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Winterize your automatic transmission!

While most people are aware that their radiators need cold weather attention, few know their transmission can benefit from a winter "physical." First, check the area around your car's radiator for leaves, paper, or other debris that might impede the incoming flow of cool air. While checking the radiator area, inspect all the belts and hoses around the engine compartment. Rubber components are always the first to fail because they're so susceptible to temperature changes. If any are dry or cracked, have them replaced now before they break. Once the temperature drops, you may notice a shift delay in your transmission. This can also be temperature and rubber related and may indicate a hardening of the rubber seals in your transmission. Hardened seals are a serious condition and should be checked out by a qualified technician.

Be sure to pay attention to the level and condition of the transmission fluid in your automatic transmission. Check the fluid level every time you check the engine oil level. And, keep an eye on the condition of the fluid -- it should be clear not cloudy, and should have no particular odor. Like engine oil, transmission fluid should be changed at regular intervals -- check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommendation. The transmission is one of the hardest working components in your car, so give it the preventive attention it deserves -- you're going to be depending on it through a long winter season.

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