Elgin Receives JASPER Engines & Transmissions Service Award
Elgin has supplied internal engine components to JASPER for more than 60 years and has held Preferred Partner status with the company for 12 years.
New TransTec iPhone App Simplifies Process Of Identifying Transmissions
Developed specifically to eliminate confusion over look-alike transmissions, the iPhone app identifies transmissions by vehicle make, model, year and engine.
BorgWarner Provides Friction Technology For ZF’s Automatic Hybrid Transmissions
BorgWarner’s advanced friction plates and materials increase performance and shift comfort for hybrid transmissions, enabling smooth shifting from electric motor to combustion engine, the company says.
Jasper Engines and Transmissions Breaks Ground on Crawford Facility Expansion
JASPER, Ind. – Jasper Engines and Transmissions broke ground Sept. 8 on a 41,250-square-foot expansion to its Crawford County facility. Upon its projected completion in March 2011, the Crawford facility will have increased in size to more than 408,000 square feet under one roof. According to Jasper, the expansion will allow for the space needed
Valeo Enters North American Automatic Transmissions Market With Torque Converter Produced in New Plant in Mexico
Valeo’s highly efficient torque convertors, which are now produced in a new plant in Mexico, have allowed the Group to win significant new business in North America, according to the company.
ASE Test Prep: Manual Transmissions/Transaxles
There will be two questions on the ASE P2 test that deal with manual transmissions and transaxles.
ASE P2 Test Prep: Automatic Transmissions
An automatic transmission shifts itself using engine rpm, load and other inputs to regulate shift points and gear engagement. Older automatics have mechanical/hydraulic controls, while newer automatics have electronic/ hydraulic controls and are operated by a computer (the powertrain control module or a separate transmission control module). All automatics require some type of oil for
Reprogramming Transmission Control Modules
Find out if the transmission control module (TCM) is programmed — this critical step is often missed and can cause significant issues.
CVTs Unique Diagnostic Challenges
This video explores how CVTs work, common challenges for technicians, and the importance of trusting scan tools over test drives when diagnosing issues like slipping or shuttering.
A Closer Look at Torque Converters
As the automatic transmission itself evolved, the standard fluid coupling was replaced by the torque convertor.
