Lexus warns that the torque converter-to-flexplate bolts should be replaced any time a torque converter is removed from one of its vehicles for service. The carmaker points out that there are several ...

Harsh shifts plague Derek's 2019 Silverado ZR2 at 99k miles, just before his warranty expires. Flushed once, and it's still ...

If you’ve ever driven a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, chances are good you’ve been in command of a torque converter. At the risk of oversimplification, a torque converter transfers ...

For most people, knowing exactly how a torque converter works is a mystery. It’s completely understandable, as the modern torque converter is a complex device. In short, a torque converter is an ...

Mazda Motor Corp. reports that some 2005-08 Tribute SUVs with automatic transmissions may stall when coming to a stop or when shifted from park to drive or park to reverse. According to the car maker, ...

Q: I just read your column responding to a question about ignoring a check engine warning light. I have a 2004 Lexus ES330 that had a check engine warning light. After a couple of weeks I was able to ...

General Motors has initiated a pilot program to repair or replace the 9T65 9-speed transmission that is found in a variety of its crossover models. Some owners of vehicles with the 9T65 have reported ...

Q: I have a 2002 Buick LeSabre 3800 V-6 with about 126,000 miles. Sometimes when stopped — at a stop sign, for example — it will die (the issue’s been infrequent so far). It starts up immediately and ...

Ford has issued a new safety recall in North America for certain units of the Edge, Fusion, and Lincoln MKZ. The recall affects vehicles powered by the 2.0-liter gasoline engine and equipped with the ...

Question: I just read your column responding to a question about ignoring a check-engine warning light. I have a 2004 Lexus ES330 that had a check-engine warning light. After a couple of weeks I was ...