In the October/November issue of GEARS, Dennis Madden’s informative article on understanding the systems of shift feel and shift quality brought back so many...
Does your Torqshift fail immediately after a rebuild? Do you have multiple pump failures after working on Ford diesel transmissions? Do you find yourself...
The GM 6L series transmission is quickly becoming the most popular attraction in the shop. As we all know, this unit is plagued by a handful of common issues...
Transmission removal and replacement (R&R) is a critical task that requires precision, expertise, and attention to detail. For auto technicians and...
In the early days, the driver controlled transfer case mode and range positions with a shift lever. Newer designs use a transfer case shift motor to change...
Over the years, I’ve learned a few ways to make quick work of the tedious job of tracking down electrical faults. Anytime we see a solenoid circuit code...
Welcome, once again to Doc’s Clash of the Classics. Typically, in our features, we contrast and compare two vehicle models from the same model year. Today...
In any industry, trust is incredibly important. In the transmission industry, that trust is vital in gaining new business. Historically, so much of this...
Think back 15 years. Would you have predicted the popularity of CVT technology? It’s amazing to think of the change in perception of the Jatco CVT since it...
Get in, buckle up and hold on is what a friend told me as we went for a drive in his 2021 Corvette. Zora Arkus-Duntov, the father of the Corvette, made a...
Over the next few months, you’ll notice an increasing emphasis on ATRA+ articles. It’s not so much that we’ve changed article focus, per se, but rather...
A recent study found that up to 40% of all engine failures were a direct result of cooling system issues. As the vehicles we service continue to evolve, the...
Chances are you’ve had to deal with the dreaded P0882 code in a Dodge. It’s often caused by a faulty PCM (Powertrain Control Module) or TIPM (Totally...
So, let’s talk about performance and what it means. First, what’s your objective? Are you racing the quarter mile? Or are you looking at something for the...
It seems like a generational thing when we look back at transmission families of the past. GM, Ford, and Chrysler follow similar patterns for creating...
Vibrations can be one of the most frustrating things that you can have to repair. Finding the source of the vibration and then eliminating the cause can be a...
This year, the Torque Converter Rebuilders Association (TCRA) will be in the land of bluegrass… both the famous sod and the home of an amazing category of...
Today we will talk about the Park Assist System, found on many of today’s vehicles. The Park Assist System is a safety feature in a communications problem...
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...
I’m often asked, “When are the constant changes in vehicle technology going to slow down?” The answer is quite simple: They won’t! 10 years from now...
