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Automatic Transmission Replacement Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Check transmission fluid level, fill if necessary. 2 Road test the vehicle. 3 Get transmission to shift through all gears. 4 Disconnect the negative battery cable. 5 Disconnect the transmission throttle linkage at the vehicle carburetor/throttle body. 6 Remove the oil filler tube. 7 Park the vehicle on a solid level surface to ensure that it does not roll or lean when raised. 8 Jack up the front of the vehicle. Every vehicle comes from the factory with a jack. 9 Disconnect all the wiring connectors from the starter, solenoid, backup switches and sensors. Wrap the wiring connectors with electrical tape to cover / protect from dirt and damage. 10 Disconnect the starter wiring at the starter. 11 Remove the s...

Manual or Automatic: Which Transmission Is Better? Difference Between Manual And Automatic Transmission Manual or Automatic: Which Transmission Is Better? What kind of transmission is best for your needs? Manual and automatic transmissions each have their strengths and weaknesses. When you’re trying to decide which type is the best for your needs there are a number of factors to keep in mind. Manual transmissions are better in some areas, while automatics are better in others.   Which Is Stronger and Holds Up to More Abuse? In a nutshell, manual transmissions are stronger and hold up to more abuse. There are a few reasons for this. A manual transmission has no tiny orifices, valves, and actuators that can become plugged, clogged, or stop working. Push the clutch, move the shifter, release the clutch, and away you go. The shifter moves gears inside the transmission. The manual transmission has fewer points of failure. In fact, the manual transmission has quite a few fewer ...

Automatic Transmission Working Of Automatic Transmission Working Of Torque Converter Article explains how an automotive automatic transmission and torque converter works. Many automatic transmissions have a service filter in the transmission pan that should be changed at manufacturer specified intervals. When  servicing an automatic transmission  a complete fluid flush is recommended to clean the valve body,  torque converter  and fluid cooler. The driver selects a mode by maneuvering the gear shift lever, usually placed on the steering column or next to the driver's seat in the center console. It is necessary to depress the brake pedal before the gear selector can be moved from the "park" position. Gear selection options include (P) park, (R) reverse, (N) neutral, (O) overdrive, (D) drive. The park or P mode locks the transmission mechanically. This restricts movement of car in any direction. This is achieved using a metal rod that engages the output sha...

Automatic Transmission Service Step by step service guide on how to service an automatic transmission, this article pertains to most vehicles but was performed on a 2002-2007 Saturn Vue. Difficulty Scale: 3 of 10 Tools and Supplies Needed Transmission fluid Transmission filter service kit (if equipped) Socket set Fluid funnel Protective eyewear and gloves Helpful Information Changing the fluid in the automatic transmission in your vehicle promotes proper operation and helps the transmission last longer without failure. All car manufacturers have different service intervals for their particular transmission. In a typical transmission service, the fluid is completely flushed (including the torque converter), a filter is changed, the transmission pan is cleaned and a new pan gasket installed. Common Problems Premature transmission failure due to lack of maintenance, low fluid, dirty filter. Manual transmission: premature clutch failure due to abusive drivi...