In our last blog post about transmission fluid, we discussed the background of transmission fluid and how it is used in your car. In this blog post, you can learn more about the history and recommended use of transmission fluid.

Early transmission fluids actually used whale oil as one of their components, but since whale oil tends to break down at higher temperatures, its use was phased out in the early 1970s. Modern fluids are composed of a broad range of chemical compounds, and while the main purpose is lubrication, these compounds can include corrosion-prevention agents (to stop rust), […]

The modern automatic transmission is among the most essential mechanical elements of your vehicle, yet surprisingly few consumers are aware of its basic parts and workings. In this post, we’ll examine each major element of the contemporary automatic transmission and offer a brief description of its role and maintenance.

Transmission fluid is perhaps the most familiar to consumers because it’s something you can check and add yourself, without the assistance of a skilled mechanic, and because you don’t have to crawl under your car (or place it on a lift) to do so. Automatic transmission fluid is essentially a lubricant […]