August/September - 2026
GEARS August/September 2026. GEARS is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is distributed with the understanding the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance, is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought from a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and Committee of Publishers.
GEARS also welcomes articles submitted by members of the industry. GEARS considers all articles for publication that contribute positively to the welfare of the transmission industry, and reserves the right to edit all articles it publishes. If you would like to submit an article to GEARS, include background information about the author and a telephone number where he/she may be reached. If you want submissions returned, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.GEARS April 2020. GEARS is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is distributed with the understanding the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance, is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought from a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and Committee of Publishers.
GEARS also welcomes articles submitted by members of the industry. GEARS considers all articles for publication that contribute positively to the welfare of the transmission industry, and reserves the right to edit all articles it publishes. If you would like to submit an article to GEARS, include background information about the author and a telephone number where he/she may be reached. If you want submissions returned, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
In This Issue
- Message from the President – 2026
Dave Wilkes - Inductive Current Analysis
Jerry Stewart - Nissan CVT Judder Codes and Diagnostics – What Sets P17FX Codes and How to Repair Them
Keith Clark - War, Base Oil, and ATF – How Global Conflict is Affecting ATF Supplies
Pat Burrow - WIT: Evolution of Transmissions. Past, Present, Future.
Guest Author - Flexplate Engineering: Balancing Strength and Flexibility
Dave Goerend - When the Engine Stumbles: The Hidden Link Between Nissan Fires, Transmission Problems, and Warranty Trouble
Robert Bateman - The Long Road to Loveland
Jimmy Taylor - 1949 Pontiac Chieftain Vs. 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe
Donny Caccamise - Florida’s Auto Repair Succession Wave – Three Deals Signal a Change in Ownership Across the Southeast
Luke Sawyer - Going Your Own Way
Kit Lindsay - The Four Pillars of a Winning Shop
Thom Tschetter - The Pursuit of a Winning Culture: Taking the Steps
Lance Wiggins - ATRA Powertrain Expo 2026
GEARS Staff - Shoppers Ads
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