Transtar Introduces New Automatic Transmission Parts Catalog
Transtar Industries Inc. recently released its 2018 Automatic Transmission Parts Catalog. The catalog has coverage through model year 2017. Transtar’s all-inclusive 1,400-page catalog features 35 new transmission families, representing 74 transmission applications. The all-new power grid charts simplify the identification and position of hard parts in the transmission. In addition, the new catalog offers comprehensive
MAHLE Service Solutions Introduces FluidPRO ATX180
The FluidPRO ATX180 is designed to extract used transmission fluid in a fast and efficient manner to help boost shop productivity.
ASE A2 Prep: Transmission Diagnostics
The transmission game has changed. Solenoids, sensors and computers have replaced vacuum lines, governors and kick down cables on modern automatic transmissions. The tools have also changed: Scan tools, scopes and meters have replaced pressure and vacuum gauges.
Solving Automatic Transmission Electronic Control Problems
Troubleshooting an automatic transmission can be one of the most intimidating diagnostic procedures at a shop. The first reaction is typically, “We don’t do that type of work,” but there is profit in performing drivetrain diagnostics and “in-the-car” repairs.
Dual Clutch Transmission Diagnostics
The dual-clutch transmission produces a drivetrain that has the efficiency of a manual transmission, but the ease of use of an automatic. Compared to automatic transmissions, one manufacturer claims a 5–10 percent reduction in fuel consumption from just this one feature.
Transmission Line Replacement
Transmission fluid likes to be at a constant temperature. If it is too hot or too cold for too long, the performance can fluctuate and potentially cause damage to the transmission.
S.U.R.&R. Showcases Fluid Line Repair Portfolio At AAPEX
S.U.R.&R. offers brake, fuel, air conditioning, power steering, transmission and coolant fluid line repair kits, along with specialty tools for the automotive aftermarket.
Automotive Automatic Transmission Filter O-Rings And Lip Seals
Many transmission filters require a seal at the point where they assemble into the transmission. Most of these seals are called “lip seals,” although some filters may use an O-ring. Before filter installation, it is important to make sure that there is no O-ring or lip seal in the case or pump bore left over from the old filter.
Get Inside The Mind Of A Modern Transmission
The transmission game has changed. Solenoids, sensors and computers have replaced vacuum lines, governors and kick down cables on modern automatic transmissions. The tools have also changed: Scan tools, scopes and meters have replaced pressure and vacuum gauges. Even with codes and datastream information, you must be able to think like the transmission to find the correct diagnosis, which typically doesn’t involve replacing the entire transmission.
Dealing With Remanufactured Transmissions
When replacing a transmission, you have many options. Remanufactured transmissions are disassembled and rebuilt in a factory environment. Rebuilt transmissions are those that are characteristically cleaned, inspected and wear items like clutch plates and seals are replaced. These transmissions usually come with only a short-term warranty. Used or salvage transmissions can be pulled from anywhere
