There is no denying that heat kills auto- matic transmissions faster than a coronary will take out a fat man who has won free unlimited doughnuts for life. We’ve talked a lot about transmission ...

We don't trust automatic transmissions, and given our choice, we'd stick with a manual in every Jeep we have. That said, our '98 Cherokee came from the factory with an AW4, and swapping it out ...

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is a crucial component in the proper functioning of your vehicle’s transmission system. Understanding how long ATF lasts and the optimal time for its change can help ...

The number of cars available with manual transmissions is dwindling with each passing year. Most electric vehicles don't even have a traditional transmission; instead, they rely on a differential with ...

Heat is one of the biggest threats to your vehicle's drivetrain. I'm not talking the regular heat an engine makes when it's running, here. No, I'm talking excessive, piston-melting, gear-seizing heat ...

DEAR CAR TALK: Ever since I purchased my Chevrolet Traverse LT, I've noticed that the transmission temperature gauge regularly reads around 212 degrees at highway speeds. The engine temperature gauge ...

It may not look like it, but cars actually function thanks to a variety of fluids. One of the most, if not the most, important is the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for automatic cars. It plays a ...