Metelli Grows Brake Rotor, Transmission and Engine Part Lines
Since completing its brake parts range for medium- to high-end car applications in 2010, Metelli has committed to disseminating information about the manufacture of brake parts, including brake and clutch hydraulics, brake drums, brake shoes, preassembled brake shoe kits, brake rotors and pads.
Tech Feature: Transmission Fluid and Filter Service
To prevent any service from being over sold or under sold, it is important to not only know that a particular service should be performed, but also why it should be performed. That knowledge can also help you spot when to recommend that service, and when not to. When speaking about transmission fluid, the short version of the explanation is that it gets dirty and wears out.
Tech Tip: Check Those Fluid Levels in 5R55N/S/W Transmissions
Though the 5R55N, S and W are all similar in design, they each differ in specific areas based on the needs of the transmission’s intended application. However, a common feature is the lack of a dipstick to check fluid levels.
Transtar Releases Automatic Transmission Parts Catalog
Transtar Industries has announced the release of its 2011 Automatic Transmission Parts catalog. Featuring more than 150 automatic transmissions, this catalog is the most comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date and user-friendly catalog in the industry, according to Transtar.
Tech Tip: Check Those Fluid Levels on 5R55N/S/W Transmissions
Jasper Engines & Transmissions incorporates a procedure to fill the Ford 5R55N/S/W transmissions with the correct level of fluid. Though the 5R55N, S and W are all similar in design, they each differ in specific areas based on the needs of the transmission’s intended application.
Tech Tip: GM Vehicle has DTC P0757 Set, MIL Illuminated and Slipping Transmission
Some customers may comment on any of the following conditions – an illuminated MIL (where DTC P0757 is found as a history code), no third and fourth gear and the the transmission does not shift correctly.
Tech Tip: Transmission Slips in Buick Lacrosse
Most of the time, cleaning the sensor elements with a cotton swab and electrical contact or MAF cleaner will fix an incorrect MAF signal and allow transmission line pressure to return to normal.
Jasper Engines and Transmissions’ Crawford County Expansion Complete
Jasper Engines and Transmissions has completed its 41,488 square foot expansion to the Crawford County Facility. The expansion allows the space needed to merge Jasper Innovative Solutions with the company’s Distribution operations for a more efficient flow of finished product, along with allowing both companies to grow.
Transmission Update: Speed Sensor Diagnostics
Weird and unusual problems are my bread and butter diagnostics. By the time these odd problems get to me the owner of the vehicle has more than likely reached their threshold of poor diagnostics skills and bad results. Their opinion of every technician out there comes down to the same inevitable answer: “We’re all the same.” I doubt that very seriously. It’s almost laughable when you start quizzing them on where they had their car prior to bringing it in.
Top 5 Tools: Craig Deaton, A United Transmission
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