Transmission failure is the kind of catastrophe we loathe more than any other. After all, almost any other kind of break can be bandaged enough to get back to the road from the trail, so you can call ...

You've just installed that high-stall converter in your street/strip machine. Feels real good when you mash the pedal and leave your rubber calling card, but when you ...

If you've ever towed a trailer up a grade in July or sat through Los Angeles traffic in a 20-year-old SUV, your transmission has probably begged for mercy. Heat is the enemy of transmissions. Too much ...

Heat is the enemy of any and all automatic transmission. We've been told that anything over 230 degrees will spell the rapid demise of any automatic transmission, and the fact of the matter is it's ...

The automatic transmission remains one of the most significant inventions in the history of the auto industry. In its early days, it made driving a car easier, and in recent years has allowed ...

There's no denying that automatic transmissions are popular with classic truck aficionados. The contemporary overdrive variety provides great gear ratio spreads and most can be built to handle huge ...

Recent guides from automotive experts outline how towing places extra strain on automatic transmissions, and how targeted cooling upgrades can prevent costly damage. Recommendations include installing ...