Every transmission supplier lists the approved oil specification for its products. But there are several other factors that may influence the ultimate choice. “The first thing to note is that ...

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 ...

That sweet, chemical smell under your car's hood isn't a good sign. Find out which three mechanical failures are likely ...

Permatex has introduced two new RTV sealants: Permatex Gear Oil RTV Sealant, which is specially formulated to stand up against today’s gear oils and is used in transfer cases and differentials and ...

You're probably expecting this article to discuss whale oil lubricants in old cars. Really old cars that used tillers and engines that had to be started by hand-spinning a flywheel, and had adorably ...

For us, there really isn't a maintenance job we like doing less than changing the fluid and filter in an automatic transmission. Even if you're blessed with an automatic that has a transmission pan ...

Basically, for forever, fleets have used a straight 50 weight oil in their transmissions, but Gene Jensen, Chevron Lubricants’ Lubricants Trainer, points out transmissions have evolved – a lot – over ...