A common theme among truck enthusiasts is modifying their rides to stand out. The automotive aftermarket supports this with an entire industry that readily...
As we gain experience over the years of building transmissions, we learn the idiosyncrasies of various transmissions—the common failures with specific...
One of the things I’ve always enjoyed about rebuilding transmissions is the required attention to detail. All the mistakes that can be made and all the...
Continuing with our recent theme of inputs, this month we’ll cover oxygen sensors. There’s a lot of information you need to know to understand oxygen...
In parts I and II of this series of articles, we covered the basics of module programming and Ford Motor Company vehicles, respectively. In this installment...
Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) concerns can be very hard to diagnose without some specific knowledge and the right equipment. Customers may struggle to...
The 700R4 has been around for over 30 years, and yet they still show up in shops all across the country. For veteran builders this unit is pretty...
Conventional gasoline vehicles used gear trains to provide a torque multiplication and also provide low, medium, and high speeds for the vehicle. Conventional...
If you’ve been in this profession long enough, you have likely seen some pretty crazy things. Years ago, things were fairly predictable; a seal leak causing...
The 10L1000 was introduced in 2020. It replaced the Allison LCT 1000, which has been around for more than 20 years. The LCT 1000 is an excellent transmission...
Both “displacement on demand” (DOD), and “active fuel management” (AFM) systems have been around for some time. These systems control two cylinders on...
Over the last two years, we’ve seen a big change when it comes to rebuilding the Jatco CVT. It used to be hard to find the parts needed for rebuilding this...
In this article, we will discuss harmonic vibrations in automotive drivetrains. While inherent in drivetrain operation, uncontrolled vibrations can lead to...
While exhibiting at ATRA Powertrain Expo this year, more than one transmission shop customer of ETE REMAN’s asked, “How do I get the customer to choose...
There are some things in life that have little meaning, while others stick with you till the grave. One of the many things my father taught me has stuck with...
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 this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we’re going to take a look at a 2015 Ford Explorer with a “Transmission Not in Park” message displayed in...
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...
Diagnosing a P1776 code on Dodge and Chrysler vehicles can be, at times, difficult. This code is set when the onboard computer thinks the Solenoid Switch Valve...
The Fiat 500 and 500 L are beginning to use a transmission that’s taking repairs to a different level. When this unit starts to break or act up, information...
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