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Troubleshooting Car Transmission Problems

Tranny Man — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:47:35 +0000

Troubleshooting car transmission problems

[/caption] Leave troubleshooting car transmission problems for a specialist. Regardless of the year, from super high technology computerized transmissions to older fully hydraulic operated automatic transmissions. Even manual shift transmissions should be dealt with by a professional. I know for sure that some of the replacement transmissions we sell [...]

Automatic Transmission Problems: Start with a Professional Diagnosis..

Tranny Man — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:42:43 +0000

There are a few words in the language of auto repair that make car owners want to crawl back into bed. “Transmissions” are at the top of the list. There’s something about that mysterious case underneath your car that incites fear. Unfortunately, most repair shops know this, and will take advantage of the situation by [...]

What is a lock up torque converter chatter?

Tranny Man — Sat, 09 May 2009 13:07:48 +0000

A lock up chatter can happen to any car that uses a lock up torque converter. Except for a very few truck models, every thing has a lock up in it nowadays, even big trucks.. The TF-604 is notorious for developing lock up problems in the converter. The Caravan which uses a TF-604 turns the engine [...]

A True Automatic Transmission Diagnosis Story..

Tranny Man — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:29:50 +0000

A little background on me. I owned an automotive and light duty truck repair and rebuilt transmission specialty shop from 1981 to 2006. I sold the shop right before the economic crash. I decided to get into helping people learn about how to choose the right transmission shop, since transmission shops are not fungible. Here is [...]