Road Test, because you can’t confirm your repair without it. A road test is your first, and sometimes only, chance to identify a problem. It may be performed...
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In recent past issues, I’ve covered the basic uses and misuses of the Digital Multimeter (DMM). This series will introduce you to the value of the digital...
Seems our new work vocabulary repurposes or changes the meanings of terms we have used for years. The one I hear most often these days (its meaning depending...
The 2019 model year marked a significant update for the General Motors 8L90 automatic transmission. In response to advancements in engine management and the...
This article is part three of a series that examines the limitations and considerations of common measurements performed with one of the most widely used...
For professionals in the torque converter and transmission rebuilding industry, the start of May signals an exciting opportunity to network, learn, and deepen...
As many of you know I sold my shop in April of 2021 and now do only antique transmission repair in my hangar at the Sedalia MO airport. Sourcing parts can be a...
Every year, as we approach the year’s end, I like to look back, not only at the last twelve months but even further back, remembering the events and...
A few years ago, during the ATRA seminar, we discussed the additional coolant temperature sensors added to numerous vehicles and why that change was...
There are many great business coaches in our industry. Many of them have come from the General Repair universe. With that said, like AAMCO, I have seen many...
This article is part two of a series that focuses on the limitations and considerations of common measurements performed with one of the most commonly used...
Camera technology has changed all of our lives over the last couple of decades. It was not that long ago that a 35mm camera was something that a lot of us...
Just when you think things are settling in, and you are feeling more comfortable with these 10-speeds, the OEM changes it up on us again!
Ford trucks equipped...
I’ve seen many associations and companies put on retreats. I’ve never attended one, but I was curious. Do you become brainwashed and transform? Leave...
There have been numerous changes over the years with GM transmissions, including the 10-speed applications. Many changes are known as running changes, which...
In Part I, we covered base oils and their changes over time. Here, we’ll look at the additive packages that make each oil unique.
Additive packages in ATFs...
The Digital Multimeter (DMM), often referred to as the digital volt-ohm meter (DVOM), is one of the most common tools found in a technician’s toolbox. Using...
I was once 25 years old. When I think about it I am sometimes shocked at how fast the time has passed. Looking back I wonder what it would have been like if my...
There was a time when ATF (automatic transmission fluid) was specifically used to identify fluid for the step-automatic transmission. Today, there are three...
The GM 8-speeds have certainly had their share of issues through the years. The problems have gotten bad enough and familiar enough that a class action lawsuit...
