Hey everyone! I am thrilled to invite you to the 2026 ATRA Powertrain EXPO! We are heading to the beautiful Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, from August...
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As most shops in ATRA know, I have been producing Rebuild books for many years now. Each book has its own set of challenges. The challenges vary from project to project based on what...
In last month’s article, we shared a detailed evaluation of the Ford F-150’s transmission thermal management system. In that article, we collected temperature data from the coolant...
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When asked what the number one problem with automatic transmission fluid is, it has never changed or gone away as technology improves and changes. I would have to say the answer is...
In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we are going to take a look at a 2004 Mini Cooper that was experiencing erratic or pulsing ratio changes while driving. This 2004 Mini...
The UA/UB80E transmission has been in production for over nine years now, and literally, there are just over 5 million of them on the street. These transmissions are typically paired...
Welcome, once again to Clash of the Classics. This month we’ll head back to 1969 to revisit two compact muscle cars that packed serious punch in the late pony car wars: the 1969...
I had a conversation with one of my best clients that stopped me in my tracks – not because it was unusual, but because it revealed something he’d never considered. He told me...
As Americans live longer, the financial risks associated with aging continue to rise. One of the most overlooked threats to retirement security is the cost of long-term care (LTC)...
What makes a business truly thrive in a fiercely competitive world? Is it record-breaking profits? Is it groundbreaking innovation? While these are certainly key indicators of a...
GEARS Staff