Transmission Care and Repair: Automatic, CVT, and Manual Gearbox Basics — Real Service for the 'Sealed for Life' Era (DIY Car Repair & Maintenance Series) - Softcover

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Stop Falling for the 'Sealed for Life' Myth and Save Thousands in Repairs

Modern transmissions are smaller, hotter, and far less tolerant of neglect than older units. The industry’s marketing has cost owners millions in avoidable repairs. Transmission Care and Repair strips the mystery out of gearbox maintenance, replacing marketing hype with practical, manufacturer-spec procedures for automatics, CVTs, manuals, and dual-clutches.

• The truth about 'lifetime fluid': Why it really means 'until the warranty expires' and how to establish real-world service intervals.
• Step-by-step DIY guides: Clear, approachable drain-and-fill procedures, including the critical temperature-window fluid level check.
• The CVT survival guide: Vital driving habits and heat-management tricks that can double the lifespan of your continuously variable transmission.
• Diagnostic decoder: Learn how to diagnose shudder, slip, and jerk issues using OBD-II codes like P0741, P0750, P0776, and P17F0.
• Fluid exchange facts: Discover the three scenarios where a flush helps and the high-mileage trap where it can destroy your gears.
• A 10-year care calendar: A simple, mileage-based maintenance schedule you can post in your garage and follow with complete confidence.

Whether you drive a traditional automatic, a budget-friendly CVT, a sporty dual-clutch, or a classic manual, this book is your ultimate DIY mentor. Written in plain English by ASE-certified specialists, it's the honest manual that should have come with your car.

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