Dear Doctor: What is a “transmission flush”? Does the shop use new or recycled transmission fluid? The dealer said they do not pull the transmission pan, unless there is a problem. — Anthony Dear ...

Fluid transfer pumps are a very useful part of any automotive wrencher’s toolbox. They’re designed to suck up automotive fluids out of their bottles and transfer them to their new intended home via ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You don't need to be a professional mechanic to change your vehicle's transmission fluid, but you will need the right tools. There are some ...

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 ...

Ever wonder how your transmission knows to shift gears? Why is it that when you stop, the engine doesn't die? We're here to show you how cars work. We recently looked at manual transmissions. This ...