Most drivers know that they need to check their car’s engine oil and top it off as needed on a regular basis, but most drivers also forget about their transmission fluid. Just like an engine, a manual ...

Q: I have a 2020 Nissan Rogue. The first time I took it in for an oil change, the service department said I should replace the brake fluid. I'm from the older generation and remember replacing the ...

Changing your car's transmission fluid is an important part of its periodic maintenance. You can take it to a shop, but DIY is an option. Here's what you need.

A: Honda recommends changing the transmission fluid at 120,000 miles and — for most drivers — that would be about 10 years. Some technicians believe that flushing or even a drain and refill of a ...

Ever wondered how easily you switch gears using your car’s transmission? The transmission fluid is a lubricant for your vehicle's transmission system. It helps clean and protect the transmission from ...

Automotive fluids are rather gross and toxic, and brake fluid is among the worst of them. Glycol-based brake fluid (DOT 3 or 4), used in the vast majority of cars, can act like paint thinner if ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I have seen windshield wiper fluid at winter prices as high as $18/gallon. Do you have a recipe for homemade fluid that won’t ruin the rubber lines, ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: When I was young and worked on my cars and motorcycles my tools would come from the local Sears store. I actually still have some of those tools and ...

See a puddle of blue-green fluid under your car? You likely have a coolant leak. (This car fluid can also be pink or orange, depending on what type of coolant you’re using.) If you spot this type of ...

More new cars are being built without transmission dipsticks, raising questions about modern maintenance, control, and how ...

my regular place to get oil changes has been dependable for nearly 10 years for me (full service auto shop as well). but when they brought out one of those little comparison charts and showed me my ...