An automatic transmission is kinda like a parent of a three-year-old child; it does everything for the driver. Want to reverse? Just move the shift lever to R. Want to drive? Put the lever in D, and ...

Just like the foot bone's connected to the leg bone, it's only natural to think that a car's engine is connected to its rear wheels. This seemingly reasonable assumption would be wrong—at least in ...

Several years ago, the idea of going circle track racing with an automatic transmission in your car was considered lunacy. Automatic transmissions back in the day weren't called "slush boxes" without ...

The most popular transmission modifications for cars equipped with automatics are valve body reprogramming kits and torque converters. Valve body kits are generally called upon to increase shift ...

Schaeffler announced its LuK TorCon torque converter product line has expanded with the release of the LuK 8L90 TorCon. The company said the 8L90 TorCon is engineered to outperform rebuilt ...

Some 2024 GMC Acadia owners may need a new torque converter, per a recent GM service bulletin. According to the bulletin, the issue may trigger a “Service Engine Soon” (SES) light, as well as ...

Some units of the 2025 Buick Enclave may be equipped with a transmission with a damaged turbine shaft seal. This problem could manifest as an illuminated “Service Engine Soon” (SES) light and ...