Torque converters appear to be a bunch of mysterious whirlwind motion inside a spinning shell that transmits an engine’s power to the transmission and rear wheels. Although they seem complex, torque ...

Considering that a torque converter doesn't actually convert torque, it's no wonder it's such a misunderstood component. After all, any device that has "converter" as part of its name should transform ...

If there were a vote for the most misunderstood automotive component, we're willing to bet the automatic transmission would rank pretty high, and the torque converter itself possibly higher still. OK, ...

For cars that only have two pedals, its time to make driving great again. Let’s make use of the scientific method along with a few dollars to optimize your driving experiences! OK, for all you rich ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tudor was lucky enough to be in Wales just as Sebastien Loeb was securing his 8th World Rally Championship title during Wales Rally GB 2011 and wrote a guest blog for ITV News covering the rally ...

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 ...