The traction control system on the first generation of Chevy Equinox is known to have problems. This writeup aims to give you relevant information to help you diagnose issues with the Chevy Equinox traction control light. There are many reasons for the traction control light to come on. Traction control is complicated business. The … Read more
One of the most annoying things that can happen to a vehicle is when it jerks shifting gears. There are a few things that can cause the problem. They aren’t necessarily related to the transmission itself. One of the side effects of a car jerking is motor mount or crossmember damage. You’ll want to fix … Read more
There are a few things that you can see and hear that can indicate a transfer case problem. Transfer case repair can be expensive. Replacement can be even more so. It is best not to ignore the symptoms of transfer case issues. The function of a transfer case is to direct the power coming … Read more
Limp mode can occur when a set of conditions have been met that cause the transmission to try and preserve itself from a catastrophic failure. Most of the time, limp mode is going to max out the transmission line pressure and cause the transmission to shift really hard. It may also only allow the vehicle … Read more
Just how serious is a transmission leak? For the most part, how quickly the transmission fluid is leaking is going to play a large part in that. It also matters a great deal where the transmission is leaking from. Please be aware that transmission fluid is flammable, and will flash if it hits the exhaust … Read more
The TH350 was GM’s go to transmission for light duty vehicles for at least 20 years. Beginning in the early nineties, the 4L60E began to be the go to transmission for GM light duty cars and trucks. When comparing the TH350 vs the 4L60E, there are many differences. GM made the 4L60/700R4 before the 4L60E. … Read more
Most of the longitudinal GM Automatic Transmissions have similar sized pumps. This makes it nice, because one pump One GM Pump alignment band is compatible with most GM Automatic Transmissions. A pump alignment tool is simple tool, much like a ring compressor, that makes it possible to align the pump body to the pump body. … Read more
The purpose of this page is to help you find all the info regarding the NV3500 transmission’s specs and identification in one place. Within the confines of General Motors transmissions, the NV3500 is known as the M50 transmission. If you made your way here because you were trying to figure out what this code meant, … 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
Transmission replacement time can vary greatly between vehicle models and driveline types. There’s no one size fits all answer to this question. But, by focusing on the two types of driveline you’ll be working on, it’s possible to get a better idea of what you’ll be getting into. The two main driveline types are front … Read more