Transmission fluid is often taken for granted, but it is a main element in the modern vehicle. While it doesn’t get as much attention as motor oil, having the right amount of transmission fluid is just as vital. While the …
6 Symptoms of Low Transmission Fluid, How to Check & Costs
What is Overdrive & When should you use it?
Overdrive is one of those vehicle-related terms that sound very cool. In reality, it is a pretty cool feature, but it is in no way exciting. You might imagine that the overdrive button would give your car superpowers to make …
5 Symptoms of a Bad Driveshaft, Function, Location, Replacement Cost
Your car’s driveshaft is responsible for transmitting torque from the engine to the wheels so the vehicle can move. If you start experiencing trouble with the driveshaft, it can cause problems with operation. By learning the symptoms of a bad …
5 Symptoms of a Bad Throw-Out Bearing, Location & Replacement Cost
If you drive a stick-shift vehicle, it’s only a matter of time until you need to work on the clutch. But just because you have problems shifting doesn’t mean that the clutch is automatically the problem. There are tons of …
5 Symptoms of a Bad Transmission Cooler, Location & Replacement Cost
The transmission cooler is an added component that works with the radiator to draw heat from the fluid. While not every vehicle includes a stock transmission cooler, it’s vital that you keep this part in good condition if you have …
What is the purpose of the D3 Gear in my Automatic Transmission?
Modern cars get more and more functions every year. Some functions are more necessary than others, but each function plays a role if you look closer. One of these “strange” features is, as many people would say, the D3 transmission …
6 Symptoms of a Bad Torque Converter, Problems & Replacement Cost
If you are into cars, you have probably heard about the torque converter before and the problems associated with it. Torque converters can be found in almost all cars with automatic transmission. This is probably one of the reasons why …
6 Symptoms of a Bad Clutch Master Cylinder, Location, & Replacement Cost
If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, chances are you have a clutch master cylinder. It’s a little-known component that has an extremely important job. But when you start to have problems shifting, it’s one of the first …
8 Symptoms of a Bad Automatic Transmission, Location & Replacement Cost
The two most significant components that make up your vehicle are the engine and the transmission. While people love to talk about engines, transmissions don’t get the same amount of love. But they’re critical parts of your vehicle, and if …
6 Causes of a Slipping Transmission, Symptoms & How to Fix it
Problems with your transmission are often something you want to prevent as these problems can often lead to expensive repair costs. Unfortunately, problems can arise with cars even if you want them or not. But what about a slipping transmission? …
10 Most Common Transmission Problems & How to Fix
The most important and expensive components of your vehicle are the engine and the transmission. But while lots of people know what to look for to diagnose your engine with a problem, the transmission doesn’t always get the same amount …
Front/Rear Differential Symptoms, Repair & Replacement Cost
Every vehicle is fitted with either front or a rear differential, or both. Some vehicles such as 4-wheel drive SUVs are equipped with both front and rear differentials which allows the vehicle to turn in different directions while the 4-wheel …
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