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 ...
Over the years, automatic transmissions have been gaining gears but losing dipsticks. Current models reach as high as nine speeds, and a dipstick for checking the transmission fluid has become rare.
Q: My 2019 Toyota Camry XLE − with an automatic transmission and a 4-cylinder engine − has 30,000 miles on it. Should I change the transmission fluid now or at 60,000 miles? A: Toyota ...
Without transmission fluid, your car's gears could essentially grind to a halt. If you suspect an issue, go to your mechanic but in the meantime, you can check the fluid levels yourself.
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.