Getting the best out of something usually means taking something else out of the equation to get it; a little give and take, if you will. For instance, in order to get a small-block to create ...

Rocky starts are hard to shake, but the GM 700-R4 automatic has done just that. Although it promised the durability of the TH350 with the added flexibility of an overdrive when introduced in the early ...

CARS.COM — Manual transmissions are usually cheaper to maintain and repair than automatics because the latter are far more complex and have more parts and functions that can fail, but it may depend on ...

It was a matter of necessity the GM Turbo-Hydramatic 700-R4 transmission ever happened at all. GM’s powertrain engineers were handed a challenge amid higher fuel prices and tougher government ...

Unless you've got a lemon, most vehicles can continue to run well past 100,000 miles if they are well maintained. That means changing the oil at recommended intervals and making sure your transmission ...

It's all too easy to make horsepower these days: add more cubic inches, some boost, or nitrous, and the pocket book is really the only limit when it comes to making power. Likewise, technology has ...

Next to the engine, your vehicle’s transmission is the most complicated piece of gear (some would argue it’s even more detailed than the engine). And though the transmission may not figure in the ...

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care, Toco Warranty and American Dream Auto Protect Your car’s transmission is like the heart of your ride. When it stops working, you may find yourself stranded on the ...

Manual and automatic transmission systems have gone head-to-head for decades, in just about every way! Today we’ll look at how the two stack up regarding repair and maintenance costs. Is there a ...