HASTINGS — A transmission flushing machine that malfunctioned was the cause of last Friday’s fire that destroyed BG&S Transmission at Lexington Avenue and West Second Street in downtown Hastings.

the automatic transmission should have a -regular- fluid change schedule. If you follow it you should not need to flush. If you have ignored it and the fluid's went bad then I would flush (do not use ...

My 2000 Jeep Cherokee needs fresh transmission fluid. What would your honest answer be about the benefits of “flushing” the transmission versus a transmission fluid “change”? — Francois Well, I wouldn ...

If you’ve ever read the phrase "lifetime fluid" with regard to vehicle maintenance, you might be tempted to breathe a sigh of relief. It sounds like one less bill to worry about. However, lifetime in ...

General Motors advises against using external transmission fluid exchange or flush machines. There are fewer convertible choices today compared with 2013. A four-cylinder engine can perform like a V-8 ...

The transmission is a vital component of the car that needs to be regularly maintained. If not, you might be stuck with the high cost of an automatic transmission repair. To avoid an expensive visit ...

Most drivers figure it's easy enough to change your transmission fluid, dropping the pan, draining the fluid, and refilling it at home. However, Honda's automatic transmission service has always been ...

If you take your car to a shop for a routine oil change you have a high probability of being told your car needs one or more of its critical fluids flushed, changed or serviced. This started ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For simple maintenance jobs like topping up fluids or replacing wiper blades, it can make perfect sense to take your car to a quick lube shop.