Changing your car's transmission fluid is an important part of its periodic maintenance. You can take it to a shop, but DIY is an option. Here's what you need.

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A small but familiar piece of hardware is disappearing from modern cars. Once a routine checkpoint for owners, it’s being ...

Has your car’s transmission suddenly started acting up? Is it shuddering while you’re on the road, or struggling with harsh gear changes? It’s time to check out what’s happening under the hood.

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 ...

For us, there really isn't a maintenance job we like doing less than changing the fluid and filter in an automatic transmission. Even if you're blessed with an automatic that has a transmission pan ...

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 ...

Dear Car Talk: I own a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. It needs fresh transmission fluid. What would your honest answer be about the benefits of “flushing” the transmission versus a transmission fluid “change”?

More new cars are being built without transmission dipsticks, raising questions about modern maintenance, control, and how ...