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HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT TRANSMISSION SHOP?
Two out of the three customers that come in do not need a transmission when they were told they would.
Don’t Buy Auto Repair Over The Phone
Don’t rely solely on the Better Business Bureau or other consumer agencies to find out if a shop is honest (or qualified). The only information you’ll receive is how many unsettled complaints they have on the shop in question. A dishonest shop knows that if he gets caught cheating, he had better make a settlement [...]
What Are Normal Driving Conditions
If you were in the market for a used car this advertisement in you local newspaper would sound pretty good, right? Though it may sound good, given the scenario is true, it may not be as good a situation as on might think. Vehicles which are driven occasionally or for short distances are in many [...]
Diagnosing Today’s Transmissions
Though they may be trying their best to do consumers a good service, transmission professional who do quote prices for major repair over the telephone are doing just the opposite. First, even qualified automotive technicians who specialize in other areas of the car seldom have the ability to observe and then relate all the information [...]
Today’s Transaxles/Transmission
Your car’s transmission is the vehicle’s most complicated and least understood major component. In later model cars, it is a combination of sophisticated hydraulics and computer-controlled components. Later model front wheel drive cars also incorporate the third major component. The differential or final drive, into the body of the transmission itself. These types of transmissions [...]
It’s the Transmission! It’s the Transmission!
When you come to a stop does your car stall? While driving down the highway do you feel a shudder? Have you ever tried to pass another car and felt like someone abruptly applied the brakes? You wouldn’t be alone if you blamed the transmission for causing these problems. In fact, these problems may be [...]
ATF Additives: Do They Really Work?
As you stroll along the isles of your local auto parts store, you’ll probably stumble across a section dedicated to automatic transmission fluid additives. The labels on these additives offer promises that range from simply making your transmission last longer, all the way up to a rebuild in a can. The question is: Do these [...]
Avoiding Scams and Ripoffs when Purchasing Repair
Automatic transmission repairs are expensive; some can easily cost $2000 and more. So it’s more important than ever to find a shop that will provide quality repairs at a fair price. Here are a few ways you can avoid getting cheated when searching for a transmission repair center: Get Recommendations — Ask friends and family [...]
What Type of Fluid Should I Use?
Automatic transmissions use a special type of oil, called Automatic Transmission Fluid, or ATF. This fluid has a number of duties in the transmission, including lubrication, cooling and clutch application. ATF even provides the connection between the engine and transmission, through a hydraulic coupling called a torque converter. And, when squeezed between the clutches, ATF [...]
Reading the Transmission Fluid
There’s a lot you can learn about the condition of your transmission just by examining the fluid. New transmission fluid is usually transparent, and relatively odorless. A few years ago, virtually every transmission fluid was red; technicians would aptly describe a transmission with exceptionally clean fluid as being “cherry.” Today, many manufacturers have begun to [...]