Tech Tip: Check Those Fluid Levels on 5R55N/S/W Transmissions
Jasper Engines & Transmissions incorporates a procedure to fill the Ford 5R55N/S/W transmissions with the correct level of fluid. Though the 5R55N, S and W are all similar in design, they each differ in specific areas based on the needs of the transmission’s intended application.
Tech Tip: GM Vehicle has DTC P0757 Set, MIL Illuminated and Slipping Transmission
Some customers may comment on any of the following conditions – an illuminated MIL (where DTC P0757 is found as a history code), no third and fourth gear and the the transmission does not shift correctly.
Tech Feature: Active Motor and Trans Mounts
Motor mounts serve an important function: They support the weight of the engine and transaxle (or transmission), and also isolate engine vibration from the rest of the chassis. With so much emphasis on controlling noise, vibration and harshness in late model luxury vehicles, it was inevitable that sooner or later motor mounts would go electronic.
Jasper Engines and Transmissions’ Crawford County Expansion Complete
Jasper Engines and Transmissions has completed its 41,488 square foot expansion to the Crawford County Facility. The expansion allows the space needed to merge Jasper Innovative Solutions with the company’s Distribution operations for a more efficient flow of finished product, along with allowing both companies to grow.
Transmission Update: Speed Sensor Diagnostics
Weird and unusual problems are my bread and butter diagnostics. By the time these odd problems get to me the owner of the vehicle has more than likely reached their threshold of poor diagnostics skills and bad results. Their opinion of every technician out there comes down to the same inevitable answer: “We’re all the same.” I doubt that very seriously. It’s almost laughable when you start quizzing them on where they had their car prior to bringing it in.
Tech Tip: Ringing Sound Coming from Jeep’s Propeller Shaft When Shifting from ‘D’ to ‘R’
A ringing, snapping or popping sound may be heard coming from the driveline when the transmission is shifted from Forward to Reverse or Reverse to Forward. The sound may also occur when the brakes are released after shifting into or out of Drive or Reverse.
Florida Repair Shop Strives to Meet Customers’ Specific Needs
Delaine Andrews, co-owner of Andrews Transmission & Car Care in Pace, FL, tells each technician that is hired: “We are not in the automotive repair industry. We are in the transportation industry.” She understands that each customer has different needs and the shop does its best to meet those needs in a professional and honest manner.
Stanadyne DS Injection Pump in Relation to Aftermarket Relocation and Cooling Devices
Jasper Engines & Transmissions is aware of several aftermarket relocation and heat exchanging devices that are being marketed with claims that they decrease the operating temperature of the Stanadyne DS Pump Mounted Driver (PMD) improving its reliability.
Tech Tip: Abnormal Noise from Toyota’s Rear Differential
Some customers may complain about an abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle that increases in volume as vehicle speed increases. The noise is commonly described as a whining, humming, roaring or growling noise. The source of the noise may be a damaged transmission coupling assembly and two ball bearing assemblies. Follow the repair procedure in this TSB to diagnose and repair this condition.
Tech Tip: Mitsubishi 2-3 Shift Flare, Slipping
Some customers may complain of shift flare when shifting from second gear to third gear. This bulletin contains procedures for diagnosing and repairing this condition. New, improved parts are listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin.
Hunter Debuts New HawkEye Elite Alignment
Hunter’s HawkEye Elite systems bring Hunter customers unprecedented productivity and other profitable advantages. New and patented QuickGrip adaptors and three-dimensional targets accelerate service with set-up times in seconds instead of minutes.
JASPER Holds ‘Strive to Thrive’ Presentations in Buffalo and Boston
Would you like your repair facility to be busier? Would you like to grow and improve your profits? Are you looking for simple and effective things you and your staff can do to grow? If you answered YES to any or all of these questions, the JASPER “Strive To Thrive” program will benefit you.