Most parents worry when their kids first get their driving license, because teenagers don’t always make the best decisions, whether it’s due to lack of experience or some other reason. You want your child to be as safe and as smart as possible with their first car and that probably won’t happen if they don’t know how to take care of the vehicle. Be tough about it now, so that your teen develops the habits that keeps their car running smoothly and gets them home safely every time.…
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In the fifties, sixties, seventies and even into the eighties, cars did not have computers or computer chips. Transmissions and gear controls did not rely on computers. They relied on automatic or manual controls to shift into gear. Then companies started installing onboard computers and computer chips in the mid- to late eighties. Now onboard computers and computer chips are standard in every car you can purchase in the last decade.…
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Auto transmission systems are notoriously expensive to repair or replace. That is why you need to do everything possible to ensure your transmission system doesn’t wear fast or experience frequent breakdowns. Here are some preventive maintenance practices that can help you do this.
Service the Cooling System
Overheating is one of the most serious problems your transmission system can face. Overheating can damage the transmission solenoid, damage the transmission band, and cause the transmission to slip, among other things.…
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