Routine replacement of automatic transmission fluid is essential maintenance that some tire dealers and service shop operators have overlooked. Or, at the very least, some automotive service providers ...

Whether you know it or not, if you own a diesel-powered vehicle, you essentially have alternative fuel-burning capabilities. This is especially true if you own an older diesel (pre-common-rail).

We use a 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ to highlight some tips for doing a fluid and filter service on your Jeep’s automatic transmission. For us, there really isn't a maintenance job we like doing less than ...

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Changing your own automatic transmission fluid should be done every 20,000 to ...

Of the many scenarios that could go wrong with an automatic transmission, it is unanimous among those in the transmission industry that heat is the number one killer. A properly maintained ...

I drive a Subaru R2 model 2005 with a CVT gearbox. Yesterday my mechanic added Caltex ATF III Dexron instead of the recommended CVT transmission fluid. He said that it has components which work well ...

Q: I recently purchased a 2008 Chevy Equinox with 81,000 miles. It has the non-GM Aisin AF33 five-speed transmission. The owner's manual states to use only T-IV automatic transmission fluid. I pointed ...

We enjoy all Mopar muscle cars, but particularly enjoy driving vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. There's just something about the synchronized performance of the arms, legs, mind, and ...

Your car's transmission is one of its most important components, which means you'll want to take good care of it. Like most of your vehicle’s mechanical systems, a transmission requires quality, ...

In some cases, overheating of the transmission fluid can give off a burning smell, this is also an indication of low fluid level. In such a situation, the transmission needs to be checked immediately ...

Checking all of your car’s key fluids takes less than ten minutes with the engine cold or recently cooled. The six fluids to check are engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, ...