Transmission Topics

(NAPSA)—To keep your car on the road to safety and savings, pay attention to your transmis- sion. Here are a few hints on how: Keep your cool. Keep yourcool- ing system in good shape. Regular service can help the transmission run cooler andlast longer. Beat the heat. If you drive in very high temperatures or carry a lot of weight in yourcar, an extra transmission cooler can add years to your vehicle’slife. SToP “JACK RABBIT” STARTS. They waste gas and can hurt your car’s transmission. Be shift thrifty. Most of the friction and wearin the transmis- sion takes place during shifting. Try to get a feel for when the car is about to shift and ease off the gas little. Avoid “jack rabbit” starts. Hard acceleration creates friction that can hurt the transmission. It wastes gas, too. You can learn more about transmission protection from the experts at the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association at www.atra.com.