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Is your car not shifting gears like it used to? An automatic transmission makes driving much less complicated than the manual gear (stick shift) alternative. But that convenience comes at … Continue Reading Why Is My Automatic Car Not Shifting Gears?
Can’t move your automatic with a dead car battery out of the garage to jump it? Check out this trick to manually shift it into neutral.
What is a CVT? A continuously variable transmission, or CVT for short, is another way to transmit engine power to the driveshafts.
What is a dual clutch transmission, and how is it different from manual and other automatic transmissions? Discover more about this innovative technology.
Age, mileage and use wears out automatic transmission fluid. Recognize the signs of needing to perform a transmission flush with these helpful tips.
Automatic transmission filter maintenance can sometimes feel a little more like voodoo than science.
What is a transmission flush? It represents a way to remove old fluid and contaminants from your transmission, an important maintenance step for car care.
Non-computer controlled automatic transmissions, specifically GM 200-4R and 700-R4 models, use electric solenoids to activate the lock-up feature on the torque convertor. At the appropriate time, as determined by the … Continue Reading How To Install a Torque Convertor Lockup Kit
Completing basic maintenance involves replacing a number of filters on your car, but what about your vehicle’s automatic transmission filter?
The manual transmission is an endangered species on American roads. Still, should you consider driving a stick?