Do It Yourself Car Maintenance

The Ford Focus is one of the world's best-selling compact automobiles. Like most vehicles, the Focus needs to have its automatic transmission fluid checked every 5,000 miles after the odometer...

this article will show you how easy it is to check and change your transmission fluid in any late 80"s toyota pickup

Transmissions are hydraulically controlled components, and therefore use fluid to build the required pressure and to prevent overheating. Although new transmission fluid is clean, the internal...

Installing the transfer case in your Jeep Cherokee is something every avid off-road enthusiast who owns one will probably do at some point. While it isn't rocket science, there are right and wrong...

The transmission gasket on your Isuzu Rodeo seals the junction between the transmission fluid pan and the transmission housing. This keeps fluid from leaking out of the pan and also prevents dirt...

If you have an automatic transmission in your vehicle then you should have the transmission fluid flushed to keep your vehicle well maintained. The transmission is often forgotten until problems...

Regular fluid changes are crucial to keep an Audi's automatic transmission performing reliably and smoothly. Over time, the fluid in an automatic transmission becomes dirty, which can lead to...

Saginaw transmissions are difficult to identify, but with the proper charts and specifications, along with a decent flashlight and inspection mirror, you can do so without any disassembly or...

Rebuilding your own automatic transmission can save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars over paying someone else to do it or buying a new one. Mechanics routinely charge hundreds of dollars for...

As a car owner, you know how important it is to replace the transmission filter on your Chevy vehicle. A new filter will keep the oil flowing at the right pressure and free of contaminants that...

Performing your own simple maintenance on your vehicle will keep it running longer and save you money. Changing the transmission fluid on a Jeep Grand Cherokee is easy and quick. A good rule of...

Transmission fluid is a petroleum-based product that provides lubrication, viscosity and power to the transmission of a vehicle. The fluid helps cool the friction created between the moving...

The Honda Civic automatic transmission is normally a reliable piece of equipment--provided, however, that you do regular maintenance on it. For the most part, this will only involve changing the...

The Turbo-Hydramatic 400 (TH400) automatic transmission can be found behind large, powerful engines on Chevrolet and GM cars and trucks from the factory, as well as Jeep, Cadillac, Oldsmobile and...

Changing your transmission fluid, filter and gasket can help give you thousands of more miles on your Ford Super duty truck, Excursion and E series vans. This howto is geared mostly towards the...

The 4Runner is an SUV sold by Toyota Motor Corporation around the world. The 4Runner has a unique transmission pan that allows fluid to be changed without removing the pan. Transmission fluid...

Transmission fluid in your Volkswagen Jetta's automatic transaxle cools, lubricates and transmits the torque produce by the engine through the torque converter. In a manual transaxle, the oil...

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is the fluid that runs through your engine's transmission. Automatic transmission fluid's function is lubrication--it keeps the parts running smoothly. ATF...

Ensuring that a vehicle's transmission always has the proper quantity of transmission fluid can substantially prolong the life of the transmission. Because checking the transmission fluid is so...

On Volkswagen cars equipped with an automatic transmission and built before 1995, the fluid level can be checked and fluid added through the transmission dipstick tube. Models built after 1995 do...

Maintaining your car can be tricky at times. Forget universal belts. Everything has its own specifically designed belt. If something goes wrong electronically, then you could be in trouble. Then...

Vehicle transmission problems can come from a number of factors. The problems that result from these causes can leave you stranded along the highway. Proper maintenance of the transmission is the...

The fluid in a Toyota transmission acts as both a lubricant and a hydraulic fluid transferring torque from the engine to the transmission via the torque converter. Over time the transmission fluid...

Most Toyota Camrys are equipped with an automatic transmission that is lubricated with automatic transmission fluid (ATF), but some Camry models--especially from the 1980s and 1990s--have manual...

Transmissions need the proper amount of fluid to function correctly. Overfilling them can create stress in seals, and not having enough fluid can create a situation in which the gears are not...

