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Whether it is your prized standard pickup, that trusty family van or your showcase sportscar, a bad transmission can quickly go from a loud, smelly nuisance to a dangerous operation … Continue Reading NAPA Auto Care: Transmission Service & Repair
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.
How often should you get a transmission fluid change? Although some manufacturers recommend every 30,000 miles, others say you can go longer.
So you own a car with three pedals under the steering wheel. While manually-shifted cars have become nearly obsolete, many gearheads prefer to row gears as opposed to just “letting … Continue Reading Manual Transmission Clutch Guide: How It Works, How To Fix It
Did you know your clutch pedal doesn’t actually move the clutch directly? It takes a series of mechanisms to translate your motion of stepping on the clutch pedal into moving … Continue Reading How to Bleed a Clutch And Get Shifting Smoothly Again
Keep an eye on the top car problems that can lead to expensive repairs if neglected.
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.
Clutch Replacement: Know the Signs
Automatic transmission filter maintenance can sometimes feel a little more like voodoo than science.