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BMW Transmissions: 5hp24 and 5hp19 Reverse Problems Cured.

BMW Transmissions for Sale

BMW Transmissions for Sale

Many owners of BMW’s, specifically with BMW transmissions in the 3, X3, or X5 cars have a common problem, they suddenly won’t go in reverse, and your dealership claims its unique.

According to Consumer Affairs, it is getting multiple complaints of transmission failure from BMW 3-Series, X3, and X5 owners. The complaints range from their vehicle hesitating or simply refusing to go into reverse. Costs for the repairs can easily exceed $4,000.

Yet what really outrage owners is BMW’s lackadaisical attitude towards their problems. The automaker, states that, because vehicles break down due to normal wear and tear, they feel they do not have to give “…an estimated life expectancy for components or parts of a vehicle,” and thus has made no attempt to reimburse the owners. It also states it’s unaware of any widespread issue with its vehicles’ transmission.

Note: I did my homework, I could not find any aftermarket made update kits to solve this problem. The best companies who manufacture upgrade kits to eliminate problems such as this have not come out with effective kits yet. The answer below is the best solution to this problem. Bear in mind, that in order to save the need for a rebuilt transmission, at the first hint of a reverse problem with your transmission, have it diagnosed and fixed ASAP by the dealer.

Answer: I am a regional distributor for ZF industries. I have all the necessary inventory to repair all of the complaints on the 5hp24 and the 5hp19 at a much more better value than what I’ve seen on your website. I can also supply you information on what is causing the failures. You can reach me by email or call my cell phone 619-322-3065. All calls concerning questions about ZF transmissions or BMWs in general are welcome. You can reference my credentials on the ZF website. I’ve done over 200 repairs on the 5hp19 reverse problem alone. I was informed of your website by a customer that just had their 5hp19 reverse repaired at our shop. My website is dosebmw.com. Unfortunately, we are currently updating the website so it won’t be available to view for a couple of weeks. Please feel free to contact me or have any of your complainants contact me at any time.
Thank You,
Steve Dose – President Dose BMW service, Inc.

One thing you can bet on is that all transmissions, BMW designates 5hp24 or 5hp19 sold by GotTransmissions.com has the latest updates available. At this time the above updates are the most effective ones on the market. Call now and speak with a courteous representative who has the time to answer your questions in terms you will understand. 866-320-1182.



4EAT Transmissions for Sale: Subaru, Ford and Mazda Transmissions..

4EAT Transmissions for Sale

4EAT Transmissions for Sale

The 4EAT Transmissions are a 4 speed, microprocessor-controlled transmission that was first introduced in 1987.5 Subaru models. It is not a 3 speed transmission with overdrive. It features a lock-up torque converter which locks up in all forward gears except 1st. It has been offered in FWD or Full Time-AWD configurations.

The 4EAT transmission has undergone continuous development and improvement since its introduction.
Several unique 4EAT features have been added, changed, or deleted from various Subaru models over the years. We’ll provide you with a brief overview of these features here. For a more thorough description of specific 4EAT operating characteristics or features, refer to the applicable Subaru service manual for the year and model Subaru
you are working on.

Some Subaru models were equipped with a
1-HOLD button. These include:
• 1987.5-91 XT and XT6 models
• 1988-89 “L” series
• 1990 Loyale

An enhanced version of the original 4EAT was introduced with the 1990 model year Legacy. Although similar in design to the original 4EAT, the shift quadrant is different. The Legacy 4EAT has a seven position quadrant: P-R-N-D-3-2-1. The 1-HOLD button has been deleted and a manual button was added. Subaru vehicles
equipped with the manual button included:
• 1990-94 Legacy
• 1993-94 Impreza
• 1992-97 SVX
When the selector is in 3rd range with the manual switch “ON,” the transmission will start in 2nd gear and shift to 3rd. In 2nd range manual, the transmission starts and stays in 2nd gear, but will up-shift to 3rd gear at 6500 RPM to prevent damage to the engine. In 1st range manual the transmission stays in 1st gear and also will up-shift to second at 6500 RPM to prevent damage to the engine.

