Your transmission requires flushing every so often to keep your car running smoothly and to prevent damage. You can do it yourself too. Here's how.

The torque converter holds a good amount, as do the transmission internals, fluid lines, and cooler(s). We'll show you a fairly easy way to do a fluid replacement in your driveway without much hassle.

One way to avoid an overheating transmission is by flushing and replacing the transmission fluid. Also consider installing an aftermarket cooler.

What is the difference between a transmission fluid exchange and a transmission oil cooler (TOC) flush? Are they not the same thing? No, they are not the same thing, but they are each equally ...

If you're lucky, you'll just need a transmission flush and some fresh fluid to fix the problem. ... your best bet is a transmission cooler, which is like a tiny radiator just for your gearbox.

Yes—if the trans, cooler, ... If the fluid has never been changed on a regularly driven car, at 170,000 miles, you damn well need to completely flush the system!

There's a reason why the automatic transmission in a modern car, truck, or SUV has cooling lines connected to the radiator. Like the engine that tends to overheat when idling (the water pump fails ...