A wheel drive system is a combination of simple components that helps and supports the movement of the wheels in a car. The first wheel drive system is as old as the first car itself. Over the years, as cars have evolved into more complex machines, so have wheel drive systems grown in sophistication to the point of being identified as an individual science in car engineering. This has resulted in each unique type of wheel drive system being identified by a different name and classification based on its inherent characteristics. Read the rest of this entry »
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Shifting Gears
The automatic transmission performs only as well as the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) put into it. Components fo the automatic transmission such as the torque converter, clutch packs, brake bands, gears and hydraulic system all place special demands on ATF.
Torque Converter
The torque converter is a fluid coupler between the engine and the gears of the drivetrain. T Read the rest of this entry »
It is important to replace your transmission filter every 30,000 miles or so. It can be a fairly easy and inexpensive job for someone with an average knowledge of mechanics.
The first thing you must do is remove the transmission dipstick and set it aside. You will then jack up the vehicle and securely support it with jack stands. With the vehicle raised, look for your drain plug; it will be located on either the transmission pan or the Read the rest of this entry »
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