Additionally, on AWD vehicles, the TCU applies a more aggressive AWD range when the selector is in the 1st position, manual switch “ON” or “OFF.” These changes result in improved drive-ability on low friction road surfaces.
The TCU monitors various engine and vehicle inputs, i.e., throttle position and vehicle speed, etc. It also controls the electronic shift solenoids in the transmission.

The 4EAT transmissions are also used in many smaller Ford cars and Mazdas as well. We all know Mazda and Ford use many similar engines and transmissions, since Ford owns Mazda. For more information concerning the 4EAT transmissions from the premier transmission supply company in the USA, Call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182 and speak with a trained representative on how to decide which transmission is in your best interests.



Toyota Transmissions: Hybrid Synergy Drive Transmissions.

This video demonstrates the various technologies in the Toyota transmissions called Hybrid Synergy Drive, showing how braking energy is stored, how the engine responds to slower speeds and sudden acceleration, and what this means to drivers who want to reduce emissions. The video tells more in a few minutes than a two thousand word essay. Watch and enjoy.

After studying the subject, other than an overcomplicated and extremely long Wiki explanation, this video tells it all in a few minutes. Basically, A hybrid synergy drive transmission is a CVT transmission with one forward speed.

Learning more about CVT transmissions is one way to expand the lifespan of your hybrid transmission. My advise would be to follow factory servicing and scheduling and use factory automatic transmission fluid when you have your transmission maintained. The last thing you need is a transmission failure. GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182.



Remanufactured Transmissions Sales Up, New Car Sales Down..

Remanufactured transmissions

Remanufactured transmissions

Delving further into the economy and the realistic money problems most folks are facing, it is much cheaper to stay on top of your maintenance than wait for a failure. Some items that can fail can be dangerous, such as: brakes, steering and tires. Transmissions can be dangerous if they fail at the wrong time, leaving you stranded in the worst possible places.

One of the keys to my success in keeping my 1988 GMC 1 ton four wheel drive pickup (it is not a duallie) running perfect all the time is that it never has a chance for anything to go bad prematurely. For over 20 years I had a friend who owned a lubrication specialty joint. We exchanged any repairs, I got free oil changes for my wife’s van and my truck and he got free transmission work. I had the oil on my truck changed every 1000 miles. It has had 92 oil changes since it has 92000 miles on it. To say this is an overkill is an understatement.

What I’m getting at is, if you take care of transmission and related problems the instant you suspect one, or as soon they start to fail, you are less likely to end up with a ragged out piece of junk that is less worthy of repairs. I have been devout about changing the lubrication oils (synthetic or conventional) in my rear differential, front differential, transmission, transfer case, engine (obviously), power steering fluid, brake fluid and maintaining my cooling system. I also lubricate wheel bearings (if it applies, some are sealed from the factory), door hinges, hood and trunk hinges, all my locks, turn signal lever, and spraying the body bushings with WD-40 on a regular basis. Am I a freak? Yes. But my truck runs as solid as a new 1 ton GMC which costs over 50,000 bucks now. My truck has literally saved me at least 100,000 dollars by not having to replace it every 3-6 years.

All I’m expressing is how you save in money and time by maintaining your car and transmission. Stuff happens no matter what. If you were to experience a transmission failure, than you need to deal with a reputable outfit. GotTransmissions.com is best known for being prepared to listen to your problem, then fix you up with the transmission you need, they are qualified experts. Our GotTransmissions.com Blog is here for you to learn more about making your car last as long as possible and be trouble free in the long run.

If the unexpected occurrs and you have to replace your transmission, the most reliable solution for folks who have places to go and business to conduct, or kids to pick up at school one of our fully remanufactured transmissions. Call us at 866-320-1182 and make sure to ask about our nationwide parts and labor warranty.



Buy Transmissions from A Quality Transmission Replacement Company.

My take on why a business is successful starts at the top with the owner or decision maker. It has a successful flow of distributing power to competent employees who do their tasks properly so the boss can get his job done without having to ‘put out fires’ all day. In this case, to operate a quality replacement transmission company, the boss needs to get his work done too.

When the boss is caught up in the thick of thin things, like helping every one solve simple problems, there is no way a business can operate at maximum efficiency. In turn, competent employees that can make good decisions and don’t need to consult with the boss on every move, help the business enjoy the rewards of their efforts.

