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.
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
Transtar and Sonnax highlights the Drop-in Zip Valve line of parts. According to the company, the parts install quickly and easily, with no reaming or special tools required. They are designed to address the root causes of converter and lube related complaints by sealing critical pressure circuits. A detailed technical booklet is included with in-depth
This Superior Bypass Kit from Transtar (p/n A104996-5K) allows full-time cooler flow and lubrication to parts. The kit reduces the risk of overheating while under load and increases transmission fluid life. Fits 2010-2021 GM applications with 6L80-6L90 transmissions. Related Articles – GFX announces low-pressure drop oil cooler – TransTec introduces stator sleeve tool kit –
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.
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. Related Articles –
