What are the basic things I should keep in mind in maintaining my Mercury Topaz transmission system?

Remember undue stress and strain are the last things your transmission needs. Faulty transmission parts themselves will open the way to those unwanted elements, but if well kept, it can perform like it's always new in a longer period. Car owners must wisely check transmission fluid with the dipstick for enough amounts, ensuring smooth shifting and preventing untimely damage. It also lets you determine whether your Mercury Topaz is asking oil change earlier than what the manual says. To benefit from the sufficiency of oil, it is also necessary to clean-up dirt and grime off the system. That means cleaning the transmission case, pan, gasket, and even the sealing surface.

Also, watch for cracked or worn-out gasket. Through time, the gasket gets brittle and lead to fluid leaks. If left unnoticed, you will experience improper shifting, deal with costly mechanical problems, and put you in danger on the road. Transmission filter and seal require the same maintenance task. Replace as necessary.

I want the exterior panels of my Mercury Topaz to look as nicely as possible. What would be the best add-on to get?

Exterior panels are designed to protect you from the outside. But, they too, deserve protection. This is why the industry is flooded with accessories that are meant to extend the life of the exterior panels. The bumper, which practically takes on the damage by collision, can have bumper covers. The hood, which acts as covering of the significant systems that make the vehicle run, can be given hood covers. Fender flares are made available to protect the fenders and the quarter panels. All of these accessories basically guard the panels against unwanted marks brought by road debris and other elements with which the vehicle is exposed to. Choose the add-on that best suits your Topaz's need.

Would there be any change if I replace factory-installed wheels with shorter ones?

Acceleration improves a little with shorter than the factory-installed wheels. Sports cars often use this trick to add speed to the vehicle without having to pay for costly power enhancers, such as the turbocharger. But if partnered with a turbocharger, shorter wheels deliver a much better performance.

Some worry about stability as regards to changing wheel size. So for stability reasons, they prefer wider wheels over shorter ones. Others settle for larger wheels for the same reason, despite the fact that these would slow down acceleration. Width and size really matter when we talk about keeping a car stable, especially when steering and changing gears at high speeds. Wider and larger wheels make a car more stable while speeding. However, contrary to what others believe, shorter tires don't pose stability issue because if the vehicle's body is closer to the ground, stability is actually improved. In fact, it helps prevent roll over on curves and turns. No wonder, sports car owners install shorter wheels to achieve better acceleration with their road beasts.

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