VW DSG 02E Transmission: A Diagnostic Pre-Checklist
This particular transmission is frequently powered by a diesel engine.
Transmission 2.0: Reprogramming Drivetrain Modules
If you’re performing drivetrain service and replacement, you need to be able to reflash or reprogram the transmission.
Inside Electric Truck Transmissions
Overall, once the driver gets used to the truck, the change to an electric transmission should be a welcome one.
Solving Electronic Control Problems In Today’s Automatic Transmissions
Troubleshooting an automatic transmission can be one of the most intimidating diagnostic procedures a shop faces today.
Dual Clutch Transmission Diagnostics
The dual-clutch – or as some drivers call them “flappy paddle” – gearboxes have garnered a bad reputation.
VIDEO: Checking Transmission Clutch Health
Andrew Markel discusses several ways to diagnose a clutch’s healthy operation to maximize the life of the transmission.
Babcox Media Acquires Transmission Digest
Babcox Media Inc., the parent company of Tomorrow’s Technician, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Transmission Digest.
VIDEO: 3 Reasons To Replace More Than The Clutch Disc
Andrew Markel discusses clutch replacement and the checklist you should follow to perform the job completely without a comeback.
What’s New With Functional Fluids?
Late-model vehicle technology is changing. Wider tires, active safety systems and AWD technology are not only influencing how vehicles perform, but also the service and maintenance requirements of their functional fluids.
VIDEO: Testing The Transmission With The Stall Test
Andrew Markel introduces two mechanical tests that can be performed on a transmission to gauge its road performance.
Ford Tech Tip: Automatic Transmission Delayed Engagement From Park To Drive Or Reverse
Some models may exhibit a delayed park to forward or reverse transmission engagement only on initial vehicle start up after parking several hours or overnight. The vehicle functions normally after the initial engagement has completed. So what’s going on?
VIDEO: Can A Dirty Or Damaged Air Filter Cause Rough Transmission Shifts?
In this Maintenance Minute, Andrew Markel talks about how and why rough transmission shifts can be caused by the air filter and what some of the likely culprits are.
