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Back on the Bench |  September - 2018

Common Mercedes 722.9 Problems

August 31, 2018
Rob Faucett
29,338 Views

Like most other transmission, as the years go by, the 722.9 is hitting the bench more and more often. And, over the past few years, we’ve seen some common...

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Other Articles |  September - 2018

What’s Causing That Shudder? A Deep Look at a Misfire Issue

August 31, 2018
Steve Garrett
1,921 Views

As today’s vehicles continue to become more complex, the problems we face also tend to increase in complexity. Several years ago I wrote an article about the...

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Other Articles |  April - 2025

Viscosity and ATF

April 1, 2025
Pat Burrow
968 Views

Before 2005, there were basically a few automatic transmission fluids that shops used to service everything. These were Dexron/ Mercon ATF and Ford Type F. A...

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Heavy Metal! |  July - 2022

An Audi Opportunity! An OB5 Transmission With Issues Inside AND Outside

July 6, 2022
Rolly Alvarez
2,364 Views

When a vehicle comes into your shop with multiple codes, it is usually tricky to figure out where to begin. Sometimes electrical and mechanical faults are so...

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Other Articles |  October/November - 2018

WIT: Your Business Partner Since 1999

October 19, 2018
Steve Bodofsky
502 Views

It isn’t easy to operate a transmission repair shop in today’s business climate. With the technology moving forward at breakneck speeds and literally...

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Other Articles |  Paid Advertorial |  Precision International |  August - 2023

Precision International Presents: John Parmenter

August 8, 2023
Guest Author
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Other Articles |  December - 2018

Bushings: How Critical Can They Be?

November 30, 2018
Steve Garrett
14,111 Views

Like many components used in the transmission industry, the term bushing can be described using various other names. A plain bearing, sliding bearing, solid...

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Back on the Bench |  January/February - 2019

Light It Up! The Taillight that is.

January 17, 2019
Rob Faucett
1,024 Views

After a certain number of years in the industry, you might think you’d have heard everything. That’s usually when you get the call that lets you know, you...

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Other Articles |  March - 2025

Exploring the Function and Construction of Two- and Three-Path Torque Converters

March 4, 2025
Bob Warnke
605 Views

In preparation for writing a torque converter article, I searched for a catchy title to describe the unit. I found it described as a “Metal Donut” and an...

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Other Articles |  May - 2025

Is That Normal? Some GM 10-Speed Normal Customer Concerns

May 1, 2025
Steve Garrett
508 Views

It is becoming more and more difficult to diagnose issues with today’s vehicles. This issue gets even more clouded as some manufacturers attempt to limit the...

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Tales From the Bench |  March - 2019

6F35: 5th Gear Starts and No Codes

March 1, 2019
Jarad Warren
8,900 Views

As mechanics, we all like to fix cars and solve problems. When we get a car in the shop, that’s when we start our investigation. We get the customer’s...

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Keep Those Trannys Rolling |  September - 2023

AS69RC Slips When Towing

September 1, 2023
Pete Huscher
1,066 Views

In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we are going to take a look at a 2018 Ram 4500 Cab & Chassis Flatbed Tow Truck equipped with a 6.7D engine and...

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Other Articles |  December - 2020

Keeping an Icon Alive

December 2, 2020
Guest Author
1,582 Views

For many of us who’ve been in the transmission industry, perhaps longer than we’d like to admit, Slauson Transmission Parts has been with us for our entire...

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Back on the Bench |  December - 2019

Dealing With A 2-3 Flare, Isn’t That Boring…

November 27, 2019
Rob Faucett
17,336 Views

I recently had the pleasure of dealing with a 2010 6R140 with a 2-3 flare that became worse as the temperature increased. Once the problem is identified, I...

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Keep Those Trannys Rolling |  December - 2021

The Navigator GRIND

December 2, 2021
Pete Huscher
2,046 Views

In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we’re going to take a look at a 2016 Lincoln Navigator Sport. It’s equipped with a 3.5L engine, a 6R80...

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Fun With Transmissions |  August/September - 2022

The Odyssey of a Converter Shudder! Honda Odyssey Converter Judder; Causes and Fixes.

August 19, 2022
Bill Brayton
18,115 Views

Everyone has been working on converter clutches for years. In this day and age there several different styles of converter clutches, captive clutch, multi-disk...

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Back on the Bench |  April - 2019

68RFE OD Clutch Failure: Part 2

April 1, 2019
Rob Faucett
6,160 Views

In our last article about overdrive clutch failure on a 68RFE, we left off at surface damage where the valve body contacts the case. Your next step is to...

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Tales From the Bench |  May - 2019

Introducing the JF017E Jatco CVT

May 3, 2019
Jarad Warren
33,070 Views

The Jatco JF017E transmission has been out for a while and many shops are already enjoying the extra profits that CVT rebuilds are bringing in.
The Jatco...

Keep Those Trannys Rolling |  June - 2025

10R80 After Overhaul Blues

June 6, 2025
Pete Huscher
857 Views

In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we are going to take a look at a 2020 Ford F150 XLT equipped with a 5.0 engine and a 10R80 transmission that was...

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Back on the Bench |  October/November - 2020

I’m Stuck On You!

October 1, 2020
Rob Faucett
703 Views

I’ve shared a few stories of very odd problems that took some unique testing to figure out. I have another one to share, but don’t think of this problem...

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