Consumer Reports' transmission maintenance FAQ on how to tell when your car's transmission needs servicing and what the ...

After an automatic transmission fluid change, some cars shift harsher or hesitate. Common reasons include fluid level or ...

Your car’s fluids are its lifeblood. When they get old, brown, and sludgy, it’s detrimental to the vehicle and to the size of your bank account. One such necessary fluid that people often dismiss is ...

Most drivers know that they need to check their car’s engine oil and top it off as needed on a regular basis, but most drivers also forget about their transmission fluid. Just like an engine, a manual ...

There are a few relatively simple maintenance jobs that’ll keep your vehicle running better for longer. Arguably, staying on top of your fluid levels and changing them when necessary is the most ...

When it comes to cars, the transmission or gearbox is one of the most vital components. This part is responsible for scaling engine power output to different driving situations, like accelerating and ...

Automakers called it lifetime fluid — your transmission paid the price.

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”?

Unless you've got a lemon, most vehicles can continue to run well past 100,000 miles if they are well maintained. That means changing the oil at recommended intervals and making sure your transmission ...