The disappearance of the transmission dipstick signals a major shift in car design. Are you prepared for the implications of sealed systems and high-tech diagnostics? Discover what this means for your ...

Car enthusiasts are really no different from open source programmers or home DIYers. All of them like to pop the hood on their respective toys, root around to figure out what's wrong, and then fix it ...

De-contenting is a euphemism coined a number of years back to politely describe automakers penny-pinching in their products’ manufacturing process. Think things like no clear coat on body surfaces ...

There are two schools of thought behind cars no longer including a dipstick. Removing it helps to deter less mechanically-inclined owners from using the wrong transmission fluid and ruining their ...

If you own a vehicle, everywhere you turn, someone or something is reminding you to check your ride’s fluids; owners’ manuals, service personnel, co-workers, and parents pretty much all deliver the ...

There was a change in 2007 from a four-speed auto to a six-sped auto. The four-speed had a dipstick, check your owner's manual for the location, but the six-speed didn't. You need to take that to a ...

There are a few relatively simple maintenance jobs that’ll keep your vehicle running better for longer. Arguably, staying on top of your fluid levels and changing them when necessary is the most ...

The dipstick is located on the left side at the front of the engine, it’s got a red handle. Simply remove it and check the level shown. The engine should be running when you do the check. Disclaimer: ...