A torque converter is an essential part of any automatic transmission. What is a torque converter, though, and what role does ...

Automatic transmissions are highly complex automotive components. They're significantly more complicated and challenging to work on than manual transmissions, which means expensive repairs and ...

Automatic transmissions are the transmissions of choice in today's diesel realm. They've come a long way over the last decade, and are now beefier and more complex than ever before. This is an effort ...

Automatic shift transmissions were first introduced on a broad scale in the late 1930s, and while they were a novelty for many years, today they are very near a standard piece of equipment on most ...

Every automatic car transmission needs a regular resupply of transmission fluid. This oily fluid is vital for your car's safe and consistent operation, as it lubricates and pressurizes the various ...

It's worth knowing what healthy transmission fluid looks like, so you know you'll spot something odd in the event of a leak or other related issue.

Just like a quick stroll through the cruise night parking lot will confirm the dominance of GM overdrive automatics on the street, walking down the staging lanes of any dragstrip will reveal an ...

CARS.COM — Why does your automatic transmission act funny? The most common causes include leaking seals, mechanical damage, worn-out transmission fluid or inadequate transmission fluid level, but we ...