For the past few years, I’ve heard from many of you about the lack of qualified technicians. For some, this isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s become a matter of staying in...
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Let’s take a look at some of the changes GM made with the Aisin 8-speed FWD.
One of the first things that’s different is GM integrated the park neutral switch into the TCM (figure...
Two months ago, we covered testing potentiometers, such as TP and APP sensors. Both of those sensors could cause driveability complaints, transmission shift problems, and cause the MIL...
As today’s vehicles continue to become more complex, the problems we face also tend to increase in complexity. Several years ago I wrote an article about the “new direct-injected...
Like most other transmission, as the years go by, the 722.9 is hitting the bench more and more often. And, over the past few years, we’ve seen some common problems among them.
As...
In any industry, trust is incredibly important. In the transmission industry, that trust is vital in gaining new business. Historically, so much of this industry’s business came from...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
The other day I was about to tap my secret code...
Bit by bit over the years, I’ve been renewing and customizing my 2003 Thunderbird. I love this car! For me, it’s what Ford originally called the T-bird: “A personal luxury...
Milton Costakis and William Lorefice are the owners of Sharp Transmissions, a transmission and general repair shop in a rural area of New York. When the shop opened, about 32 years...
Sitting on the side-line for the last 15 years observing the OEM versus the aftermarket ATF conflict, (about where you source and how you use ATF) has lead me to believe the battle has...