So you're all scared about the condition of your transmission, whether or not you've properly filled it with whatever fluid it's so thirsty for. Unfortunately for you, your car's manufacturer hates ...

A small but familiar piece of hardware is disappearing from modern cars. Once a routine checkpoint for owners, it’s being ...

Most drivers know that they need to check their car’s engine oil and top it off as needed on a regular basis, but most drivers also forget about their transmission fluid. Just like an engine, a manual ...

Q: When I check the transmission fluid level dipstick on my 2003 Honda Accord, do I check with the car on or off? A: This question isn’t as simple as you may think. Generally, any car with a dipstick ...

More new cars are being built without transmission dipsticks, raising questions about modern maintenance, control, and how ...

In some cases, overheating of the transmission fluid can give off a burning smell, this is also an indication of low fluid level. In such a situation, the transmission needs to be checked immediately ...

Car makers are removing the transmission dipstick to deter owners from using it incorrectly, and to allow transmissions to ...

Changing your car's transmission fluid is an important part of its periodic maintenance. You can take it to a shop, but DIY ...

Ever wondered how easily you switch gears using your car’s transmission? The transmission fluid is a lubricant for your vehicle's transmission system. It helps clean and protect the transmission from ...

Oil: Check once a week or every time you refuel; change every 3,000 to 6,000 miles. – In most cars the dipstick, a loop-handled rod, is placed somewhere on the side of the engine. Check the oil when ...

This is another common question, but it’s one without a simple answer as the Triton’s transmission is not designed to have its fluid checked by the owner. As such, it has no dipstick, because ...