The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer is the 4’th model year for this SUV. Like the 02-04 Trailblazer’s that came before it, the 05 model comes equipped with the 4L60E transmission regardless of which engine it was equipped with. Though, there are some unique changes to the 4l60E to accommodate the I6 motor these trucks came with. … Read more
For the most part, but 2004 trailblazer transmission is a carryover from the 2003 trailblazer transmission. The Trailblazer utilizes the 4L60E transmission in all models. The 4L60E is very capable in these trucks. With the trailblazer, it’s more likely that the engine will fail before the transmission does. The exception to that would be any Trailblazer … Read more
Clearly, the biggest difference between the TH400 vs 4L80E is the 4L80E’s overdrive gear. Although they come from different eras, there is quite a bit that these two transmissions have in common. The mere fact that people are so interested in this topic is a testament to the absolute bulletproof reputation of the TH400. There … Read more
Traditionally finding the thermostat on a car or truck has been a relatively easy job. It used to always be right there on top of the intake manifold. Now, where the thermostat is located is going to depend a heck of a lot on whether the engine is transverse mounted or mounted longitudinally. A basic … Read more
While both the 200-4R and the 700R4 came out at about the same time, there are quite a few differences between them. The nice thing about them now is that while they both had their shortcomings when they were first released, they have been ironed out. The only exception to this would be if you … Read more
The 700R4 and 4L60E transmission are not siblings. It is better to think of them as the continuation of the same design. From the early eighties until quite recently it has been in service in GM passenger vehicles and light trucks. Throughout that whole period, they have constantly improved. When the 4L60E made it into … Read more
What does a CV joint do anyway? A CV joint (short for Constant-Velocity joint) transfers power to the wheels exactly like a drive shaft would on a rear wheel drive car. The rub with a CV joint is that it has to transfer power at MULTIPLE ANGLES. There are two CV joints per axle. They … Read more
There comes a time in the life of any mechanical device, no matter how well maintained, that it’s going to go out. Transmissions are certainly no exception. They are full of complex parts that just wear out eventually. Knowing when your transmission may be going out is a great way to keep from getting stranded … Read more
There are many differences and a few similarities between the 4L60E and the 4L80E transmissions. If you don’t feel like reading a whole article on it the main differences between the two transmissions come down to two things; their actual physical size (the 4L80E is bigger) and the amount of horsepower that they can handle … Read more
What’s in a color? The answer is a ton of information when it comes to transmission fluid color. It is one of the best ways to tell the overall health of your transmission. What does healthy transmission fluid look like? The short answer is a nice amber color. And that is assuming that you even have … Read more