A transmission service is part of your routine maintenance, just like replacing your engine oil. A complete transmission service should include: • removing and examining the sump or pan (where possible) • replacing or cleaning the screen or filter • … Read More
Whether it’s because of the economy, the environment or convenience, the American people are keeping their cars longer. This means motorists need to diligently keep track of vehicle maintenance. In addition to the transmission, other car parts are neglected simply … Read More
Sooner or later your automatic transmission will fail; just like any other mechanical device. They can simply wear out or… they can suffer other problems like hard internal seals. An automatic transmission operates by applying friction components like clutches and bands that … Read More
There is a “huge” problem with the five-speed automatic in the aforementioned Pathfinders, Frontiers and Xterras, wrote Lance Wiggins, the technical director of the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association, in an e-mail.
As consumers face rising prices at the gas pumps, more and more people are looking into buying a car equipped with a manual transmission instead of an automatic. But that change may not provide the desired effect for most drivers. … Read More
Automatic transmission repairs are expensive; some can easily cost $2000 or more. So it’s more important than ever to find a shop that will provide quality repairs at a fair price. Here are a few ways you can avoid getting … Read More
You’re driving alone on a dark road, when all of a sudden the Check Engine light on the dash comes on. Oh, no! What do you do now? In most cases, relax. The Check Engine light is rarely an emergency. … Read More
The most common cause of automatic transmission failure is heat. You can get more miles out of your transmission by reducing the heat that builds up during normal operation. Here are a few things you can do to help reduce … Read More
Automatic transmissions used in today’s automobiles and light trucks are computer controlled. Computer-controlled transmissions are nothing new; the trend began in the mid-80’s. Over the years, the computer systems have gotten more sophisticated; largely as a result of more stringent … Read More
