Tech Talk
Scan gauge monitors considerable drop in transmission temperature
An impressive 40 degree drop in transmission running temperature is confirmed by a customer after a transmission cooler upgrade
What are the benefits – Ranger 6R80 Valve Body Upgrade?
You will enjoy quick, clean shifts with firmer convertor clutch operation, a reduction in flaring between gears and improved cooler flow …
Subaru P2764 fault code – lights on dash
Problems include engine stalling, transmission overheating and erratic shift changes …
What’s the benefit – Land Cruiser 200 Series Valve Body Upgrade?
There are so many but firstly, it’s to give your transmission a longer life and prevention of early failure …
What’s so COOL – BT50 and Ford Ranger Transmissions
After servicing many Ford Ranger / BT50 transmissions and seeing the destruction caused by towing (overheating) we had no choice but to do some investigation to find out why …
Sealed transmissions still require servicing – No transmission is ever sealed for life!
Nearly all transmission failures we see are due to no oil changes and badly oxidised/contaminated fluid. We believe these failures can mostly be avoided. Multiple heat cycles and clutches applying and releasing constantly degrade the fluid and eventually block filters and turn the fluid black.
Ford Rangers Overheating
There has been a flow of Ford Rangers through the workshop in the last few months with overheating problems…
5 Signs it’s time to service your transmission
Have you noticed your car surges forward or falls back unexpectedly?
Land Rover Discovery Internal Clutch Failure
What you ought to know about preventing major transmission problems in the Landrover Discovery….
Four-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive Explained
Could you tell the difference between four-wheel drive (4WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD)? If you said “no” you are in good company…