Do It Yourself Auto Repair

Ford has made a litany of transmissions over its long history, some more durable than others. No matter which type of transmission the vehicle is equipped with, there comes a point where the...

When removing a transmission, the truck should be raised sufficiently to work. If done on a driveway, paper should be used to protect against transmission fluid spills as the transmission pan is...

Chevrolet truck transmission cooler lines keep your transmission from overheating during hot summer days when you're stuck in traffic with the air conditioning blasting. They transport the...

A Ford Probe transmission mount holds the transmission in place and works with the engine mounts to minimize vibration caused by normal engine and transmission operation. The transmission mounts...

Changing a Dodge transmission can be an expensive proposition, if done at a shop, because it is labor-intensive. You can change a Dodge transmission yourself if you have the time to put into it. A...

Prepare to remove the engine on your Subaru Outback days or weeks in advance of the actual task by getting organized, gathering the necessary tools and setting up your garage or place you intend...

When replacing a truck transmission, is it good to remember that the transmission is extremely heavy and awkward. Caution is in order so that it does not drop and cause bodily injury. You also...

Transmission leaks can come from different parts of the transmission. The most common area for leaks is the pan at the bottom of the transmission that holds the fluid. Between the pan and the...

The CV joints on a Toyota provide flexibility to the CV shafts. The CV shafts are responsible for transferring power from the transmission to the drive wheels. The shafts must be able to flex...

A transmission's components spin and create heat during operation. If enough heat is generated, the transmission will fail. To cool the transmission and the fluid within it, two transmission...

Rebuilding a Ford Expedition's transmission is a time-consuming process that requires a considerable amount of mechanical know-how and finesse. It is a worthy endeavor because many times, rebuilt...

If you're looking to replace or repair the transmission on your Chevrolet vehicle you'll first need to identify the model of transmission that you have. Chevy made several models of transmission...

Ford trucks equipped with an automatic transmission, utilize an automatic transmission fluid cooler integrated into the radiator, to maintain proper operating temperatures within the transmission....

Installing standard transmission bolts must be done using the correct torque procedure. When you bolt the engine to the transmission, these bolts are responsible for keeping the transmission from...

Dodge truck transmissions can be very expensive to repair in an auto shop. Luckily, with considerable elbow grease and some mechanical knowledge, you can fix your truck's automatic transmission...

The shift solenoids on your Chevrolet Silverado control fluid flow and transmission shift. Years of service take a toll on these solenoids, interfering with proper shifting or even preventing the...

If you must replace your clutch, replace your transmission or have it rebuilt, you will have to remove the transmission. Removing the transmission on a Subaru is straightforward and similar to the...

The Toyota Yaris was introduced in 2007; it replaced the Echo as Toyota's sub-compact offering. Both the Yaris sedan and hatchback use the same shift knob, which makes removal the same for both...

The automatic transmission cooling hoses on a Jeep help to keep the transmission cool and running smoothly. When you need to flush the transmission; or if the hose begins to look dried out or...

If you need to replace your clutch, you will have to remove your transmission. Removing your Subaru transmission is straightforward and similar to removing most transmissions with some key...

Most light cars and trucks equipped with an automatic transmission feature a transmission oil cooler built into the vehicle's radiator, to minimize operating temperatures in the transmission....

Manual transmissions use a clutch to engage and disengage the power from the engine to the transmission. This is necessary so that when you are at a complete stop, you can rest at idle without the...

Doing a repair like this can save you a nice chunk of change if you happen to be up to the challenge. It really isn't all that hard, if you don't allow yourself to become overwhelmed at the size...

If you have to wiggle the transmission shift selector or push it forward to start your GMC Sonoma, the neutral safety switch may be defective and need to be replaced. Installing a new safety...

A transmission oil cooler is a small, finned radiator that circulates warm oil to stabilize the temperature of the transmission. It is normally placed in front of the primary engine coolant...

