January/February - 2026
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In This Issue
- A Tribute from the Heart: Rodger and Diane Bland’s Enduring Legacy
Lance Wiggins - Getting to Know Nissan’s CVT-Driven All-Wheel Drive System
Pete Huscher - Noise Vibration & Harshness
Jerry Stewart - ATF: Looking Forward as We Reflect on the Past – A Look into Hybrid, BEV, and EV Transmission Fluid
Pat Burrow - Are You Hot? A Look at Major Changes to Vehicle Cooling Systems
Steve Garrett - The 9T50 Transmission: How is it Holding Up In the Real World?
Keith Clark - 1969 SS Camaro Vs. 1969 Mustang Mach 1
Donny Caccamise - Building a Low-Stress Shop Culture Without Losing Your Edge
Thom Tschetter - New Tricks for Old Dogs
Guest Author - Why Transmission Shop Owners Need Key Man Insurance
Edward Vela - 2026 Buyer’s Guide
GEARS Staff - Classified Ads
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