A small but familiar piece of hardware is disappearing from modern cars. Once a routine checkpoint for owners, it’s being ...

So you're all scared about the condition of your transmission, whether or not you've properly filled it with whatever fluid it's so thirsty for. Unfortunately for you, your car's manufacturer hates ...

Most drivers know that they need to check their car’s engine oil and top it off as needed on a regular basis, but most drivers also forget about their transmission fluid. Just like an engine, a manual ...

Q: When I check the transmission fluid level dipstick on my 2003 Honda Accord, do I check with the car on or off? A: This question isn’t as simple as you may think. Generally, any car with a dipstick ...

Transmission dipsticks used to be a basic tool of car ownership, as familiar as the fuel gauge or the hood latch. Now, more ...

In some cases, overheating of the transmission fluid can give off a burning smell, this is also an indication of low fluid level. In such a situation, the transmission needs to be checked immediately ...

Many people are intimidated by the thought of checking transmission fluid levels in their car, says the Car Care Council. However, “this should be part of routine maintenance such as checking the oil ...

Under every car’s hood, you’ll find a veritable nest of hoses and reservoirs filled with fluids, every one of them engineered to fulfill a specific role. And a part of being a responsible car owner is ...

Changing your car's transmission fluid is an important part of its periodic maintenance. You can take it to a shop, but DIY ...

A: This question isn’t as simple as you may think. Generally, any car with a dipstick for an automatic transmission is checked with the fluid at normal operating temperature and the engine running on ...

The transmission dipstick can be exceptionally valuable when it comes to maintaining your car. Recently, though, newer models have been released without it.