Top 5 Tools: Mickey Speight, Lebanon Transmissions Inc.
Mickey Speight, Co-owner and President Lebanon Transmissions Inc. Lebanon, TN Along with co-owner/wife Shaun Speight, who Mickey says “is a very important part of our team,” and his crew, Mickey chose the following Top 5 Tools: Snap-on SOLUS Pro Scanner — It is very important in diagnosing before any repairs are done. SuperFlow’s
Tech Feature: The Changing Face of Automatic Transmissions
Today’s computer systems have completely redefined automotive operation, particularly when it comes to transmission control.
Ford Extends Warranty Coverage on Gas Engines and Transmissions to Unlimited Miles
Ford Motor Company has significantly improved its Service Part Limited Warranty coverage on both new and remanufactured gas engine and transmission assemblies, increasing the terms from 3-years/100,000 miles to 3-years/unlimited miles, effective September 1, 2010.
TECH TIP: GM Transmissions/Transfer Case: Slight Vehicle Movement in Park at Start Up
Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
Fire at E Z Transmissions in Salinas, CA, Causes $45,000 in Damages
A fire Tuesday at E Z Transmissions in Salinas, CA, damaged one car that was in the repair shop. Total damage from the fire was estimated at $45,000. The HAZMAT team was called because of the lubricants and other chemicals that were stored at the shop.
Tech Tip: Installing Reman Engines and Transmissions
With new car sales down, people are keeping their vehicles longer and racking up more miles on their engines. That means there’s a growing opportunity to install a remanufactured engine in a customer’s vehicle if their original engine or transmission has reached the end of the road. Most engines will go quite a few miles with proper maintenance. But if the owner scrimps on regular fluid, oil and filter changes, neglects the coolant, never changes the spark plugs, or ignores little problems, it may lead to premature engine failure.
Joe Free, Freddie’s Transmissions
Joe Free, manager Freddie’s Transmissions Dallas, TX www.fixeuro.com Hot Flush HF345S — Automatic flushing (cleaning) process for AT coolers and lines, removing all debris. Pro Ultrasonic — Perfect removal of gaskets from AT valve bodies and residue-free cleaning of parts.
Jasper Engines & Transmissions Opens New Distribution Center
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has opened a distribution center in Kingman, AZ, to better serve our branches and our customers. Completed in early May, this new 69,000 square foot facility is located within ….
Tech Tip: Eliminating Chirp in Nissan Quest and Altima Transmissions
If a 1999-2000 Quest or Altima exhibits a "chirp" noise as the automatic transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear, particularly when accelerating the vehicle with only 1/8 throttle applied, the noise may be coming from the high clutch assembly during operation. This noise can be eliminated by adding ….
Ford Extends Service Part Warranty Coverage on Gas Engines and Transmissions
Ford Motor Company has significantly improved its Service Part Limited Warranty coverage on both new and remanufactured gas engine and transmission assemblies, increasing the terms from 3-years/75,000 miles to 3-years/100,000 miles, effective April 1, 2008 ….