Transmission

How Much Does it Cost to Change Transmission Fluid? Real-world Prices, When a Flush is Worth it, and How to Avoid Overpaying

Changing transmission fluid isn’t glamorous, but it’s one of those line-items that quietly preserves shift quality, lowers heat, and delays…

4 weeks ago

What Does a Car Transmission Look Like?

Summary A car transmission usually looks like a bell, although it sometimes has a boxy shape. The transmission transfers engine…

4 months ago

Where Is the Clutch Located In a Car?

Summary In a manual transmission, the clutch sits between the crankshaft and transmission housing, and in an automatic transmission, the…

6 months ago

Where Is the CV Joint Located in a Car

Summary You can find the CV joints on both ends of the driveshafts. CV joints connect the transmission and wheels,…

6 months ago

Where is the Transmission in a Car Located?

Summary The transmission is always bolted to the end of the engine and will be under the hood on front-wheel…

6 months ago

How a Differential Works

Summary Differentials allow each wheel on opposite sides to rotate independently, allowing vehicles to corner properly. Differentials use a pair…

9 months ago

FAQ: What Is a Transmission Fluid Exchange?

Summary A transmission fluid exchange replaces all the fluid in the transmission rather than just what’s in the transmission pan.…

10 months ago

Settling the Fuel Consumption Debate: Manual vs. Automatic

Summary Fuel consumption is the amount of fuel an average vehicle consumes to reach a certain distance. It’s typically expressed…

11 months ago

Tips on How To Bleed a Clutch

Summary If air gets into a hydraulic clutch system, it can lead to a spongy clutch pedal, a clutch that…

11 months ago

Clutch Assembly Parts and Their Functions

Summary Your vehicle’s clutch assembly is a link that connects the engine and the transmission. It allows you to interrupt…

11 months ago