There are seven core fluids — eight, including differential, which isn't always on the list — that keep most gasoline engine cars running smoothly: fuel, coolant, power steering fluid, windshield ...

Need to service your automatic transmission? The market for automatic transmission fluid (ATF) has recently become saturated, if you'll pardon the pun. There used to be just two choices: Type F for ...

Everybody makes a big deal about regular engine oil changes, and with good reason. Just like any other part of a vehicle, oil wears down during constant use and needs to be replaced to ensure your ...

It may not look like it, but cars actually function thanks to a variety of fluids. One of the most, if not the most, important is the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for automatic cars. It plays a ...

There's a common misconception about the "lifetime transmission fluid" or "sealed-for-life transmission" of mainstream automakers like Audi, Toyota, BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar, Dodge, Jeep, etc. The ...

After an automatic transmission fluid change, some cars shift harsher or hesitate. Common reasons include fluid level or ...

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Changing your own automatic transmission fluid should be done every 20,000 to ...

We use a 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ to highlight some tips for doing a fluid and filter service on your Jeep’s automatic transmission. For us, there really isn't a maintenance job we like doing less than ...

I drive a Subaru R2 model 2005 with a CVT gearbox. Yesterday my mechanic added Caltex ATF III Dexron instead of the recommended CVT transmission fluid. He said that it has components which work well ...

Ultra-low Viscosity transmission fluid for long-term wear protection, longer drain intervals, and increased oxidation ...

If someone asked you to list a few car maintenance tasks you could do yourself, tire and oil changes may come to mind first (unless you're a project car person, in which case you'd respond with ...