October - 2026
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In This Issue
- Powertrain Expo 2026 Show Wrap
Lance Wiggins - Getting Started with Scopes – Part Two – Inputs
Sean Boyle - Under Pressure: How Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Influence Automatic Transmission Operations
Drake Ohe - TRANSTAR: We Don’t Just Sell Parts. We Simplify Repair.
Guest Author - Battery Technology & Charge Requirements
Jerry Stewart - 6R140 Falls Out of Gear and Delay Forward Engagement – Sometimes It Takes an Eagle Eye!
Pete Huscher - 9T50: Diagnosis That Makes Sense
Bill Brayton - 1966 Pontiac GTO Vs 1966 Ford Galaxie
Donny Caccamise - More Than a Mechanic
Kelly Hack - 49 Days to a Winning Shop Culture
Thom Tschetter - The Pursuit of a Winning Culture: Tools for Success – Tools to Support Operational Excellence
Lance Wiggins - Where Do I Begin?
Kit Lindsay - A 12-Month Diversification Strategy: Balance SpaceX, XLK, and Alphabet
Edward Vela - Shopper Ads
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