New ATRA Transmission Guides Available Now From AVI
Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) is excited to announce 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.
JASPER Expands Late Model Availability Of GM 6L80E And 6L90E Transmissions
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has expanded the availability of its remanufactured GM 6L80E and 6L90E transmissions. The transmission control module (TCM) is physically contained inside this transmission.
ZF Services LLC Releases New Training Video For 6HP Transmission Oil Changes
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG in North America, has announced the most recent video update to the ZF Education Center. The newly added video is a training video for oil changes on ZF 6HP transmissions.
Inspect The Automatic Transmission Filter And Fluid
Changing the automatic transmission filter and fluid is a great preventive maintenance practice, ensuring a clean and proper working transmission assembly. The most important factors are installing the correct filter for the vehicle application and the correct installation procedures of the filter. An incorrect filter installation or the wrong filter will ultimately cause erratic shifts and possibly cause damage to the transmission assembly.
Corteco Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of TransTec Transmission Kits
Corteco, the aftermarket business of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, is celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransTec brand transmission kits by giving away a 2014 motorcycle to one lucky transmission professional. The grand prize drawing will be held on April 15, and culminates 35 years of serving the transmission aftermarket with a leading brand of automatic transmission overhaul kits.
Failing Pilot Bearing, Bushing on Manual Transmissions
Most rear wheel drive, and some front wheel drive, vehicles with manual transmissions use a pilot bearing/bushing. The pilot bearing/bushing
Start Solving Transmission Electronic Control Problems
Troubleshooting an automatic transmission can be one of the most intimidating diagnostic procedures at a shop. The first reaction is typically, “We don’t do that type of work.” But there is profit in performing drivetrain diagnostics and “in-the-car” repairs.
Three Causes Of Transmission Complaints
The modern transmission is one of the most connected components on a vehicle. When using a scan tool to diagnosis a drivetrain problem, it’s often what is not displayed on the scan tool that will lead you to your final diagnosis. Read on for three of the common causes of transmission complaints.
Automatic Transmission Erratic Shifts After Filter Replacement
Changing the automatic transmission filter and fluid is a great preventive maintenance practice, ensuring a clean and proper working transmission assembly. The most important factors are installing the correct filter for the vehicle application and the correct installation procedures of the filter. An incorrect filter installation or the wrong filter will ultimately cause erratic shifts and possibly cause damage to the transmission assembly.
GM Makes Transmission Control Module Repair Easier With Release of Programming Tools
The programming setup is easily accessible via a download that can be secured through a TIS2Web Service Programming subscription, GM’s next-generation Technical Information System. Seven subscription packages are offered, varying by price, expiration date and support level. With a subscription in hand, all that’s required for a tech to flash the TEHCM is a J2534 device or scan tool.