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Transmissions Appreciate Your Respect

My buddy is a real aggressive driver and when he backs up he just slams it into drive while going backwards. That’s a bad move with automatic transmissions. I hesitate to advise him, I think he might take it the wrong way. We are friends and I only advise customers or readers of my blog. Basically he is an aggressive force on the road. It’s hard on a vehicle to drive it aggressively all the time.

In his defense, he takes impeccable care of it. Has it detailed every 2 weeks, does service and maintenance right on schedule every time. He also gets it fixed asap when it needs repair service. I want to speak on the issues of slamming a vehicle in drive before you stop going backwards.

The particular design of the transmission in his 2005 Ford F-150 is susceptible to a breakage issue when driven this way. Speaking of design issues, we are talking about how the different components apply and hold each gear until it is time to release and change gears. Band type transmissions use ”brake bands” which tighten around a spinning drum to stop the drum when the brake band is applied or squeezed.

When the transmission (4R55E) is in (D) drive, the forward clutch plates are holding and the input sprag clutch is holding. Lets say you decide to put the vehicle in low (L) gear to take off, well in that case, the low/reverse band applies as well, which adds a lot of extra holding power under extreme towing or pulling circumstances. Which is nice to know and also can save a major transmission failure under extreme circumstances.

So, when you are in (D) drive only the forward clutches and forward sprag clutch work and in (L) low we have an additional holding device, the low/reverse band applying, thus adding more capacity to your transmission. When a driver slams a car or truck into drive while still rolling backwards, the input sprag is stressed out beyond it’s capacity.

In order to eliminate some avoidable transmission failures, understand that the extra 5 seconds it takes to fully stop and engage drive while at a stop is a good tip to practice on any car. If you have a truck or are in a difficult position when taking off, pull the shift lever into (L) low and use the extra holding power to your advantage.

Use this transmission tip and others located throughout our blog to help reduce the chances of a transmission failure. Our specialty is supplying transmissions to replace broken or worn out units. We enjoy providing tips and solid helpful information to help prevent transmission problems.

Please read more of our blog, if you arrived here because you are looking for a transmission for sale, allow us to educate you in a manner that will give you the power to decide which transmission is in your best interests, that is our main goal. Ask about our extensive warranty plans and don’t forget that some of our transmissions ship free of cost. Getting you the product ASAP so you can back on the road is our second most important goal.

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Isuzu NPR Truck Transmssions

Isuzu NPR Truck Transmissions

Isuzu NPR Truck Transmissions

Question: HAVE 1999 DIESEL NPR BOX TRUCK,NO PREVIOUS PROBLEM UNTIL LAST WEEK. TRUCK WAS IN SOME MUD ON ONE SIDE,TRUCK IN DRIVE MADE POP SOUND ,AT NEXT STOP TRUCK WOULD NOT PULL OFF IN DRIVE,YOU NOW HAVE TO PUT SHIFTER IN LOW RANGE TO GET IT GOING AND THEN SHIFT UP TO DRIVE ONCE YOU GET IT GOING,DRIVES FINE TO NEXT STOP , HAVE TO REPEAT SAME PROCESS. FLUID LEVEL OKAY. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

Answer: What I will tell you is an educated guess. It is imperative that you take the truck to the dealer or a qualified transmission replacement company for a diagnosis. Without a personal inspection and diagnosis, it’s all a bunch of meaningless words.

Dude, you broke the input sprag. That is the pop. Theoretically speaking, when you take off in drive (D) the forward clutches and input sprag are holding, thus producing a forward motion. When the input sprag breaks, it will not move forward in drive. When you put the selector in low (L) or first (1) the truck moves because the low/reverse band is applied at that point.

The idea behind applying the L/R band is for added holding power in situations like yours. Why you are not told this and no warning sticker is in your face to let you know about this feature is beyond me. This is not a unique design either. A few other transmission that don’t need to be mentioned right now have the same issues when forced to pull a too large load or used incorrectly, and they break the same parts.

NPR’s are really tough trucks, so either the tranny was ready to give out, or you were abusing it. In the future, put it in Low when you have a heavy load or are in a sticky spot when you take off.

As I said, this is pure speculation combined with 30 plus years as a transmission rebuilder and diagnostician. A diagnosis is the only way to prove it. Most shops don’t even charge the diagnosis if you get it fixed there.

