The use of “additives” in ATF has been an ongoing discussion since I started working in the automotive lubrication business in the 1980s. Before 1985...
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...
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’s hard to be surprised anymore with all the possible things that can go wrong inside a transmission: circuit leaks, solenoid malfunctions, valve body...
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...
…Once on the bench and disassembled, all we found was burnt forward clutches, everything else looked ok…
My co-worker recently built a 5R110W...
In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we are going to take a look at a 2004 Mini Cooper that was experiencing erratic or pulsing ratio changes while...
Today’s vehicles are more efficient than we’ve ever seen. They are so efficient that most engines idling in an enclosed area for an extended time only...
For parents, it can be easy to relate to this article. Think about the last time you asked your kids to clean their room and found them 20 minutes later...
Measuring voltage drop is the most-accurate way to check any electrical connection – including a starter ground.
A bad starter ground does not occur every...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life challenges.
As we approach...
Recently I was at an AAMCO shop in Hialeah, Florida. My friend Roger asked me to stop by and have a look at a 2016 Honda Accord he was having trouble with. It...
The American Dream has always been about freedom and ownership. The Founding Fathers debated the following statement for our founding documents: “Life...
“I’ve been looking at various strategies for investing for and with my kids. I’m currently considering Real Estate investments.” This was also on...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life.
I recently had...
VACC’s Technical Advisory Service has been receiving regular calls for information on Hyundai ix35 (Tucson) shift lock problems. There seems to be some...
It’s no surprise that, over time, converters have become more complicated and challenging to build. In this issue, we’ll look deep into the 6-speed 6L45/50...
There’s an old joke about the Chicken and the Pig wanting to do something nice for the farmer. The Chicken suggests an Eggs and Bacon breakfast. The Pig...
We’re all aware of the current supply chain issues plaguing our industry. Between the lack of raw materials affecting the availability of rubber, paper, and...
Winter has always been a boon for transmission shops. Burned up transmissions and broken cases from getting stuck in the snow are commonplace. Snowplows that...
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