Transmission flushes are generally unnecessary for preventive maintenance and should only be done as a last resort. White smoke from the exhaust indicates an internal coolant leak, which can be costly ...

Question: I have a 2001 Chevrolet Venture minivan with a 3.4-liter V-6 engine and an automatic transmission. It has 66,000 miles. I recently went to a chain-store garage to have preventive maintenance ...

General Motors advises against using external transmission fluid exchange or flush machines. There are fewer convertible choices today compared with 2013. A four-cylinder engine can perform like a V-8 ...

Q: I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7-liter V-8 with 105,000 on the clock. It has been about 80,000 miles since my last transmission fluid/filter change. I was going to do this job myself. But then I ...

Using the "Full Transmission Flush" coupon from your local lube shop may seem like a good idea, but you probably won't get the level of service you expect. Many quick lube shops do not replace your ...

Dear Car Talk: I own a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. It needs fresh transmission fluid. What would your honest answer be about the benefits of “flushing” the transmission versus a transmission fluid “change”?

Heat is one of the biggest threats to your vehicle's drivetrain. I'm not talking the regular heat an engine makes when it's running, here. No, I'm talking excessive, piston-melting, gear-seizing heat ...