Technician A says a fluid coupler is basically two fans facing each other. Technician B says that one fan is being driven by the engine, while the other fan is being driven by fluid from the first fan, turning the input shaft of the transmission. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

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Both technicians are correct. A fluid coupler, or torque converter, consists of two fans (impeller and turbine) facing each other. The impeller is driven by the engine, and it moves fluid to drive the turbine, which turns the input shaft of the transmission.

Technician a Says a Fluid Coupler Is Basically Two Fans