“If” Myths About Your Car’s Transmission

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Don’t Fall For These Top Transmission Myths Transmissions are the most commonly neglected and misunderstood parts of a vehicle – even though issues may cost thousands of dollars if ignored! Here at AAMCO Colorado, we’ve built ourselves on knowing transmissions,...

All About Car Clutches

Blog, Maintenance, Transmission

What are the Most Common Car Clutch Problems?  Some of the most common clutch problems include: Wearing: The most common problem is the material on the disc wears out due to constant friction. Broken Cable: The cable needs tension to push and pull. Leaks: Leaks within...

What Happens if I Put the Wrong Transmission Fluid in My Car?

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Car transmissions are delicate mechanisms. Each car has its own recommendations from the manufacturer on which transmission fluid your car needs. Some transmission fluids are very incompatible with different transmission types as they use different additives in the...

What is Transmission Fluid?

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Transmission fluid helps to keep the moving parts inside your car’s transmission moving smoothly. Transmission fluid helps to keep metal parts inside your gearbox from grinding down. This fluid will also help to keep the different parts of your transmission cool....

How a Torque Converter Works

AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Total Car Care, Transmissions

Automatic Transmission Torque Converters Ever wonder what a torque converter does? The torque converter transfers power from the engine to the transmission. Without a torque converter, your automatic transmission won’t work. Cars with automatic transmissions...