Transmission solenoids can cause a hard shifting transmission if the fluid level is low or dirty, if they experience an electrical malfunction, and due to wear over time.

It comprises a network of valves, passages, and solenoids that drive hydraulic fluid to give you a smooth gear-shifting experience. Without the valve body, automatic transmissions wouldn't ...

While they are becoming less common in the U.S., there are still vehicles with manual transmissions. However, before buying ...

It comprises a network of valves, passages, and solenoids that drive hydraulic fluid to give you a smooth gear-shifting experience. Without the valve body, automatic transmissions wouldn't ...

Shifting before braking. Automatic transmissions include a part called the shift interlock solenoid, a safety feature designed to prevent the driver from shifting out of Park unless the brake pedal is ...

Enter AOD-E The Big Three automakers all had to look at mechanically-modulated automatic transmissions and examine how to fine tune shift function. GM looked at its 700R4 as did Chrysler and the ...

An AMT, as its name implies, is an automated version of a standard mechanical transmission in which a computer communicates with solenoids to automatically operate the clutch and shifter.

CARS.COM — Vehicles with an automatic transmission might not have a clutch and a stick shift, but they can still have trouble shifting. At times, drivers may have trouble getting the car out of ...

Ever try charging up a hill in your Jeep Cherokee only to have your AW4 shift into first just before the top leaving you with no more momentum to make it? Ever try to crawl at a slower pace than ...

Two words: shift quality. The 8HP transmission from German supplier ZF is quick enough to serve sports cars and graceful enough for large luxury sedans, and it combines those elements of speed and ...