Finding people who can rebuild transmissions has been difficult for a number of years. But this is something you may not be aware of until your rebuilder quits...
April - 2018
The Dodge RFE series transmission has gone through some changes with the solenoid block and now changes with transmission range sensor (TRS) plate.
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The transmission business can be exhausting, not only physically but also emotionally and financially. ATRA is here to help provide answers and find creative...
A 2013 Ford Taurus all-wheel drive, 3.7L police interceptor with a 6F55N came into the shop with a 3-4 flare shift complaint, burnt fluid, and no...
In the October/November 2017 issue of GEARS, the column In Front of the Flywheel addressed an intermittent compression issue on a 2010 Ford F150. The article...
Today’s domestic all-wheel drive (AWD) systems are designed to operate in conjunction with many of today’s vehicles’ on-board systems, such as the engine...
There are many different types of communication protocols in today’s vehicles, depending on the manufacturer and system. These include CAN, Flex CAN, UART...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about real business and life challenges.
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Among the many amazing achievements we got to watch in the recently concluded Winter Olympics, two stand out in my mind for the deep lessons they can teach us...
When I grew up, it seemed that very disposable product was labeled Made in Japan or Made in China. If it was easy to reproduce or inexpensive, that’s where...
Over the years, we’ve met a lot of transmission folk who’ve heard the call of the wind and taken to the skies to earn their pilots licenses. For many it...
It’s time once again to mark your calendar and save the date for Expo 2018. This year marks the return to Bally’s: Expo will be October 31st through...
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