My suggestion if you need to replace this normally very durable transmission is to start with a Call to GotTransmissions.com and discuss your needs and budget with a medium duty truck transmission specialist. We have a transmission waiting to ship out immediately, thus getting you back to work asap. Call now and let us council you so we make sure your best interests are covered.

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jdm transmissions for sale

Certified JDM Transmissions For Sale

Certified JDM Transmissions For Sale

Whats the deal on JDM? What does that mean and how is it associated with transmissions? No one really explains it very well. JDM is an acronym for Japanese domestic market. It applies to more types of products than automobile parts, such as used Japanese transmissions for sale. At least in relation to automotive parts and transmissions, here is the scoop:

Japan has annual safety and emissions checks called Shaken. This applies to cars over two
years old. Much of the testing is overly detailed and very invasive, checking out components that are relatively innocuous and harmless at such low mileage. The result is many cars fail the test and are restricted from road usage unless repairs are made.

The main purpose of these over strict regulations is to force Japanese consumers to keep
purchasing new cars, ensuring that a domestic industry will exist. It amounts to welfare, making those Japanese poorer who don’t work in the auto industry, so that those who do will get richer. It’s a form of a redistributive tax, basically, and it prevents the government from having to look bad by directly subsidizing the industry through general tax revenues.

It also makes mechanical work very expensive in Japan, since less repairs are being performed to cars. Mechanics command a premium for repairs, which may be part of the reason for so many cars being traded at such low mileage.

JDM transmissions have low mileage, but typically have spent a few more hours sitting idle in traffic. Although it’s a hard argument to make that a transmission with 40,000 miles or less is not a bargain for a used transmission. Especially if the transmission was maintained.

Also, Japanese transmissions until recently had some small technical differences from the USDM, (another acronym, United States Domestic Market) vehicles. This means that if you buy a JDM transmission, it’s vitally important to deal with a transmission replacement company that is well informed on all interchangeability issues between JDM transmissions to an American version of the same car.

JDM transmissions may have different gear ratios to suit local driving conditions, and may also have other differing features that may impede a straight bolt-on attempt. This, possibly is one of the main reasons GotTransmissions.com has qualified to sell JDM transmissions, leaving the issues behind. Get back on the road fast.

It’s our responsibility as one of the premier used transmission replacement companies to make sure we outfit our customers with exactly what you need. One call is all it takes to build your confidence. Our experienced transmission salespeople will make sure you get an exact match replacement transmission that suits your budget and best interests.

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Mercedes Is A No Go, Possible Transmission Issue..

Used Mercedes Transmissions Cheap and Fast

Used Mercedes Transmissions Cheap and Fast

Question: My car started making “Revving” noises but then slowed down and would not go faster than 30 mph. I checked the transmission fluid and it was fine, is it a bigger transmission problem? My car is a 1989 Mercrcedes E300. Im pretty tight with money to get it fixed wondering if its worth fixing or if I should bring it to a junkyard.

Answer: The first thing I would recommend is to have it professionally diagnosed by your local transmission expert or the dealership. You don’t have to fix it if you don’t want to, but that is the only way one can determine what is really wrong and whether it is worth it to them to fix it.

Obviously you can’t call a doctor and ask him to diagnose a medical problem over the phone. He needs to examine you, even if your description of the problem you are having is excellent. A transmission is a highly complex item and it can’t be diagnosed on the internet or telephone with any accuracy.

Without knowing what funding you have for the aforementioned car, it is hard to advise one to junk a car or not. With that in mind, the car would have to in pretty bad shape not to consider a used transmission as opposed to a knee jerk reaction of trading it or junking it. From the sound of it, you don’t have a lot of money, so you would more than likely buy another used car. Whats to say that car does not have it’s hidden issues?

Look, a Mercedes is not a cheap car, nor is it generally inexpensive to repair. Get a diagnosis, if the transmission seems to have failed, (and BTW, your symptoms are not favorable), but that’s why we diagnose them, then a used transmission is a cost effective solution to getting back on the road. just make sure a professional installs it.

One of your best resources is right here, our blog, We have a lot of good information on how to choose the best replacement transmission for your interests. If you like would to speak to a human being, call GotTransmissions.com and speak with a transmission resale specialist about your finances and current situation. A good education will help you make the best possible decision. And a used Mercedes transmission may be your solution. Call Us @ 866-320-1182.

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Let A Transmission Specialty Shop Install Your Transmission.

