ContiTech Power Transmission Group Introduces New Website
ContiTech Power Transmission Group has introduced a new website for OE automotive drive belts.
Transtar Enhances Standard Transmission Product Offering Nationwide
Transtar Industries says it has enhanced its standard transmission product offering by expanding inventory throughout its nationwide distribution network. More customers will now have access to standard transmission products from All Transmission Parts (ATP) with same-day delivery.
JASPER Updates Transmission Hydraulic Clutch Testing
The Quality Engineers of Jasper Engines & Transmissions have updated the company’s transmission hydraulic clutch testing process. Hydraulic clutch testing is a method of simulating the operation of a transmission clutch. The process identifies defective clutches not typically identified by dynamometer testing.
JASPER Offers Aisin AS68RC Transmission for Dodge, Ram Diesel Chassis
Jasper Engines & Transmissions announces the release of the Aisin AS68RC automatic transmission. The available applications for this six-speed transmission include: Mid 2007-2010 Dodge, Ram 3500-5500 Cab-Chassis mounted behind the 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine.
Ohio Technical College Partners with Jasper Engines & Transmissions
Ohio Technical College (OTC), a premier provider of specialized technical training in a wide variety of transportation fields, has formed a partnership with Jasper Engines and Transmissions to use its products in the school’s Automotive and Auto-Diesel programs.
Tech Tip: Dodge Ram Transmission Weakpoint Leads to Converter Update
The main reason this occurs is that the piston is not properly centered on the turbine hub of the converter.
Transmission Tech Tip: Active Radius
Many newer design clutch friction discs are designed with a thinner band of friction material than the original disc that came in the vehicle.
New TransTec Smart Phone App Identifies Transmissions by Vehicle
A new smart phone app that identifies automatic transmissions in virtually any vehicle in the world is now available free from Corteco, supplier of TransTec transmission and power steering kits.
BorgWarner Provides Friction Technology for ZF’s Automatic Hybrid Transmissions
BorgWarner has announced that its expertise in friction plate design and materials will be used to improve shift performance and efficiency for the ZF full hybrid 8-speed automatic transmission. The parallel hybrid transmission launched in the 2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro and also will be featured in the Audi A6, A8 and BMW 5-series hybrids.
Arizona Transmission Shop Forced to Close
Transplant Plus Transmissions in Tempe, AZ, has been ordered to shut down and, according to the article, the owner, Robert Brady, is not allowed to own or manage an auto repair business for 10 years. A year ago, the Arizona Attorney General’s office had sued the business for consumer fraud. The shop’s most resent problems are the result of failing to respond to complaints and threatening to repossess cars if the owners didn’t pay their repair bills.