4L60/E Band and Case Issues
In this episode, Transtar’s Dave Hritsko explains why the 4L60 2-4 band has so many holes in it. This transmission has been around a while and many people don’t realize when they have issues with the band burning up after a rebuild what the real problem stems from. The big hole allows for a constant
Win a Trip to Hawaii with Transtar’s Rewards Program
Transtar’s Patrick Flannery explains the benefits of using their transend application for earning rewards to concerts, golf courses and trips – even to Hawaii! If you are already ordering parts from Transtar, why not get some extra points towards something fun? If you have not signed up for a transend account, check it out here.
Transtar’s Search By Diagram Feature
In this episode, Transtar’s Patrick Flannery introduces a great new feature on transend that you may not know about – diagram search. From the transend homepage, select the “by diagram” feature and type in the transmission model. A list of components will pull up so you can select the parts you need.
Transtar – Quick Add Feature
Transtar’s Patrick Flannery shows us how to use the transend Quick Add feature, which he says many shops are utilizing to their advantage. If you have frequently purchased items that you know the part number of the top of your head, you can go to the quick add feature and load it into your cart
Video: Torque Converters
Dave takes us through some technical aspects of today’s torque converters. At the advent of the automatic, Dave says that torque converters were called Fluid Couplings because of how they moved ATF from the engine to the transmission and driveline.
Cleaners – Pt.2
Dave says that greases are normally your friend in the shop, except when they get into or onto places you don’t want them. Then it’s a matter of how to get the grease off. In this video, Dave will show you the various products he recommends for situations in your shop where you really need
Video: Rust Meets Its Match with New CRE-OIL
Penetrant formulation includes today’s most advanced chemistry modifiers. This video is sponsored by CRE-OIL.
Hybrid Batteries
Some hybrid models are getting to the end of their battery life.
Cleaners – Part I
Dave talks about the two types of cars that shops face today. One car is well maintained and clean and the other is just the opposite. Transtar offers products that protect the customer from techs potentially leaving grease or dirt in the vehicle. Other products protect you against the dirty car that may need some
Chrysler RFE Clips
Dave Hritsko explains the issues with Chrysler Low-Reverse Drum clips. Chrysler RF series transmissions use these clips to hold the drum in place. In the past, you had to buy one of several kits from Chrysler to obtain the just the clip. Now, Transtar is making the clips available under P/N D72987. You can buy
Transtar Introduces RAP2
The next generation of RAP® is here, and it’s more capable than ever! In 2016, we revolutionized the automotive aftermarket industry with the introduction of our Remote Assisted Program (RAP®). Our RAP team has remotely assisted transmission repair, automotive repair & collision technicians, successfully programming thousands of Asian and domestic vehicles! RAP®2 expands your technician’s
Tire Stagger Gauge
Specialty Tool; Tire Stagger Gauge, Used To Measure Tire Diameter
