You might know Steve Bodofsky as the editor of GEARS Magazine but for me he was a dear friend. I met Steve in 1988 while working at AAMCO Inc. in Philadelphia. I was a phone tech and...
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A Toyota Tundra, equipped with a 5.7L engine and an AB60E transmission, was dropped off with a complaint of no 5th and 6th gears. A road test revealed the costumer was right: no 5th or...
The Fiat 500 and 500 L are beginning to use a transmission that’s taking repairs to a different level. When this unit starts to break or act up, information and some knowledge of the...
The Jatco JF017E transmission has been out for a while and many shops are already enjoying the extra profits that CVT rebuilds are bringing in.
The Jatco identifier is JF017E; Nissan...
Back in the ’70s, G. Roland Dickason built a name for himself as an expert in automotive repairs. In 1974, he opened his first shop, Your Car Specialist, whose whole focus was...
I’m often asked, “When are the constant changes in vehicle technology going to slow down?” The answer is quite simple: They won’t! 10 years from now, you’ll look back at...
Many transmissions by various manufacturers use pressures switches to monitor the presence of fluid in a circuit. Some early GM’s used them for determining position of the manual...
The most successful managers and technicians in the automotive industry are fully aware of the need for continued training, to prevent being blindsided by advances that others have...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
One secret great business owners know about turning...
What is the current setting of your ambition?
Are you eager to grow your business? How much? Is there a point where it would grow too much to suit your tastes? How about too little...
Steve Bodofsky passed away on April 29, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer. He’s survived by his wife, Diane and daughter Tara who were both at his bedside when he peacefully...