Certified, Approved Transmissions For Sale

Certified, Approved Transmissions For Sale

Most people don’t even think about the difficulty and art form of removing and installing a replacement transmission. The success of replacing a transmission can be compromised just as easily by an inexperienced installer as it can by purchasing less than perfect transmissions.

Replacing a transmission in your driveway can be a real challenge even for someone with experience. It’s almost impossible to do if you have a front wheel drive car. But the first thing I think about is safety. Even with an assistant, inexperienced home mechanics may want to consider paying a specialist to perform this activity.

Special equipment and procedures have to be performed before the fresh transmission is installed. The most important procedure to follow, which will determine success or failure is to flush out the transmission cooler system 100%. I know a lot of general repair shops that install transmissions without flushing the cooler. Never even heard of the procedure.

When you don’t flush a cooler, essentially a quart or so of dirty and heavily contaminated with metal and clutch materials ATF, (automatic transmission fluid), that is in the cooler portion, gets pushed right back into your surgically clean transmission. Causing an unfortunate failure to a new transmission.

There are plenty of other secrets to transmission installations as well, so seek professional help on this issue. That is why it is a specialty, you would not go to a walk in medical clinic if you needed specialty shoulder surgery, so it’s important to seek out the best transmission specialist to do the task.

One of our projects at GotTransmissions.com is to start a network of transmission shops through out the country that we feel are qualified to install our transmissions for sale. So bear with us and check back often to see who is on the list, or better, if you can recommend a reputable shop, please leave the name in our comment box.

Our reputation as one of the leaders in the transmission replacement business has been cemented because every transmission we sell is pre-tested and certified to work perfectly and last well beyond the warranty period, and our world class customer service is unchallenged. Ask about our warranty plans, we offer a variety of packages and have one to fit your needs.

Rest assured that when you call us, you will speak with a trained transmission representative who has the time to listen to all of your questions and provide answers and solutions to fit your budget and interests. Call us now @ 866-320-1182. GotTransmissions.com

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Great Deals On Foreign Transmissions

So you are looking for foreign, as in Honda transmissions for sale. Good for you, you came to the right place. First and foremost, we strive to provide the fast service you need, so you can install your foreign transmissions asap, and get back on the road. People want fast nowadays. It seems like fast trumps quality in some cases. Gotta get to work and pay my transmission bill now. Don’t sell yourself short.

Fast is actually slower if you get a poor quality transmission for your car. What if it has to be removed and returned because it did not operate properly? Would that be faster? Buying the best replacement transmissions from an honorable supplier who has the tranny’s in stock and ready to go are good ingredients for success.

Let me point out your options in the import transmission market. What I mean by options is this:

We have low mileage used transmissions for sale that come out of low mileage vehicles that were more than likely involved in an accident and totaled out, with no drive-line damage. Only premium suppliers get the rights to sell these jewels.

A rebuilt transmission is a great choice as well, depending on your needs. You can bet your bottom dollar our rebuilt engines exceed every expectation you set. Our warranty plans prove that. Rebuilt transmissions fill the gap where reliability is the biggest issue and you can’t afford a brand new one.

Another choice are the JDM line of transmissions. JDM is an acronym for Japanese Domestic Market. To simplify the issue, in Japan, the emissions restrictions are so strict that by the time a car reaches about 30 to 40 thousand miles, the power-trains in Japan won’t pass the Shaken or inspection. Usually, the car is sold and replaced with a new car.

The now useless car is then taken apart and low mileage usable items like the transmissions are then shipped to the US where each one is tested, inspected, certified and sent to a few select places like us for resale.

Our reputation as one of the premium transmission supply companies has been built through selling the best products money can buy, superior customer service and extra fast service. Give us a call at 866-320-1182 and discuss your needs with an transmission resale specialist who will provide enough education for you to make an educated decision. GotTransmissions.com

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Need To Get A Replacement Transmission ASAP?

Replacement Transmissions ASAP

Replacement Transmissions ASAP

The first thing most potential customers look for in an advertisement is how fast can I get this service performed? That is a proven fact. In our society of rushing here and rushing there, we need our wheels, so when you need to locate some form of replacement transmission for your car, don’t forsake quality for fast.

The bottom line is that if you get a bum transmission real fast and then have to remove it and send it back, I don’t care how friendly the company is, you just wasted a bunch of time, being in a rush. Research my friend is how to get the best of both worlds. We offer the best of both worlds and hope you continue reading and perhaps give us a call.

