Allison Transmission Sponsors CFH Racing For The Indy 500
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. has announced a sponsorship of CFH Racing for the two Verizon IndyCar Series events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May, including the Indianapolis 500. Allison will appear on the No. 20 car, which will be driven by two-time defending Indianapolis 500 pole winner and three-time IndyCar race winner Ed Carpenter
ATP Automotive Introduces New Transmission Filter Kit Packaging
As part of its new brand identity initiative, ATP Automotive has introduced new packaging for its popular transmission filter kits. “ATP transmission filter kits are the preferred choice of professional service technicians, so we wanted to be sure that the new packaging was not only attractive, but conveyed the superior quality they have come to
New Bar’s Leaks One Seal Stop Leak Fixes Oil, Transmission And Power Steering Leaks
Bar’s Leaks has combined three of its popular stop leak products into a unique new multipurpose formula that can eliminate engine, transmission and power steering system fluid leaks. New Bar’s Leaks One Seal Stop Leak is the first all-in-one additive specifically designed to stop leaks in all three systems. “Instead of stocking three separate stop
CRP Introduces Pentosin ATF 1 LV Long-Life Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid For Mercedes-Benz Applications
CRP Automotive has introduced Pentosin ATF 1 LV Fully Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, recommended for Mercedes-Benz 236.10, 236.12 and 236.14 specifications. Pentosin ATF 1 LV is ideal for lifetime applications in automatic gearboxes, according to CRP. It also can be used where a low-viscosity ATF is required. The Pentosin ATF 1 LV formula is based
First Transmission Built At New JASPER Drivetrain Remanufacturing Facility
Jasper Engines & Transmissions officially started transmission production at its new Drivetrain Remanufacturing facility in Jasper, Indiana, September 8th. The first transmission remanufactured was a front-wheel drive GM 4T65E. It was the culmination of a well planned and dedicated strategy that took place since the announcement to acquire the 220,000 square foot building in April.
Eaton Launches New Line Of Medium-Duty Dual Clutch Transmissions
Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual clutch transmissions that the company says delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic. Scheduled to be available in the North American market mid-year in 2015 and available globally in the future, the new seven-speed
How Does a Dual Clutch Transmission Work?
Dual clutch transmissions are like having two manual transmissions shifting together while being controlled like an automatic transmission. This is the transmission of the future because it is lighter than an automatic and is just as efficient as a manual transmission. Instead of a linkage connected to a shifter in the cabin, the shift forks
Perform Transmission Fluid Service By ‘Severe Duty’ Change Interval
Improved lubricants have allowed service intervals to extend for many vehicles with automatic transmissions, utilizing “lifetime fluids.” Lifetime fluid recommendations are now 5-10 years or the life of the vehicle (100,000 miles) unless the vehicle is subjected to “severe duty.”
TransTec Mobile App Offers New Features To Simplify Rebuilding Transmissions
A new and improved version of the TransTec Global Transmission Guide mobile app is now available with a convenient kit interchange identifying specific overhaul kits for transmission applications through the 2014 model year.
JASPER Offers Remanufactured Ford 6F50 And 6F55 Transmissions
Jasper Engines & Transmissions, a leader in remanufactured products, announces the availability of its remanufactured Ford 6F50 and 6F55 transmissions. These FWD and AWD electronically controlled 6-speed transmissions are available on exchange for select 2007-2009 vehicles.