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 ...

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 ...

There are seven core fluids — eight, including differential, which isn't always on the list — that keep most gasoline engine cars running smoothly: fuel, coolant, power steering fluid, windshield ...

Replacing your transmission fluid can be relatively inexpensive, depending on your vehicle type and whether you do it yourself or have it done by a professional. For manual transmissions, you can get ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Most drivers know that regular oil changes are important for keeping their vehicles performing at their peak, but ...

Ever wondered how easily you switch gears using your car’s transmission? The transmission fluid is a lubricant for your vehicle's transmission system. It helps clean and protect the transmission from ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are a few relatively simple maintenance jobs that’ll keep your vehicle running better for longer. Arguably, staying on top of your fluid levels and changing them when necessary is the most ...

The Floor Check™ is a subtle art known and executed by nearly every home mechanic around the globe. What was once a clean garage floor, driveway, or parking spot has now been Jackson Pollacked by a ...

Manuals are a dying breed in the modern car market. Especially in North America, most of the cars that are sold have an automatic transmission, but we're not here to talk about manuals vs. automatics.