We have outperformed our competition by living up to what we say. There is no magic secret to how we climbed and clawed to the top of the mountain. It is real simple. We provide a superior product and provide it fast. In the long run, we save a bunch of money for you, and click bang, we get you back on the road, with confidence.

It seems strange that quality is number two on the list of what our fast paced society wants. Slow is fast in most cases. The example above is a good way to understand this. So, you do not have to sacrifice quality or speed when you choose a transmission from us.

You really have nothing to loose by speaking with a trained transmission salesman, on the other note, perhaps we can explain to you anything you don’t understand, in terms you do understand, so you can make the best decision for your particular needs. Our representatives are payed to listen.

Our phone number is 866-320-1182 and our name is GotTransmissions.com. Below are some links to what we have to offer. Remember, the only stupid question, is the one you don’t ask. Feel free to call us anytime.

Rebuilt Transmissions for Sale

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Import Toyota Transmissions For Sale

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Ford Freestyle CVT Transmissions

Ford CVT Transmissions

Ford CVT Transmissions

CVT Transmissions are not new, contrary to what you may believe. They are having a resurgence starting with the 2005 Ford Freestyle transmissions, after lying dormant for 70 plus years, turns out to be a very credible type of automobile transmissions. They are, however currently being used in lawn equipment (The John Deere Lawnmower of yours has a CVT) and small to medium duty light industrial equipment as well for many years.

“CVT” is an acronym for continuously variable transmission. What that means is that they have an infinite amount of speeds based on not using conventional planetary gear setups that conventional automatic transmissions have.

“It does this by doing away with gears entirely. Instead, CVTs work with a heavy-duty chain belt. The reinforced belt runs between two cone-shaped pulleys. One pulley is hooked to the engine and the other is hooked to the drive train. As the engine turns the pulley hooked to it, the belt transfers power to the other pulley that is hooked to the drive shaft, which powers the wheels.

The portion of the pulleys that the metal belt runs over varies in diameter according to driver demands and other conditions. Varying the diameters of the pulleys is similar to the changing of gear ratios in a standard transmission, but it happens in a continuous flow, instead of in discrete steps.”

No shifting is a benefit for the driver and for the transmission, less shifting produces less heat and therefore lasts longer. CVTs are more efficient as well, especially in the right situation, which are small cars, saving in the vicinity of 4 percent to 8 percent.

The newer design CVT like conventional transmissions, relies on computer inputs from related sensors and highly advanced electronics to determine the correct ratio for the exact driving condition on demand. The changes in gear ratios are undetectable.

Ford says they did a ton of research on this deal. So far, in it’s limited capacity, the modern CVTs have been a success.

Should the unfortunate and unlikely situation occur that requires searching for a replacement transmission of this nature, remember, we specialize in transmissions. Beyond that we provide a suitable education to our customers and assist each and every interested person in learning which transmission would be in your best interests.

One of the most important pieces of information I need to mention is we provide fast service. Once we strike a deal, the transmission will be shipped the same or next working day. Quality is number (#)1, add great service and pricing and you have an award winning recipe. GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182.

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Drivers: Your Automatic Transmissions Needs A Physical.

What is the key to a long and successful Automatic Transmission life. Maintenance is the key to keeping your automatic transmissions internal parts soft and supple and happy, such as gaskets, seals and components we term hard-parts and soft-parts. These parts are very sensitive to heat, mileage and the time between maintenance’s.

Whether you have new car or you just put a used transmission in your car, don’t discount the importance of maintenance. In fact if you install a good used transmission it is wise to do a “service” immediately, therefore establishing a starting point for your used transmissions maintenance schedule.

Any replacement transmission purchased from a reputable company can be a great replacement for a broken transmission. However, buying a used transmissions and not knowing the last time it was serviced makes it a good idea to service it right away, that way you have started a maintenance schedule to go by for your tranny.

Maintenance schedules vary from brand to brand or from the age of the vehicle. We also need to consider the type of usage your vehicle will experience, meaning is it a work vehicle, a grocery getter or general transportation with an occasional trip to the feed store where you may buy some hay and feed and other heavy items. Transmissions produce lots of heat, so making sure they cool properly is a key ingredient to long life, especially when put to the test.

Cars built from the early ’90’s use a synthetic based transmission fluid from the factory. Synthetic automatic transmission fluids (ATF) withstand more than twice the heat of a conventional ATF.

