A transmission valve body is a major component of an automatic transmission. It’s essentially a maze-like control center made up of valves, passageways, and solenoids that diverts transmission fluid to where it’s needed for gear changes. While not a common … Read more
Limp mode is a self-preservation feature programmed into most vehicles. Your car will activate this feature when it detects abnormal readings from sensors, or improper mechanical part operations. Limp mode is also known as “limp home mode”, and is designed … Read more
If you’ve ever experienced issues with your car’s transmission, you know just how frustrating it can be. One possible culprit behind these problems is the transmission control module. When this component isn’t functioning properly, it can lead to a variety … Read more
A flywheel is a round-shaped mechanical device that connects to the crankshaft which generates energy from rotation and then stores that energy for later use. In situations where the engine torque is intermittent, the flywheel will supplement this with its … Read more
In this article we are going to talk about the part of the automatic transmission called the torque converter. After reading, you will know how a torque converter works, symptoms of a bad torque converter, and its average replacement cost. How … Read more
If you notice a small puddle of red fluid underneath your vehicle, this is not a good sign and indicates a transmission fluid leak. It will form stains on your driveway or garage floor but more importantly, it can cost you … Read more
The color of the automatic transmission fluid in your car can help in diagnosing a transmission problem and give you an indication of the overall health of your transmission. To use the information and automatic transmission fluid (ATF) color chart … Read more
In this post we are going to discuss why cars with manual transmissions sometimes have problems when it comes to shifting. The symptoms of a manual transmission that’s hard to shift can almost always be narrowed down to a problem with … Read more
The transmission of a vehicle is crucial for it to move and operate properly. The job of a transmission is to transmit power from the engine and deliver it to the wheels of the driving mechanism. There is a gearbox … Read more
The term “overdrive” refers to the highest gear that you can shift to in some automatic transmission vehicles. Almost all vehicles on the road today feature at least one overdrive gear within the transmission. With today’s cars, the overdrive gear … Read more