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Hi all, I just added what is hopefully a useful resource for people who want to know the meaning of certain transmission terms: Transmission Dictionary / Glossary of Terms This is also what we are hoping is going to be constantly evolving, with input from visitors to our site. We welcome...

The torque converter is one of the least understood components in an automatic transmission equipped vehicle. I will attempt to explain what it does and how it does it. The torque converter has a few different functions. We first need to understand that there is no direct link between the...

Here are some suggestions that will help to extend the life and increase the durability of your automatic transmission. These things are especially important for severe duty applications, but are also applicable to almost all vehicles. 1) Check your fluid level regularly- although fairly...

I'm posting this because someone required more information, and I felt it should be in a different thread. As probably you know, the Toyota 340 series of transmissions are generally very well made and demonstrate excellent durability in unmodified applications. The framework is present for an...