To make it simple, request synthetic ATF, it costs more, however, it lasts longer and your transmission will last longer. A quality ATF has all the additives it needs, usually about 25 additives are mixed in to a light 10 or 15 weight oil.

As a general rule if you drive about 20,000 miles per year than I would suggest changing your ATF and transmission filter once a year. If you drive over 20,000 miles a year but it is mostly highway driving, 40,000 miles is a good interval, if it is a work vehicle than it depends on how hard the vehicle works.

In most work vehicles the ATF and filter should be looked at and changed about every 12000 miles. On the other end of the spectrum, if you drive less than 12,000 miles per year just change the ATF every year. The importance of yearly maintenance in low mileage vehicles is to remove condensation that builds up in the ATF. Simply put, you should drive enough to get your transmission hot enough to burn the condensation out of the ATF. You can always go for a 50 or 60 mile ride to get your tranny hot. Yes, it takes that long for the trans. to heat up all the way.

GotTransmissions.com has one more important suggestion. If your car overheats, because the ATF cools through the radiator, it is mandatory to change the fluid. This is because more the fluid will become damaged from the engine being overheated. The engine and transmission are bolted together. The radiator and the cooling system needs to be checked and fixed too.

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Our job is to help you make a decision on the transmission that is in your best interest and the experts at GotTransmissions.com are the people who have the answers and can explain them in terms you understand. Call us @ 866-320-1182.

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1993 Saab Transmissions

1993 Saab Transmissions

1993 Saab Transmissions

Question: I have a 1993 900S with an automatic transmission, 115K miles, which I bought as the teenager’s car about 1.5 years ago. The transmission oil was low about 1 year ago, and I had the tranny filters changes, oil changed, and so forth by the local dealer. No leak was found. The oil continues to drop slowly, but where it’s going nobody knows!

Well, now it doesn’t want to engage into reverse… just acts like it’s in neutral. Eventually it goes into gear, my daughter claims that reving the engine helps. She also thinks the ambient temperature may have an impact (we live in Maine). Once it decides to get into gear, you can go in/out of reverse with no problem. Forward gears work just fine. I was a mechanic years ago (Audi/Honda/Toyota), and my guess is that a valve is hanging up.

Does anyone have experience with this kind of symptom?? It appears to be getting more frequent, so I’ll have to have it fixed soon. I assume this is a repair that should be brought to a dealer only. Should I swap out the tranny or go for a repair?? Any other questions I should be asking??

Answer?: Hello, I’m a veteran transmission specialist for the past 30 plus years. I specialize in theory, diagnosis and rebuilding. Your daughter is not far off, she has great insight, I believe she hit the nail on the head when she mentioned ambient temperatures. You have a leak for sure, it simply is not an external (leave a mark) leak.

Transmission fluid is sensitive to heat. Meaning that if the fluid level is checked properly when the temperature is 80 degrees outside, and, you do nothing other than wait until you have a 45 degree day and recheck the fluid level, due to the fact that the fluids, naturally contract (except water, it expands) when it gets cold, the fluid level will be lower. And vise-versa from cold to hot. So ambient temperature plays a role.

Knowing that, there are two ways to lose fluid internally, without leaving any spots. The T-37 Borg Warner transmission is similar to the T-35 BW tranny. It uses a modulator. If the modulator diaphragm ruptures, it will suck or literally vacuum (a modulator gets it’s signal from engine vacuum) transmission fluid from the transmission to the engine and get burned. Thus keeping you adding fluid regularly. Not a serious or expensive repair.

The other way you can experience fluid loss without marking the spot is if you have a radiator separation between the engine cooling portion and the transmission cooling portion of the radiator. It is separated into two sections, however if the wall that separates the two sections fails, the transmission fluid, due to extreme fluid pressure, it will be forced into the radiator engine section.

If you take the radiator cap off (a cold engine) and examine the engine coolant and it is full of oily stuff and looks like a milkshake, that is your fluid loss. You need a radiator or external auxiliary mounted transmission cooler.

Having set the stage, with the mileage and problems (forcing it to move by revving it is abuse) you are mentioning, you very well may have a problem with your transmission anyway.

My advise is to get it diagnosed by the most reliable transmission shop in town. If you are advised to rebuild or exchange your transmission, be smart, call the most respected transmission replacement company online today and speak with a transmission ‘man’ about it. We won’t ruin your budget and the value we built into every transmission we sell insures your success. GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182.

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