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5 Most Common Signs of a Clogged Transmission Filter

Is your vehicle’s transmission filter clogged? It’s a common cause of transmission troubles, but it is also one of the easiest problems to avoid. Regularly cleaning or replacing the dirty fluid can prevent the issue and keep your vehicle on the road and performing optimally.

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Is My Automatic Transmission Pan Causing a Clogged Transmission Filter?

Could the automatic transmission pan lead to a clogged transmission filter? How does the pan work in the overall operation of your automobile’s transmission? You likely don’t even consider these questions until your vehicle’s transmission isn’t working as it should. So keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the automatic transmission pan and how it relates to your transmission filter and potential clogs.

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What Is a CVT Transmission? Understanding Common CVT Problems

While most people know all about automatic and manual transmissions, the continuously variable transmission (CVT) has recently gained popularity. Although it’s been around for centuries, Daimler and Benz patented the CVT in 1886. CVT transmissions operate and perform differently than traditional vehicle transmissions, and they have specialized repair needs. Keep reading to learn what are CVT transmissions.

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Understanding the 4 Types of Transmission and Their Repair Needs

When you hear the words “you need transmission repair,” it doesn’t exactly fill you with joy. Still, when your car is having transmission problems, there’s really no way around it. Finding a qualified repair shop specializing in transmissions will help you get back out on the road as quickly as possible. Keep reading to learn about the different types of transmission repair.

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5 Signs of a Bad Transmission: Automatic Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore

Do you know how to recognize a problem with your automatic vehicle’s transmission? Those who drive an automatic appreciate how, well, automatic the engine truly is. Instead of manually changing gears, the car’s computer system does it all for you. These modern transmissions are great until something goes wrong. Stay on the lookout for these five common automatic transmission problems.

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