You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission ...
Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accele...
Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Delta drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wear o...
John's Thistle Auto Tech Question:My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite national park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on...
Traditional automatic transmissions have a number of gears or “speeds”. As you accelerate, the transmission starts in first gear and runs up through the gears. You hear the engine speed ri...
Automatic transmissions have gotten more sophisticated in recent years. Take the number of gears for starters: The base is four speeds, five is very common. Many manufacturers are using six spee...
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My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV. It took all weekend to get...
If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy.
Same goes for dirty oil. It doesn&rs...
