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Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

You probably figured out those shifty letters.  They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low.  Your automatic transmission ...
Published on: Sep 23, 2022

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)  You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it.  Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accele...
Published on: Feb 06, 2022

Transmission

Let's talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most St. Thomas drivers. But like any other machine, they'll eventually w...
Published on: Oct 27, 2019

The Auto Guys Automotive Tips: Continuously Variable Transmission

Traditional automatic transmissions have a number of gears or “speeds”. As you accelerate, the transmission starts in first gear and runs up through the gears. You hear the engine speed ri...
Published on: Oct 20, 2019

The Auto Guys Tech Question on Your Transmission

The Auto Guys Tech Question:My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip at our favorite national park over a three day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our v...
Published on: Feb 19, 2017

The Auto Guys Tech Question On Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Oct 04, 2016