There are all kinds of reasons for removing the manual transmission in a Chevrolet vehicle --- for repairs, replacement, or to change the manual vehicle into an automatic. Starting the process,...

Overfilling a transmission can actually be more harmful to the transmission than not adding enough. The fluid within the transmission courses though the transmission under pressure. Too much fluid...

The transmission mount on a Ford Ranger is a steel and rubber component that bolts between the transmission tailhousing and the transmission crossmember on the truck's frame. The transmission...

Given enough time, even a well-maintained engine will eventually need to be rebuilt, which requires that it first be removed from the engine compartment. Removing many types of engines can be...

The Chevrolet S10 pickup truck series was manufactured with a twin-core radiator (with automatic transmissions) that stabilizes the transmission fluid's temperature by circulating it through...

The Dodge 47RE is a tough transmission that is built for the rigors of diesel performance. Diesel engines can create such torque that premature transmission failure is fairly common on the high...

Chevrolet vehicles use a pressurized coolant system with a forward-mounted radiator on most models. The coolant is pumped through the radiator, where finned channels keep the fluid at a stable...

The transmission mount on a Chevy is located between the transmission tail housing and the cross-member. Its purpose is to secure the rear of the transmission to the cross-member so that the...

The Ford straight 6-cylinder 4.9-liter engine utilizes a one-piece rear main seal surrounded by a seal cover. To remove these seals, the transmission must be removed to gain access to the seal....

The C6 Ford transmission was a popular three-speed transmission on some Ford trucks. While robust, the transmission can have problems, like any other transmission. Because of the complex nature of...

Honda transmissions are well-built and focused on performance. From the race track to the suburbs, Honda has a transmission that is built to handle it all. Honda transmissions are tough and...

An automatic transmission converts linear motion into rotational force. Unlike a manual transmission, an automatic transmission uses computers and a torque converter to connect the engine to the...

The T5 is a transmission most often found in drag racing cars to four-wheel-drive rock crawlers. This transmission is tough and provides the gearing needed for off- and on-road jobs. The T5 is...

The Chrysler PT Cruiser uses a pressurized radiator cooling system that is fitted with a transmission fluid cooler. The twin-core radiator can become corroded or damaged, requiring replacement. An...

The speed sensor is a magnetic coil plugged into the bottom of the transmission on most vehicles. Replacing the speed sensor is a matter of unscrewing it and screwing in a new sensor. The speed...

The speed sensor is a magnetic coil that is screwed into the bottom of the transmission. The sensor monitors the rate at which the transmission gears turn and relays this information to the...

Here is a brief introductory video on the 700R4 / 4L60 Transmission Pump. In this video I show the manuals you can use that walk you through the pump rebuilding process.

Every car has a transmission pan, which is located underneath the transmission and holds the transmission fluid. Over time the transmission pan collects gunk and grime from the transmission fluid...

The front stub axle shaft on a 1994 Ford Ranger connects the transmission to the drive wheels. This effectively transfers the power from the engine to the wheels. Typically, the reason you need to...

It is relatively easy to jump start a car with a manual transmission if you don't have jumper cables. All you need is a stretch of downhill road. The idea of this trick is you are using the...

The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) on your Chevy S10 is an electrical detector with an internal coil. This sensor reads the speed of a rotating toothed metal disc mounted on a shaft inside the...

Removing the driveshaft is a moderately easy procedure, but can be messy if you forget to put the drain pan under the transmission. It is common to remove the driveshaft for towing purposes,...

The driveshaft on your vehicle helps transfer rotating power from the transmission to the rear wheels. However, if the driveshaft is damaged, it must be replaced. Fortunately, most...

The Eclipse was a sport coupe produced by Mitsubishi starting 1989 and is still being produced today. The GSX trim level is actually an all-wheel-drive model that is significantly different in...

The Chevy Silverado is also known by its nickname Duramax. It refers to the name of the diesel engine that the truck is fitted with from the factory. This engine produces a lot of low-end torque,...