Hi, I’m Lance Wiggins, I’m Generation X! I listen to alternative music, love coffee and if there’s a system to buck, I’m your man! I like wearing...
December - 2019
The ZF 9HP48, also known as the 948TE for FCA (Fiat/ Chrysler Automobiles) vehicles, is a nine-speed transmission found in various Honda/Acura models, many FCA...
While exhibiting at ATRA Powertrain Expo this year, more than one transmission shop customer of ETE REMAN’s asked, “How do I get the customer to choose...
I recently had the pleasure of dealing with a 2010 6R140 with a 2-3 flare that became worse as the temperature increased. Once the problem is identified, I...
The Harsh 2-1 Down Shift With Lexus… It’s The ECM
Over the last two years I’ve been keeping track of this harsh 2-1 downshift complaint on Lexus...
We’ve all felt challenged about problems with transmissions we’re unfamiliar with, and CVTs top the list. As different as these transmissions seem, there...
What we’ve known as the Neutral Safety Switch has changed over the years and has had various names such as the Park Neutral Position Switch, Internal Mode...
The U660E first appeared in the Lexus ES350 and the Toyota Camry in 2007. Then it showed up in the 2008 Avalon, followed by the Venza in 2009. It is used...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
Most of you probably...
“Why doesn’t that guy just do what needs to be done? He always waits for me to say something!”
Yep, that’s the case, exactly. Some people need a...
The 2019 ATRA annual Golf Tournament got off to a cool start Thursday morning in Las Vegas. Frost on the course delayed eager golfers from the scheduled 8:00...
Caesar’s Palace was home to the 2019 edition of the Powertrain Expo held October 20th through November 2nd. Words and photos really can’t capture the...
Lance Wiggins and Bill Brayton are the recipients of the 2019 Tank-Girdley-Howe Circle of Excellence Award for their outstanding achievements and contributions...
In May of this year, Rick and Michelle Grant became the sole owners of Metro Transmission and Automotive in San Marcos, California, situated in North San Diego...
