The automatic transmission was invented in the early 1900s but was not adopted by major car companies until the late 1940s.
Since then, advances in modern technology have caused the transmission to evolve into the high-tech auto part that is today.
There are numerous ways to ensure that the transmission in your car continues to function properly.
The following are some ideas that will help you keep this important car part in top-notch working form: oPrevent the transmission from overheating.
Sitting in stop-and-go traffic, towing a heavy load, or rocking a vehicle back and forth to remove it from snow and mud are all common ways to cause a transmission to overheat.
oCheck the transmission's fluid level often.
Find out where the dipstick is by looking in the vehicle's owner manual.
If the engine is cold, the level should be within the "cold" marks.
Conversely, if the engine is hot, the dipstick should read within the "hot" marks.
Additionally, if the fluid is black and smells like it is burning, it's time to change it.
oIf your car has been parked in a specific location for an extended period of time, check to see if there is anything that has leaked from the bottom.
If there seems to be a substance other than water on the ground, it is a good idea to bring the car into a repair shop before the potential problem becomes more serious.
oNever shift from drive to reverse or visa verse until the automobile has come to a complete stop.
This is a simple way to extend the life of a transmission.