As humans, we like to be rewarded for our efforts. We want to be treated with respect and dignity. In this case employees need to be rewarded with money, that is obvious, but it goes further than that. The boss or who ever is in charge has to figure out what other rewards each employee enjoys other than money.

A bonus is nice if you outperform expectations monetarily, which can be money or a bottle of Jack Daniels (I don’t drink alcohol, so I like a case of natural lemonade!) or some tickets to a concert, whatever you the boss may have found out about a particular employee as a source of enjoyment..

Why am I writing this? I am a part of the GotTransmissions.com team. I write the blogs. My boss is Brian, owns  GotTransmissions.com. You can reach him or any one of his experts at 866-320-1182 all day long. I’m telling you this because I really enjoy writing for him and doing whatever I can to be of help so he can concentrate on running the business.

BTW:I was self employed for 25 years. From 1981 to 2006. I had a transmission rebuild and repair shop. Due to the complexities and interaction between engines and transmissions now, and from continuous advancement of cars we had to become engine specialists too. It was imperative to know how to access the on-board computer and other engine functions to properly diagnose a car.

Back on track. The best reward, other than a weekly paycheck seemed to be kindness and understanding them personally. By supporting and helping my employees, they became even better. Let your employees grow and feel part of the business. This type of reward breeds intense loyalty from your employees. My employees would die for me. My job, other than running the business, was to keep on top of keeping my workers happy.

Designating authority is a great way to motivate people. Give them a particular duty and let them be in charge of it. Give them time to grow, if they make make a bad decision every now and then, don’t come down on them. Instead approach the employee with the attitude that, you were glad they made a decision in the first place, now how can we solve it? We is the key, a good boss never takes the problem from the employee, thus letting them off the hook. A good boss assists his employees by helping them learn how to make a good decision next time.

Brian is a good boss. He is a warm hearted guy who truly cares about his employees. He makes sure they are happy at work and trust him. He has built my confidence by being every thing a good boss should be.

That translates into a good honest business. In essence, I’m saying that in many cases you can choose a shop by how the boss behaves and how the employees behave. Happy employees mean they like their work and the job. Therefore being more productive because they feel compelled by a trusting supportive boss.

What I’m saying is that if my transmission crapped and I called GotTransmissions.com, within 10 minutes of talking with Brian I would be sold on him. Meaning Brian sold himself to me without even trying. It would have a dramatic effect on who I bought my used transmission from.

Having a GotTransmissions.com Blog shows the eagerness he has to please and educate his customers and potential customers. I have been blogging for Brian for 10 or 11 months now. My desire is to fill these blogs with so much info, anything you need to reference will be here for your education and convenience. FYI, I can spout and write about cars for the rest of my life, so stay tuned!

That is the type of company I want to do business with. And so should you.



A Good Reason to Good Buy Used Manual Transmissions..

When I was in my late teens, I had the opportunity to buy a 1966 Corvette Stingray (the only real Stingrays were made from 1963 thru 1967) with a 427cid, 427 horsepower engine and one of the Muncie rock crusher 4 speed manual transmissions. It was being auctioned off by a body shop who did a restoration, and the customer did not pick up the car. I got it for a cheap price and it was a real beauty. The body shop did a bionic job on it.

The raw power of this engine was beyond belief, and it is unfortunate that most of the modern gear heads will never feel the crude, unadulterated feeling of a Rat Motor pushing them back in the seat so hard you could not even lean forward to grab a 1000 dollar bill.

Well, that lead to many broken transmissions and clutches. To say the least, I was very popular at the local junk yard, Brandywine auto recyclers in Brandywine Maryland. they are still there, 30 plus years later too. As a matter of fact they expected me to show up regularly for another used Muncie M-22 manual transmission. It was comical, when I look at my past. Back then I could pick up a good used Muncie for 50 bucks. They probably cost 20 times that much or more, if you could find a used one. More than likely you will have to buy a rebuilt Muncie 4 speed.

My whole point in this post is that used transmissions are a great avenue to take if you need a replacement manual transmission. I highly recommend used transmissions that have low mileage instead of transmissions. For most folks used transmissions fit their needs at an affordable price. Most of the used transmissions for sale at GotTransmissions.com have 40,000 miles or less. And if the car was not driven by a wild teenager like me, you are getting a transmission that is barely broken in. Trust me, if you need a replacement transmission, Call GotTransmissions.com at 866-320-1182.



