So you're all scared about the condition of your transmission, whether or not you've properly filled it with whatever fluid it's so thirsty for. Unfortunately for you, your car's manufacturer hates ...

When it comes to cars, the transmission or gearbox is one of the most vital components. This part is responsible for scaling engine power output to different driving situations, like accelerating and ...

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 ...

There are two schools of thought behind cars no longer including a dipstick. Removing it helps to deter less mechanically-inclined owners from using the wrong transmission fluid and ruining their ...

Excess heat from stop-and-go driving, hauling heavy loads and towing is the biggest killer of your transmission and its fluid. It’s important to check and likely change your transmission fluid at ...

Checking and changing a vehicle's transmission fluid is the best way to maintain the functionality of its gear-shifting mechanism. After all, said fluid is primarily responsible for lubricating the ...

De-contenting is a euphemism coined a number of years back to politely describe automakers penny-pinching in their products’ manufacturing process. Think things like no clear coat on body surfaces ...

I have a 1993 Subaru Loyale 4-wheel-drive wagon. The transmission-fluid dipstick has broken off the cap. The stem is down the fill tube beyond where I can reach it with a telescoping magnet. I tried ...

You drive the same route to work every day—same open stretches, same intersections, same stop-and-go. But today there's a subtle discord in the usual harmony, a blip on your vehicular radar, a bad ...

Most vehicle owners know that in order to keep their ride roadworthy, they need to stay up-to-date on routine maintenance, such as oil changes and tire replacement. But you should also keep tabs on ...