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Of all the things that could go wrong with a vehicle, a bad transmission is probably the worst—and the most expensive to repair.  That’s why a P0218 code spells trouble. When a P0218 shows up on a diagnostic scanner, it...

We’ve all been there.  Waiting for the red light to change and our car gets the jitters.  It’s annoying and embarrassing—but is it a serious problem? Well, it’s certainly not something you want to ignore.  Chances are, the reason your...

Most car owners understand the significance of regularly checking their transmission fluid, but equally crucial is the coolant that maintains the transmission’s optimal performance. The Role of Transmission Coolant Transmissions heat up as the car operates. To prevent overheating, coolant...

The ease of driving cars with electric power steering (EPS) is a far cry from the days without it when you got an upper-body workout just from turning the wheel.  But a problem with an EPS motor can take you...

“It’s your transmission” are words no one wants to hear their mechanic say.  All transmission issues aren’t catastrophes if they’re caught early enough. So it's crucial to stay vigilant for any signs of a transmission pan gasket leak, one of...

You probably enjoy the convenience of an automatic transmission.  But it’s not so great when there’s a problem with it, like when it won’t go into reverse.  There are several reasons why this happens, and some of them are more...

You can hear it, you can feel it, and it’s one of the things you dread the most—your transmission is going out, and that spells trouble for you and for your pocketbook. You have several options:  You can repair it,...

We all get a little nervous at the first sign of car trouble—especially if it turns out to be a transmission issue.  But that dreaded ECM message, with a P0974 trouble code, may or may not point to a serious...

Since the 1990s, CVT—Continuously Variable Transmissions—have been the choice of many auto owners.  Offering a smoother, “shiftless” driving experience and good fuel economy, CVTs differ from automatic or standard transmissions, which have a pre-set number of gears.  But like any...