I’ve spent 36 years of my life so far working in the automotive industry and 24 of those years with ATRA. I am darn proud of this company and what it has to offer our industry, but...
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I’ve spent 36 years of my life so far working in the automotive industry and 24 of those years with ATRA. I am darn proud of this company and what it has to offer our industry, but...
Park-by-wire systems consist of input from the driver, such as a knob or button (more on this later), an internal mechanical piston attached to the park rod assembly, and a solenoid to...
In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we are going to take a look at a 2020 Ford F150 XLT, equipped with a 2.7L ECO-BOOST engine and a 10R80 transmission, that was experiencing...
Almost all newer vehicles use a Driver Information Center (DIC) to provide messages regarding vehicle operation to the driver. Sometimes, those messages can be confusing. Sometimes...
In the previous two articles, we discussed how engine inputs directly affect transmission operation and how GM manages pressure in different applications. In this article, we’ll look...
Welcome, once again to Doc’s Clash of the Classics. Typically, in our features, we contrast and compare two vehicle models from the same model year. Today, we’re going to change...
My major in college was Marketing, which, to my chagrin, required an accounting course to graduate. In those days, the homework assignments required pencils, paper, and adding machines...
Capital Gains tax is something that most business owners and investors are familiar with. However, there is a lesser-known tax for which business owners and investors should plan. What...
In the previous issue, we covered how to develop a business culture. There are a lot of phrases to define this, like a mission statement or purpose statement (my preference). However...
Like many young people, after graduating high school, Jamie Coffman enrolled in college. The computer technology industry was booming back in 2000, so she decided to enroll in classes...
Torque converter technology has evolved along with advances made inside the transmission. While manufacturers preserved the basic function of a torque converter, increased...
In the world of automotive enthusiasts, one name stands out as a testament to passion, dedication, and prodigious talent – Nora Gill. Nora’s journey began at the tender age of...
The Torque Converter Rebuilders Association (TCRA) will take place in sunny Pensacola, Florida. Often called “The Cradle of Naval Aviation”, Pensacola is home to the National...
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” – Henry Ford
In the small town of New Salisbury, Indiana, Conrad’s...