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 »

(1) Before attempting to change your fluid, you should check and make sure that you have choked the wheels of your vehicle, so as to prevent your vehicle from rolling.

(2) Raise up the front of your vehicle with a jack, high enough that you can get underneath and work comfortably. (Transmission fluid is located within the transmission fluid pan, underneath the vehicle, directly behind the engine.)

(3) Find the bolts Read the rest of this entry »