Grandpa’s garage had a strange power: broken things went in, and working things came out. Somewhere between the coffee can of screws and the radio with the bent antenna, a surprising amount of knowledge lived. Not every grandfather had every skill, of course. But plenty learned jobs that now send us straight to a search … Read more
Automatic transmissions are complex and confusing. But, checking the transmission fluid certainly isn’t. We’ll cover the two most vehicle types and where to look for the dipstick. Before you Begin Most manufacturers recommend that you check the transmission fluid with the engine at operating temperature. So make sure that you’ve done that. If you’re not … Read more
Automatic Transmissions have gotten so good since they were introduced in the 1950’s. In fact, some of them have fluid that is supposed to last for the entire life of the transmission. This often lulls people into a false sense of security. Many people NEVER even bother to check their fluid. This is a huge mistake. … Read more