Transmission Line Replacement
Transmission fluid likes to be at a constant temperature. If it is too hot or too cold for too long, the performance can fluctuate and potentially cause damage to the transmission.
How Does A Dual Clutch Transmission Work?
Dual clutch transmissions are like Âhaving two manual transmissions shifting together while being controlled like an automatic transmission. This is the transmission of the future because it is lighter than an automatic and is just as Âefficient as a manual transmission.
Volkswagen Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
In response to multiple inquires about aftermarket universal (one fluid fits all) automatic transmission fluids and transmission flushing, Volkswagen Group of America and Volkswagen Canada have prepared the following statement.
CVT Transmissions: Providing The ‘GO’ For Powersports
The continually variable transmission, or CVT, is a common component in the powersports industry. This is the transmission that has given scooters and snowmobiles the ability to be gas and go for decades. The CVT has also found a home in ATVs where a simple automatic transmission is desired.
Chrysler Transmission: The Case Of The Shiftless 48RE
The truck originally came into the shop with a broken band, which is a common and very cut-and-dried failure on a high-mileage 48RE transmission. The band and other friction lining was replaced and the valve body was cleaned. And, since the 3500 SLT had 240,000 miles on the odometer, the failure-prone electronic governor was replaced as well. Unfortunately, after the rebuilt transmission was installed and road-tested, the 48RE failed to shift out of first gear.
Tech Tip: Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Transmission Fluid Leak
Follow these tips to diagnose and fix a transmission fluid leak on several Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models.
Automotive Automatic Transmission Filter O-Rings And Lip Seals
Many transmission filters require a seal at the point where they assemble into the transmission. Most of these seals are called “lip seals,” although some filters may use an O-ring.
Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association Repair Guides Available from AVI
Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) has announced the addition of nearly 50 new repair manuals from the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association(ATRA). These in-depth technical guides were created by ATRA members, who adhere to a strict standard of honest, professional service. The manuals contain everything from basic transmission characteristics to troubleshooting to rebuilding. The print guides, ranging in length
Tip Clip: 5R55S Lincoln – Erratic Transmission Operation
This tip clip focuses on a very common harsh shift and engagement problem on 2003-’04 Lincoln LS and Aviators caused by extremely high line pressure.
ATRA Transmission Quick Quiz
Check out this new Quick Quiz containing questions on topics covered in the new ATRA 2013 Technical Seminar class available now from AVI. Test your knowledge now with this Quick Quiz!
