Mike Riley in this video describes the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). This newer style of transmission is like two transmissions in one, and therefore can pose some difficulty. Because of this, Riley will be performing this lesson as a multi-part video series.
Your customers may not realize what maintenance the six-speed DSG DQ250 transmission in their Volkswagen or Audi vehicle requires. Besides the transmission maintenance recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, including oil and filter changes every five years or after 35,000 miles, there are also some weak points that frequently force vehicles with this transmission into the
Your customers may not realize what maintenance the six-speed DSG DQ250 transmission in their Volkswagen or Audi vehicle requires. Besides the transmission maintenance recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, including oil and filter changes every five years or after 35,000 miles, there are also some weak points that frequently force vehicles with this transmission into the repair facility.
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During his recent AMN Drivetime podcast interview with Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox, Neil Sethi, president and CEO of Transtar, shares his fascinating journey from studying biology and medicine as an undergrad to shifting gears and finishing with an MBA focused on finance. Throughout this journey, which continues today in his role at Transtar, some key
In this sponsored video from Precision International, learn a few tips on what to do when the GM 6L80 develops random shift issues, which has been known to happen at high mileage and severe service. Related Articles – Watch: Ford 5R110W pump issues and repair – Watch: The critical gasket for the GM 6L80 –
In the latest video from the Transtar Garage Studio, Dave Hritsko, technical parts specialist for Transtar, talks pumps and converter hubs. Related Articles – Video: Why You Need an Aluminum Additive – 6R140 Center Supports – 4L60/E Band and Case Issues “Anybody who’s been doing transmissions for a while knows there’s many types of converter
American Powertrain is introducing a Square Body Chevy/GMC 4×4 kit for the Tremec TR-4050 five-speed, four wheel drive manual transmission designed to fit 1973 to 1987 pickups and SUVs, which the company notes includes Chevy Suburbans, Jimmys and Blazers. Related Articles – Alto introduces new front pump cover for Chrysler RFE models – Sonnax releases
The easiest thing to say would be: The manual transmission was first and the automatic came second. End of article. Well, that’s true… sort of.
While no longer the dominant market force they were in the past, there are still enough manual transmissions out there on the road to make up a decent amount of work for transmission shops in certain specialized segments; and still, of course, the need for parts for, and the ability to work on, those manuals.
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