Do You Need to Have the Transmission Fluid Changed? The simple answer is yes. But service intervals for new vehicles can exceed 100,000 miles before this needs to be done. … Those who don’t hold on to a new vehicle for very long may never have to have the transmissionRead More →

Transovarial transmission, or vertical transmission, is the spread of a pathogen from parent to offspring. It has been observed that some mosquito-borne viruses can be transmitted from female mosquitoes to their offspring during follicle development or during oviposition. What is biological transmission? Biological transmission occurs when the vector uptakes theRead More →

When your transmission goes out, your car’s handling will be affected. You may experience vibrations, slippage (engine revs but vehicle does not accelerate as it should) or different shift patterns in your vehicle. The gear shift on your car will stop working when the transmission dies. Is it worth replacingRead More →

When your transmission fluid turns a murky, dark red color, it means that it’s time for a change. When transmission fluid is burnt, or is full of metal shavings, it can cause serious damage to your transmission. What should you do if your transmission fluid is red? Red, transparent fluidRead More →

one common cause for “jerky” performance that feels like a misfire is a problem in the transmission and its ability to properly shift up or down. if the misfire occurs during higher speeds, it could be a problem with the operation of the overdrive gear or a chattering clutch inRead More →

The input impedance of a transmission line is the impedance seen by any signal entering it. … If a transmission line is ideal, there is no attenuation to the signal amplitudes and the propagation constant turns out to be purely imaginary. What is the line impedance? Now let’s define lineRead More →

There is one motorcycle that arguably blurs the line between scooter and motorcycle: the Honda Super Cub. While it does have a foot shifter, it has a centrifugal clutch. … Although called ‘automatic motorcycles’, the bikes here have either dual-clutch transmissions with automatic modes or one-gear transmissions. What is theRead More →

In the United States, automatics have sold better than manual transmissions since at least the 1970s, and by 2007 automatics outsold manuals for the first time worldwide. While manual transmissions have become a bit better over the years, automatics have become much, much better. When did Chevy start using automaticRead More →

Many manufacturers recommend a transmission flush every 30,000 miles or 2 years. However, not all recommend this frequently – some suggest a flush only every 100,000 miles, and others don’t recommend a transmission flush at all. … A transmission flush can extend the life of your transmission. Why You ShouldRead More →

The first thing to know is what your transmission is. This is the part of the vehicle that connects to the back of the engine offering power from the engine to the wheels. The transmission uses the power created in the engine to keep the wheels spinning and keep theRead More →