Next to the engine, your vehicle’s transmission is the most complicated piece of gear (some would argue it’s even more ...

One factor contributing to the difficulty involved in automatic transmission repair is the massive amount of individual ...

Many automatic transmissions are sealed or can be checked only by a mechanic. Always refer to your car’s owner’s manual for the proper service intervals.

A manual transmission is one with a stick for shifting gears and a third pedal for operating a clutch. Many automatic transmissions now enable manual shifting, and one style is even known as an ...

About 50 years ago or so, the predominant type of automatic transmission was the regular planetary type with a torque converter. GM’s Turbo Hydramatic planetary three-speed automatic of this ...

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.