Transmission Archives - Page 7 of 8 - Brake & Front End
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.

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.

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.