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I bet you didn't know these common
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mistakes could harm your automatic car
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let's get to the first one resting your
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hand on the gear lever can cause serious
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damage it puts pressure on the
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transmission's internal components even
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if it feels comfortable avoid it
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especially on long drives this habit can
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lead to costly repairs your hand should
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be on the steering wheel it's safer and
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better for your car also avoid resting
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your foot on the brake pedal it wears
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out brake pads and rotors keep your foot
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off the brake when not breaking don't
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overload your vehicle excess weight
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strains the transmission follow the
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recommended load capacity break these
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habits to extend your car's life
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maintain optimal vehicle performance let
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move to the next one ignoring the
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parking brake is a common mistake you
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might think the park gear is enough but
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using the parking brake is crucial
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relying only on Park strains the
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transmission especially on inclines the
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parking brake adds security and reduces
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transmission stress always use it for
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extra safety and to extend your
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transmission's life it's a small step
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with big benefits it ensures your car
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stays put even on steep slopes so next
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time you park pull that brake your car
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will thank you mistake number three
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accelerating too quickly from a stop we
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all have those moments when we're in a
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hurry it's tempting to floor it when the
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light turns green but quick acceleration
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stresses your transmission this can lead
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to costly repairs Transmissions handle
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gradual changes better accelerate
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smoothly your car and wallet will thank
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you it's about keeping keep your vehicle
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in good condition smooth acceleration
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reduces wear and tear resists the urge
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to floor it ease into the gas pedal for
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a stress-free drive your transmission
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and wallet will be happier the fourth
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one is not warming up your car in cold
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weather let your car warm up for a few
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minutes this ensures fluids especially
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engine oil reach optimal temperatures
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proper lubrication reduces friction and
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wear your transmission will thank you a
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well- lubricated engine and transmission
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lasts longer here here's the last one
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let's discuss the importance of regular
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transmission fluid checks transmission
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fluid ensures smooth gear shifts and
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reduces wear over time it degrades and
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becomes less effective check it every
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30,000 to 60,000 Mi refer to your car's
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manual for specifics ensure the car is
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on a level surface and the engine is
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running use the dip stick to check the
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fluid level and condition the fluid
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should be bright red and free of
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particles neglecting this can lead to
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Serious transmission issues add this to
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your regular car maintenance routine
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your transmission will thank
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you remember to check your transmission
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fluid regularly follow your cars manual
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and keep your car on a level surface
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