Because we use them every day, the operation of a car seems simple, but a car is a very complex machine. One of the most complex systems in the typical vehicle is the automatic transmission. This ...

Automatic shift transmissions were first introduced on a broad scale in the late 1930s, and while they were a novelty for many years, today they are very near a standard piece of equipment on most ...

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is a crucial component in the proper functioning of your vehicle’s transmission system. Understanding how long ATF lasts and the optimal time for its change can help ...

A continuously variable transmission, or CVT, is a type of automatic transmission that uses a pair of pulleys connected by a belt or chain to transmit power from the engine to the rest of the ...

Automatic gear selectors look fairly simple from the outside. There's a lever with a release button that when pressed, allows the user to move between Park, Neutral, Reverse, Drive, and sometimes a ...

Engineers are just wizards with college degrees. No, I take that back, they're powers are stronger than mere magic. I don't care what spells Harry Potter knows; nothing in his wizarding world is as ...

Approaching four decades ago, automakers were scrambling for solutions to fuel economy woes, and GM was no exception. Computer-controlled carburetors and the birth of electronic throttle body fuel ...

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

Over the years, the trucks have certainly become more sophisticated. Take transmissions for example. At one time the only choices were "three-on-the-tree" or "four-on-the-floor" manual boxes. When ...

A “Check Engine” light on your dashboard could mean anything from a loose gas cap to a wallet-destroying repair in the offing. For [Dean Segovis], his CEL was indicating a fairly serious condition: a ...