Rebuilt Transmissions: The Benefits of Synthetic ATF..

One of the least understood ingredients in your automatic transmission is the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). As far as most people are concerned, ATF is ATF, and that is a big mistake. ATF is a complicated blend of a light weight oil and an additive package that consists of at least 27 ingredients that make the oil suitable for an automatic transmission.

To further complicate the matter, certain cars such as Honda and Kia use brand specific ATF, which is the only ATF that will allow the respective transmissions to work properly and achieve their full life. This is assuming you follow factory maintenance requirements. Those are not the only two brands of cars to use brand specific fluids in the last 15 years, so check the owners manual and don’t let someone talk you into another ATF or an additive that will turn ordinary ATF into brand specific. Additives won’t do the trick.

The focal points of synthetic fluids comes from the way the fluids are made. Getting involved in the chemical process is a waste of time now. So lets talk about what is so good about synthetic fluids. Synthetic fluids can take more heat than non-synthetic fluids. It is very dramatic, ordinary fluids will break down very fast in hot climates or under heavy usage. In fact oil based (ordinary) fluids will boil and catch fire at heats much over 270 degrees. Synthetic fluids won’t break down or boil until well over 450 degrees. It is easy to see why synthetic ATF is a great choice in Florida, where I live.

What about the cold? Synthetic fluids will stay viscous and flow freely at temperatures as low as 60 degree below zero. Ordinary fluids become thick and jelly like at temperatures below 10 degrees. Which causes serious problems in many cases in terms of how well it flows inside your transmission when you start it up in those extra cold mornings, and how well it will lubricate.

The last thing to be said about automatic transmission fluids is that they expand and contract like crazy, in relation to heat and cold. This is particularly important when the temperature drops. If your fluid is just a touch low, at 75 degrees or 80 degrees, and the temperature drops to 40 degrees or less, the fluid will contract and you may have a low fluid level which usually causes a transmission failure. And the need to examine transmissions for your car. BTW: If your fluid is low, you probably have a leak. Get it fixed ASAP.

I hope my tutorial on synthetic fluids is helpful to you. It may save you from looking for transmissions someday. However, if you find you have a terminal transmission failure and need to locate a rebuilt transmission, call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182 and speak with a trained representative about which transmission is in your best interests.



Buy Transmissions: Affordable and Reliable for Less.

I am a life long car transmission connoisseur. It all started when I was kid (14 years old), well before I could drive. I did not know that I would become a transmission specialist, and eventually own a very successful transmission repair shop for 26 years when I broke my first transmission. But the first transmission led to many transmission failures and eventually by the age of 21 I was in the transmission field.

I sold my shop in 2006 before the economy tanked. Which I am deeply grateful for. I decided to enter the technical side after I sold my shop. In essence, I wanted to be able to continue my transmission education and help people with transmission problems, and educate them on how to buy transmissions that suit your interests best. What I know is that a lot of people do not get their moneys worth when they go to a local repair shop for service.

We did our own rebuilding and repairs. Basically, we were your best local transmission shop. On occasion we needed to locate a good used transmission. But what a hassle that was. How did I really know I was getting a low mileage unit? I didn’t!

I think that the era of small to medium sized transmission shops is coming to an end. Cyber shopping is what most folks want to do. I think it is great for finding the best transmission for your needs. You have the whole country at your hands, not just the phone-book and local ‘junk yards‘. With that in mind, your whole horizon of choices expands uncountable times.

The online services can have a transmission shipped to your local mechanic for installation in a day or two. Not only that your choices of the type of transmission you need are not as limited. In many cases a used transmission is the best choice. and, the installation shop has no interest in pushing you to go for a rebuild since they don’t do transmission work.

I’ll get right to the point. My research finally ended when I contacted GotTransmissions.com. The pride and integrity bred by the owner tricked down to the quality transmissions they sell and the knowledgeable representatives that will greet you when you call them @ 866-320-1182. Their used transmissions are certified low mileage by using the VIN to look back at the entire history of the car. If there is any question about the integrity of said transmission, it gets rejected. This is the place I fully recommend, give them a try, trust me, they will exceed your expectations.



