Transmission removal and replacement (R&R) is a critical task that requires precision, expertise, and attention to detail. For auto technicians and...
Back to Basics
In modern automotive technology, the torque converter is a pivotal component of automatic transmissions. For transmission technicians, mastering the design and...
There was a time when Dennis Madden walked around the office and asked everyone to identify markings on a ruler. You should have seen the chaos that ensued...
This article is a prelude and supportive document to a new column, “Thinking It Through.” Over my 40+ years in the transmission industry as a rebuilder...
Over the course of your automotive career, you’ll run into certain terms and abbreviations that might not make sense. I’m going to list for you the most...
Having worked at the ATRA Hotline for many years, I know that words have meaning. Communication between two “techs” can fall apart if they call the same...
The Automatic Transmission is complex, to say the least. You’ll need years of practice to master. In this article, we’ll learn the components that make up...
This is the second installment of our new Back to the Basics column. Last month we unveiled our vision for this column and how we hope to impact the training...
It started out as a simple exercise. Dennis Madden, then CEO of ATRA, walked around the office with a ruler. He asked every employee to tell him what the...
