Ford’s F150 is a popular truck model, and rightfully so. It has stood the test of time and proven itself in many different applications. However, the truck has a few known engine and transmission issues you must be aware of. Common issues regarding the Ford F150 truck include engine noises, weak acceleration, and rough idling. … Read more
You must never take a fluid leak lightly, regardless of where it comes from in your car. That’s especially true with transmission fluid leaks underneath the vehicle’s front. But what causes such leaks, and what can you do to fix them? A transmission fluid leak can occur due to failed seals and gaskets. Besides that, … Read more
The transmission in an automatic car has plenty of moving parts and is continuously shifting gears. Despite that, it’s designed never to make noise or cause the vehicle to shake. So when the car jerks because of the transmission, that’s a problem requiring your attention. Your automatic transmission car is jerking because of a problem … Read more
The modern automobile relies on a long list of different fluids, especially for its transmission system. However, there are several types of automatic transmission fluids (ATFs), and you must understand which one your car needs. Firstly, there’s the multi-vehicle ATF that’s designed for use in most vehicles. Cars with CVT transmissions, however, require a specially-formulated … Read more
The effectiveness of transmission additives continues to be a hotly-debated topic in the automotive world. While some people believe they’re practical, others think they’re useless or even harmful. So what’s the truth about them? Do they really work? Transmission additives really do work, but it’s essential to manage expectations. Firstly, no amount of additives will … Read more
Motor oil offers plenty of crucial benefits when it circulates throughout your engine. Not only does it lubricate moving parts, but it also cleans the engine internally and prevents it from overheating. But unfortunately, that same oil is incredibly harmful when poured into an automatic transmission system. Pouring motor oil into an automatic transmission will … Read more
A car’s transmission is meant to channel the power generated by the engine to the vehicle’s wheels. Also, it must switch gears quickly based on your input at the transmission stick. When it takes too long to respond to your input, that’s called ‘delayed engagement’. Delayed engagement is when the transmission takes too long to … Read more
Whether you drive a manual or an automatic, a car’s transmission is one of the most critical systems onboard. You can quickly tell when there’s a transmission problem just by feel. For example, you’ll know the transmission is problematic when it feels sticky shifting gears. A sticky transmission is caused by the system’s low or … Read more
There are virtually unlimited options when it comes to upgrading your car and its components. One is the clutch, which you can get as a Stage 2 performance part. But how does it differ from the stock clutch you’re already using? A stock clutch is suitable for everyday driving and is therefore made of more … Read more
The transmission in your Honda Accord plays a crucial role in the car’s performance. So, you must troubleshoot and resolve any transmission problems quickly before they worsen. First, identify the issues affecting your Honda Accord transmission. You can do that by using onboard diagnostics to check for fault codes or by looking for symptoms. Those … Read more
