Are You Certain Those Vibrations Are Normal? You May Have Worn Drivetrain Mounts

Drive any older car long enough, and you’re sure to hear and feel signs of wear. Maybe that’s a clunking as you accelerate, a vibration at speed, or even a vague feel from the steering wheel; nothing that seems too serious, but it often makes itself apparent. Despite their perceived lack of importance, those noises and vibrations can indicate that critical areas of your vehicle need replacing, and they can all have the same root cause: bad bushings.

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Volvo Automatic Transmission Fluid: Proper Care & Maintenance

Volvo labeled their late-model Automatic Transmission Fluid as a “lifetime fluid,” relegating fluid flushes and services to the past. It’s a move many automakers have made in today’s motoring climate as, among other things, a “lifetime” fluid means lower running costs and a reduced impact on the environment. Consequently, the move has also resulted in removing any transmission servicing instructions or requirements from the owner’s manuals as the fluid life expectancy eliminates the need for them. Unfortunately, the “lifetime” fluid proves to be anything but that in nearly every circumstance, and many owners are left slipping and hard-shifting.

Function Over Form - Global Time Attack AMG C63 Coupe

Time attack is a motorsport for vehicle development. Rather than battling wheel-to-wheel, this Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 races the clock and pursues life on a knife's-edge.

The Definitive Guide To Porsche 997 Transmissions

As Porsche evolved from the 996 to the 997, they incorporated the lessons they learned along the way. Among the many revisions were a heavily revised manual gearbox and the all-new PDK dual-clutch that set the motoring world ablaze with its radically quick shifts. How did each of them live up to Porsche standards, and which is the best for you? Everything you want to know and more about the Porsche 997 transmissions is right here.