Tag: transmission fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid & Manual Transmission Fluid: What’s the Difference?

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Back in 2006, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) offered buyers the choice between an automatic and a manual transmission in 47 percent of new cars. Fast forward to 2018, when only 2 percent of vehicles sold had a manual transmission, according to edmunds.com. 



What Motor Oil is Best for Winter? (And Other Cold-Weather Questions)

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Synthetic oil is best for winter. We’re done here. If only it were that simple. But most people want empirical data to support such claims.



What Kind of Transmission Fluid Do I Need?

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How to Check Transmission Fluid

Finding out what kind of transmission fluid you need can be a challenge. Take a look at just a few of the dozens of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) specifications on the market:



8 Overlooked Maintenance Services that Can Help Extend Vehicle Life

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old vw beetle maintenance

Despite the hassle and cost of unplanned maintenance, too many of us neglect our vehicles until something fails. These eight often overlooked services can not only help avoid expensive repairs, they can boost vehicle performance, too. Change Transmission Fluid Changing motor oil is the poster child for good vehicle maintenance, and for good reason. But

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