box, transmission, lubrication methods, design, operation mode, work, ionization, lubricant