Most drivers know that they need to check their car’s engine oil and top it off as needed on a regular basis, but most drivers also forget about their transmission fluid. Just like an engine, a manual ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your vehicle relies on many different components and systems to keep you moving down the road. When it comes to creating the power necessary ...

Q. I have a 2006 Ford Explorer, Model XLT with V6 engine. I have approximately 26,500 miles on it, and it has been a great vehicle with barely any problems. One thing Ford has not done is provide a ...

Your car's manual transmission fluid is more important than you think. Though it doesn't have to be changed as often as motor oil, fresh gearbox fluid keeps your stick-shift transmission from ...

Automatic gearboxes offer comfort and convenience, but the myth that they’re maintenance-free can lead to serious and ...

The automatic transmission in a modern vehicle is a symphony of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and computer-controlled components. It has pumps, clutch packs, planetary gearsets, a torque ...

There is no denying that heat kills auto- matic transmissions faster than a coronary will take out a fat man who has won free unlimited doughnuts for life. We’ve talked a lot about transmission ...

I have a ’68 Mustang with a 302 V-8 and C4 transmission. About 10 years ago I had the engine and transmission rebuilt. I am just now able to get the car back on the road, but every time I start the ...

Need to service your automatic transmission? The market for automatic transmission fluid (ATF) has recently become saturated, if you'll pardon the pun. There used to be just two choices: Type F for ...