Automatic Trans Fluid & Manual Fluid Differences John Baker|Apr 09, 2019 11:06 AM Back in 2006, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) offered buyers the choice between an automatic and a manual transmission in 47 percent of new cars. Fast forward to 2018, when only 2 percent of vehicles sold had a manual transmission, according to edmunds.com. […]
Common Fixes for a Transmission that Jerks or Hesitates John Baker|Dec 19, 2016 9:06 AM Here are a few common reasons why your transmission may shift erratically, jerk or hesitate. • Low fluid level • Depleted fluid frictional properties • Poor cold-temperature fluidity Start with the easiest fix There’s an old adage when troubleshooting: […]
Low Transmission Fluid Symptoms
August 25, 2016
Automatic Transmission, Towing
Check your transmission fluid level – It goes a long way in failure prevention. We’re all familiar with the automakers’ longstanding best-in-class horsepower and towing-capacity wars. Each model year seems to feature a vehicle whose brute strength and towing capacity dwarf those of the outgoing models. By John Baker – AMSOIL INC. Lately, automakers have […]