The Astro was a rear-wheel drive van manufactured by General Motors and sold under the Chevrolet nameplate. Unlike many newer vehicles, the Astro has a transmission dipstick in the engine bay and...

Automatic transmissions require regular fluid changes to ensure long life and peak performance. The fluid in an automatic transmission not only cools the internal mechanical components of the...

Rather than paying some grease-monkey $50 or more, do it yourself. There's nothing to re-filling your car's transmission fluid. Here's how.

Car not running right? Won't shift when it should, or down-shifting at the wrong time. Don't panic - it could be as simple as low transmission fluid levels. Here's how to check it out yourself -...

Manual transmissions are known for their performance, fuel economy and durability, but they do require maintenance from time to time. Mazda recommends changing the transaxle fluid in your 626...

In order to check manual transmission fluid, the vehicle will have to be raised on a lift or jack stands to gain access to the fill plug. Find out how to check levels of manual transmission fluid...

Designed as an economical alternative to pricier sedans, the Galant is a roomy and fun-to-drive sports car. There are a few maintenance items that will need to be performed regularly to assure a...

Solenoids may act under your control as a driver or passenger, or the control of the vehicle's computer-Engine Control Unit (ECU). You may order a solenoid to lock or unlock the electric door...

Transmission fluid is vital to a Ford Ranger's transmission, as the Ranger's transmission is hydraulically controlled. The Ranger's transmission is designed to constantly circulate the fluid...

Automobiles have either manual or automatic transmissions. A manual transmission uses a clutch to change gears and, in its most simplest explanation, makes the car move. Shifting gears in an...

Transmission oil is necessary in a Chevy equipped with a Duramax diesel engine to keep the gears inside the transmission running smoothly and to help prevent them from grinding or becoming damaged...

The automatic transmission fluid on your Ford F-150 should be changed at recommended manufacturer intervals. The fluid becomes contaminated with metal, dirt, moisture and other particles after...

Tightening the cable on your vehicle's clutch system is relatively easy. The most trying part of the job is actually locating the end of the cable on the transmission itself. Sometimes these can...

All vehicles require certain fluids either for lubrication, acceleration, or to provide pressure on a hydraulic system. Transmission fluid works for the latter purpose. The automatic transmission...

The transmission pan collects the oil needed for lubrication. It fits over the valve body at the bottom of the transmission. To change the oil, or service the valve body or some other transmission...

Transmissions are hydraulically controlled units which utilize fluid to change gears. The fluid also operates to cool the transmission by directing heat away from the transmission as it flows...

Checking the transmission oil and adding if necessary will preserve the life of the transmission and the transmission will perform better. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to get...

The manual, or standard, transmission is a means of shifting gears in an engine. This type of transmission was the only transmission available until the 1940s when the automatic transmission was...

The mount of your transmission is what holds your transmission in place. If this gets broken, your transmission will fall out. So let’s prevent this from happening, just follow the steps below to...

To increase the performance of your car, you should change the transmission filter when it calls for changing. A transmission that has a dirty filter will have particles in the transmission fluid...

A Jeep Grand Cherokee's automatic transmission uses a three-speed element torque converter in combination with a hydraulically-controlled three-speed and reverse planetary gear train. The...

Transmission fluid is used for lubricating the transmission parts and needs to be changed routinely to keep the parts running. The Ford F150 uses type "F" transmission fluid which is formulated...

Before adding transmission fluid to a diesel, use the dipstick to check the level. If you see a puddle of red fluid underneath your car, your transmission is most likely leaking transmission...

The BMW E39 engine is in certain years of the BMW 5 series and M5. It is made as a manual transmission or automatic transmission. If you look in your BMW owner's manual, you will see that the...

The B18C1 engine is made by Honda and has a manual transmission. Manual transmissions do not have a dipstick under the hood, so the transmission fluid must be added through the filler bolt on the...