You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission ...
Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accele...
MAXIM AUTOMOTIVE Tech Question:My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite national park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on ou...
Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most Winnipeg drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually wea...
Automatic transmissions have gotten more sophisticated in recent years. Take the number of gears for starters: The base is four speeds, five is very common. Many manufacturers are using six spee...
Traditional automatic transmissions have a number of gears or “speeds”. As you accelerate, the transmission starts in first gear and runs up through the gears. You hear the engine speed ri...
Let’s suppose you’re going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?
Think about it – hea...
