In the fast-paced landscape of modern industry, we often find ourselves obsessed with “The Big Idea.” We lionize the lightning-bolt moments of inspiration—the disruptive...
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Chrysler taught its transmissions how to learn. ZF made sure they understood what they were learning — and why.
The Evolution of Clutch Adaptation
When the 845RE and 8HP70 were...
Transmissions have become quite complex in the past decade with advanced electronics, sophisticated solenoid and clutch application strategies, mechanical enhancements, and fluid...
Technicians are like electricity; they take the path of least resistance during their diagnostic process. The easiest way to gather information is with the scan tool. The scan tool is...
Things have changed a lot in our industry over the years, but one thing that has not changed is the desire to give our customers a transmission that is a more durable and better...
The use of “additives” in ATF has been an ongoing discussion since I started working in the automotive lubrication business in the 1980s. Before 1985, there were very few products...
Welcome once again to Clash of the Classics. This month we head back to 1956 for a look at two wagons that captured the spirit of mid-century American optimism and family adventure...
Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time talking with shop owners about two things that sit at the center of a successful business culture: being customer-centric and being...
During a 10K in Agoura Hills, California, a realization hit me around mile four: for most working adults, running is a luxury. Not because it’s expensive, but because it requires...
What defines a truly great organization? Is it a groundbreaking product? The brilliance of the people? The size of the profit margins? While all these factors play a vital role in...
