A transmission is responsible for intelligently directing power from the engine to the wheels, so it's one of your vehicle's most important systems. To run effectively, your transmission requires a healthy flow of clean transmission fluid. When there isn't enough present, serious internal damage can occur and everyday performance can suffer.
Low transmission fluid is often caused by a leak. If this occurs when the vehicle is parked, you may notice a bright red fluid with a noticeably sweet smell pooling beneath it, but fluid can also leak while you drive and go undetected. Read More...
A typical car contains a large number of electronic relays that are designed to regulate the flow of electricity. They are, in effect, master switches that isolate power when it's not required and let it flow to the particular device as and when needed. One of these relays is very important and is linked to the ignition system. What could happen should this relay develop a fault, and how do you know when this happens? Read More...
Some people think that an automatic car does not have a clutch mechanism and that the vehicle will change gears magically by itself. Yet there is, of course, a sophisticated clutch mechanism inside the automatic transmission casing and from time to time, this can also fail. How do you know that you are encountering such problems and what could be going wrong?
Looking After Your Transmission
Even though an automatic transmission system is far more complex than a conventional one, they are nevertheless very reliable. Read More...
Have you ever wondered how it is possible to keep your engine temperature under control, despite the extreme conditions inside? This engineering masterpiece is down to a relatively simple device fitted to the front of your car or truck and based on heat exchange principles. How does this work, and, importantly, why must you always maintain the system in good condition?
Keeping Your Engine Cool
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There are a few different ways that you can tell if your car is leaking transmission fluid. You might have noticed a red and oily substance underneath your car, which can typically be distinguished as transmission fluid as compared to oil or other fluids. You might have checked your transmission fluid dipstick shortly after adding fluid, and you might suspect there is a leak. No matter why you think your car is leaking transmission fluid, this is not an issue that you should take lightly. Read More...