Chevy Transmissions: 4L60E and 4L65E Transmissions for Sale.

The 4L60-E derives its designation from its specifications: 4-speeds, Longitudinally positioned, 6000 lbs. GVW, Electronically controlled. These transmissions sees factory service in GM’s larger vehicles and trucks up to 8600 lbs.

The strength of the 4L60-E has turns out to be remarkable. Now a mainstay of the transmission building aftermarket, the 4L60-E is capable of transmitting impressive power from both truck and performance car applications.

The 4L65E transmission is almost identical to a 4L60E transmission. The main difference is the 5 pinion planetary gears in the low reverse planetary setup over the 4 pinion planetary gears in it’s predecessors. Mathematically speaking this an overall improvement of 20 percent over the 4 pinion planetary gears.

Realistically speaking it is not easy to tell the difference between the two units looking at the outside. Without knowing how to read the Identification numbers on the tag riveted to the outside of the case, ID is impossible. Relying on the dealership or a qualified transmission replacement company to make sure you get the correct unit. It is not unheard of to sell someone a 4l60e transmission in place of a 4l65e transmission.

Installing a 4l60e inplace of a 4l65e is actually downgrading your vehicle. In the case of a work truck or a family car, reliability is everything, including safety issues.

Speaking of reliability. I had a customers car towed into my transmission shop several years ago. At first I though it was towed to the wrong shop. It had been in a mild accident. Not very serious looking, but obvious. It turns out the problem was that the transmission was replaced by a shop about 600 miles away on a trip to see some family. The shop used a 4l60e in place of the 4l65e transmission, which came in their vehicle.

Six months later, which was the date the car was towed in, the mother of 2 small children

Chevy Transmissions

Chevy Transmissions

started to make a left hand turn on a major intersection. Half way through she saw she could not make the turn safely, so she put the vehicle in reverse to back up. Reverse broke instantly, causing no movement. She was hit very mildly by an oncoming driver who has slammed on the brakes, but ended tapping the right front fender.

No one hurt fortunately, all people involved were terrified.

It is easy to see why the correct transmission is just as much a safety issue as a performance and reliability issue. I do not know what turned out with the shop who put the wrong transmission in her vehicle or why. The end result was to buy on of our Chevy 4L65E transmissions, the correct model this time. The experts at GotTransmissions.com identified the correct transmission and sent us one ASAP. She elected to buy the nationwide parts and labor warranty. Call 866-320-1182 and speak to qualified expert.



Buy Transmissions: Used Transmissions Cheap and Reliable

For many of us the prospect of having an unexpected expense can cause panic. Most of us make just enough money to get by, so having medical costs or car problems can be very painful both emotionally and to your pocketbook. Few of us have very much if any extra money in savings. Expensive car problems like transmission failures cause the most pain because very few people know anything about this mysterious devise.

A used transmission can be a terrific solution to any transmission failure, no matter what your personal finances are. Most folks think a used transmission is inferior to a rebuilt unit. That is a realistic concern if you have no knowledge of transmissions.

Providing some education is in order here. A low mileage used transmission can be the best way to go for many people regardless of whether you have enough money or are just making it. Fresh, low mileage used transmissions can be more reliable in many cases than a rebuilt or new transmission. Knowing it is a good running product is a bonus for many folks. Buying a rebuilt or new transmission carries a risk of problems based on many new parts being asked to get to know each other. In many cases there are problems, which may mean sending the transmission back for warranty work is your only avenue to take.

GotTransmissions.com has gone the extra mile by lowering our prices to rock bottom. We have to make a living, but our living is dependent on selling transmissions. Making the proper adjustments to prices is the sacrifice we are making to our customers in need of a cost effective solution. In a time where our economy is struggling, we hope to get as many people who are in the need for a replacement transmission back on the road as inexpensively as possible.

If you fall into this category than you found the right place. If you don’t fall into this category you are in the right place. Morally and ethically speaking we can not lower the quality of our used transmissions for sale, but we can lower our prices to rock bottom as a contribution to our economic woes.  To speak with a specialist who has plenty of empathy for your situation call us @ 866-320-1182.