Water can corrode metallic parts of the transmission, fry the electrical parts, contaminate the fluid, and damage the seals. In fact, water can easily lead to catastrophic transmission failure. Therefore, keeping water out of the transmission system is vital to its health, and you can only keep the water out if you know how it gets there in the first place. Here are three possible ways in which water may get into the transmission:
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Taking care of your car is incredibly important. Just like your body, it is important to make sure that you are familiar with the signs that your car is sick and needs attention. In fact, there are certain problems, like issues with the brakes, which can actually be dangerous. If you don't know what you are looking for, you could miss important information about your car. Here are some signs that your brakes need attention.
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If you just purchased your first vehicle, you need to learn what type of maintenance that your vehicle needs to undergo throughout the year. Here are five tips that will help you navigate your vehicle's summer maintenance needs.
Check The Fluids
During the summer months, when it is already hot outside, it is very easy for your vehicle to overheat if it does not have the proper fluids inside of it.
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If you are looking to purchase a used car, it's natural that you would want to know if there are any problems with it before you hand over your money. However, other than having the car looked at by a mechanic, you might not know how to recognize possible trouble with the transmission before you buy it. Here are some early signs that there may be a problem.
The Fluid is Too Dark
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If you feel like you are replacing your brakes more often than others or have additional repairs above and beyond just brake pads, stop blaming your car. Chances are you have adopted some bad habits along the way that are actually causing your brakes to wear down or suffer further damage. Here are four bad driving habits that can damage your brakes over time.
1. Unnecessary Speeding
While you might not associate how fast you drive with your brakes, needing to stop from high speeds can wear these down quickly.
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