Modern automatic transmissions use hydraulic fluid, which is activated by solenoids, to shift gears. In the 4L60E, shift solenoid problems can cause a lot of trouble. The purpose of this article is to help you identify 4L60E shift solenoid symptoms. The good news is, that if you do have a bad one, they’re really inexpensive. … Read more
Far and away, the most common trouble codes on the Chevy Cruze are P1101 and P0171. They are OBD-II trouble codes. It’s usually a bad MAF sensor or air has gotten in where it should not have when these codes are combined. Jump to: P1101 P0171 P1101: MAF Out of Self Test Range … Read more
When diagnosing driveline problems, one of the bigger challenges can be diagnosing a bad torque converter versus a bad transmission. The symptoms are often quite similar. Often people think that their transmission is going out, because the symptoms of a bad tour converter are so similar to the symptoms of a bad transmission. The purpose … Read more
RPO Codes are a system that GM uses to identify which parts and options are on any particular vehicle that they manufacture. RPO codes are typically placed in the glove compartment, which allows you to view the options on your vehicle without ever cracking the hood, or crawling under the car. GM Transmission RPO Codes … 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
One of the most costly repairs that can be performed on a vehicle is the transmission repair. They take a a lot of work to fix and get back into shape. You don’t want to take it into the shop if there’s nothing really wrong, knowing when your transmission is slipping can help. The biggest … Read more
The TH350 was GM’s go to transmission for light duty vehicles from the late sixties through the early eighties, that is until the 700R4 and 200-4R began to replace it. When comparing the 200-4R (often called the 200r4) vs the TH350 there are quite a few differences, and also quite a bit in common. The … Read more
The TH350 was GM’s go to transmission for light duty vehicles from the late sixties through the early eighties, that is until the 700R4 and 200-4R began to replace it. When comparing the TH350 vs the 700R4, there are quite a few differences. The biggest one is going to be overdrive. It is important to … 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