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Don't Fall Off The Sales Cycle
One of the greatest sales trainers of all time said, “You can get everything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar. Of course, Zig was referring to sales as a way of helping people. Implicit in this quote is doing it repeatedly and consistently […]

ATRA's 2023 Powertrain Expo Guide
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Are You Preparing to Fund Your Child's Education?
Never assume your child will not go to college. It is essential to start preparing for your child’s education now, even if you don’t believe going to a university or trade school is possible. In high school, preparing for wrestling and boxing matches was most important. College was an afterthought. Understandably, my father wasn’t prepared […]

Rise and Fall - 6L80/6L90 Pressure Issues
The 6L series of transmission was introduced starting in the 2006 model year. Since then, it has become one of the most commonly repaired transmissions in shops across the country. Just the sheer number of vehicles built with these transmissions is mind-boggling, as millions and millions are on the road today. If one darkens your […]

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Powertrain Industry News
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The More You Know About The 10R80... The Better Off You Are!
Most of us have either seen or heard of the new 10-speed transmission Ford is offing behind the 2.3L EcoBoost, 2.7L V6, 3.5L EcoBoost, 5.0L gas, and 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel engines. It’s been on the road for a few years, and we’re starting to see some common failures for this unit. Before we get […]

Do You Want to Be a Millionaire?
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about business and life. How did I become a millionaire? Well, on my 30th birthday, my dad gave me a million dollars and said, “Don’t blow it?” Of course, I’m kidding, and most of us don’t get a […]

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Scan Tool 101
In the transmission industry, there’s something new to learn every day. Some of the simplest things can be challenging, but that’s what we enjoy: fixing problems and overcoming challenges. Gathering information and saving it is just as important as working on the cars themselves. In this article, we’ll discuss an easy way of gathering and […]






Alfred State Automotive and ATRA: A Perfect Parnership
Alfred State College is a small technical school, with about 3500 students, in the Southern Tier of Western New York State. The college is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and offers a variety of two and four-year degrees. The automotive department resides in the School of Applied Technology, which also […]


Ring Ring, RE5R05A Calling!
The RE5R05A was first introduced to the market in 2002 in the Infinity Q45. Several other vehicles used it in later years with some models such as the NV, still using this transmission for the 2016 production year. Since its inception, the transmission designer, JATCO has used rigid sealing rings produced with PEEK material in […]

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