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 ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I have a 1997 Dodge Dakota V8 with an automatic transmission that was rebuilt about 5,000 miles ago. Now when I drive it, it shifts fine for the first couple of miles, but once it warms ...

Many motorists do not know that the automatic transmission needs regular service (say, once yearly; or every third or fourth service of your vehicle’s engine). The automatic transmission system is one ...

Severe mechanical failures of transmission systems can occur in-service due to various extreme situations. Therefore, it is important to have the ability to monitor the grid for excessive mechanical ...

Question: I have a 1998 Subaru Forester with an automatic transmission. The “AT Oil Temp” light is blinking. What should I do? Stephen Answer: First, have the computer system scanned to find out the ...

The temperature of a car engine is something that many car owners keep a close eye on in case it starts overheating. However, ...