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
When a vehicle owner drives into any car maintenance facility, they may or may not know what services they really need to keep their car running smooth and efficiently. It’s easy to be taken advantage of. They may need the technician to explain a little bit more about the ins and outs of maintaining their … Read more
The Saginaw four speed transmission is a transmission that was used in a variety of GM cars in the 60’s. They were popular in the Muscle Car era. As a rule of thumb, they were not built to handle the kind of power that a Muncie transmission could handle. So, if you are looking to … Read more
The M30 transmission is a variation of the venerable 4L60E transmission, and is manufactured by General Motors. It has four forward gears, the third of which is a 30% overdrive. M30 itself is a RPO code. It stands for: M30: TRANSMISSION, AUTO 4 SPD, HMD, 4L60E, ELECTRONIC There is a different RPO code for every … Read more
The 700R4 is a very popular transmission in 4×4 trucks. It is both proven and rugged. They can be found all day long in the salvage yard at a very reasonable price. If you are looking for one just keep in mind that the factory units are typically going to found in a Silverado or … Read more
Many transmissions have a harder life than the manufacturer had originally intended. Whether it has found life in a street machine, or it is in a tow truck, a transmission cooler can really help keep a transmission running better for longer. Transmissions wear out incredibly quickly when the fluid gets over the ideal operating temperature. … Read more
Before the invention of the overdrive transmission, the final gear would always be direct drive(1:1 gear ration). So, you had to choose what you wanted out of your car. This meant that all but the most aggressive cars came from the factory with “highway gearing”. Highway gearing tended to be like a 2:73 axle ratio, … Read more
This is somewhat off of the subject for this site, but on the way home from Gulf Shores last week my wife’s 2008 Honda Fit(It married into my garage) lost 5th gear and the D light started blinking on the column. It’ll go into a sort of limp mode. We noticed some really rough shifts. … Read more