Those of you who attend seminars and classes that I have taught through the years have heard me “preach” about how important it is to look for issues...
In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we’ll take a look at a 2014 Infinity QX60 with a RE0F10E CVT transmission experiencing a never-ending transfer...
In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we are going to take a look at a 2020 Ford F150 XL 4X4 equipped with a 5.0L engine, a 10R80 transmission, and...
So much of what you work on today is challenging, to say the least. Many shops lament, regarding the days when life and the transmission business were much...
Late-model vehicles can present unique problems. With electronics controlling so many functions inside transmissions, we are forced to verify solenoids...
Auto start-stop systems have been around for a while now and they are coming out of the warranty period and showing up in our shops now.
In this issue of Fun...
The name “Allison” immediately conjures up a picture in the mind of the consumer of transmissions that exemplify quality, durability, and longevity...
In horse racing, the term trifecta applies to a bet on a race in which you attempt to pick the first, second, and third place horses in the correct order. The...
In most automatic transmissions, you can expect to find simple switch valves that control direction of fluid and regulator valves that control or vary the...
In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling we are going to take a look at a special tool that enabled me to easily locate and isolate a clank type noise on a...
Controller programming has become a standard practice in all shops throughout the world. Whether for a new module installation or simply to update the...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about real business and life challenges.
This...
Allison transmissions are some of the toughest and most reliable transmissions produced worldwide. The Allison 1000 and 2000s are used by various manufacturers...
Overlooking body ground checks may be a costly mistake during a difficult electrical diagnosis. Here’s what you should know about inspecting and testing body...
Lockup in automatic transmissions has been with us for better than a half-century. However, lockup strategies have significantly evolved. With...
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...
Like many of you, I’m far from a fan of most CVTs. I guess I’m just set in my ways but I often wonder if people really test drive CVT-equipped vehicles...
