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5 Ways to Extend the Life of your Transmission

Anything you can do to keep your transmission working properly and working for longer will save you money and headaches. Here are five ways to extend the life of your transmission.

How Can Drivers Avoid Costly Automotive Repair?

What is the key to avoiding costly automotive repair? The answer is fairly obvious—keep up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time intervals. You will be helping your vehicle keep operating efficiently for as long as possible.How do you do this, you ask? First of all, reg...

Transmission Switch Issues to be Aware of

Being able to diagnose the types of problems that can occur with a transmission switch will not only help you to maintain your car, but also to save money. Being aware…Read more ›

Manual Or Automatic Gearbox: What's Best?

When considering manual or automatic, there are lots of considerations: running costs, fuel economy and the sheer fun of driving. It largely depends on what you want and need from a car So which should you go for? We run through all the key difference to help you decide.

BAD habits that will destroy your car's clutch

In the manual transmission cars, the clutch is the most important and the only link between the engine and the gearbox. The clutch also goes through a lot of wear and tear and has to be replaced after a period of time depending your driving style.

Simple signs of a slipping clutch

Some drivers seem to be in tune with even the slightest sound made by their vehicle. For most of us, though, it’s good to have some pointers to help us recognize if a potential problem needs to be dealt with. For example: a slipping clutch. Here are just four such signs to look out for:...

This Animation Shows How a Manual Transmission Works

Wondering how a car's manual transmission works? This video animation explains it all (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src

God Help Me, I Love Honda's Automatic Transmission For Motorcycles

I'm a manual transmission stalwart, but riding a Honda Africa Twin with the dual-clutch automatic transmission opened my eyes.

Corvette C5/C6 Clutch Systems: Everything You Need to Know

First, we’ll cover the components used in Corvette C5/C6 clutch systems. Next, we’ll review common formulas and calculations used in clutch design and testing. We’ll then hear from two of the industry’s clutch experts.

Why Koenigsegg Doesn't Use a Dual Clutch Gearbox

The Koenigsegg Jesko's nine-speed seven-clutch gearbox is an absolutely insane bit of engineering. Here's how it works, explained by Christian von Koenigsegg himself.

Helpful Hints for Troubleshooting Your Transmission

With all of the different components that are in a car, it can become a bit hard to keep up with them all. There are a few components that are more vital than others and without them your vehicle will not be able to run. Among the most important parts on your car is the …

How to Operate a Manual Transmission

How to Tell If Your Fan Clutch Is Going Bad

On vehicles with a belt-driven fan, the fan clutch can make or break your engine. Here's how to tell if your fan clutch is going bad.

Do You Really Need to Change Your Transmission Filter?

Automatic transmission filter maintenance can sometimes feel a little more like voodoo than science.

What Nobody Tells You About Transmission Maintenance

Transmissions can be tricky business and it’s not always clear to drivers what the best course of action is. Here is some helpful info on transmission maintenance.