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 ...

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 ...

If you own a vehicle, everywhere you turn, someone or something is reminding you to check your ride’s fluids; owners’ manuals, service personnel, co-workers, and parents pretty much all deliver the ...

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 ...

Just about any motorist today could be excused if they believe that all the technology under their hoods and dashes will let them know if there’s impending mechanical or electrical doom awaiting them ...

A: This question isn’t as simple as you may think. Generally, any car with a dipstick for an automatic transmission is checked with the fluid at normal operating temperature and the engine running on ...

Many people are intimidated by the thought of checking transmission fluid levels in their car, says the Car Care Council. However, “this should be part of routine maintenance such as checking the oil ...