Approaching four decades ago, automakers were scrambling for solutions to fuel economy woes, and GM was no exception. Computer-controlled carburetors and the birth of electronic throttle body fuel ...

Unless you've got a lemon, most vehicles can continue to run well past 100,000 miles if they are well maintained. That means changing the oil at recommended intervals and making sure your transmission ...

The TorqueFlite 999 is a Chrysler three-speed automatic transmission with an aluminum case and 23-spline output shaft. Various versions of this transmission have been around since the TorqueFlite's ...

A vehicle's transmission is pretty robust, and when properly maintained, it can last more than 300,000 miles — which is longer than the car or truck itself will last in many cases. However, despite ...

Since modern automatic transmissions are generally seamless, any noticeable symptoms are important warnings that should prompt an immediate diagnosis.

No matter how impressive the parts, paint, or power numbers, a Pontiac that can't move under its own power is a lawn ornament. Although having a reputation for being reasonably reliable with the stock ...

As reliable and consistent as automatic transmissions are, the novelty of selecting gears on your own is one of the reasons manual transmissions remain in vogue with hobbyists. Units from Muncie and ...

Here’s the bad news: If you need to replace your transmission, it’s not going to be cheap. The average transmission replacement costs between $5,749 to $6,303. For a lot of cars, the parts are priced ...

If you suspect your transmission is running rough, Lucas Transmission Fix promises to make changing gears more smooth, but it can only go so far.

An automatic transmission is one that doesn’t require the driver to shift gears manually. There are more types of automatic transmissions than ever before, including conventional torque-converter step ...