Pat's Corner

A Tale of Two Goos

Most manufacturers would be content with this successful pair of assembly aides, and for a long time we were. Then came the comments, questions and photos from transmission rebuilders asking why they ...

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Science Friction

Having been actively engaged in the ATF business at one capacity or another for the last 40 years, my familiarity with the shudder phenomenon and its causes and solutions have initiated many conversat...

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The Hidden Costs of Labeling

With regulation and overview now looming over the automatic transmission category of automotive lubricants it comes down to this; how do we as an industry, serve the needs of our lubricant manufacture...

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In-Depth Review – Viscosity

Recent changes in the viscosity requirements for many newer transmissions have reduced the operational viscosity of ATF to improve efficiencies, but, not without problems like less wear protection, an...

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Steering Clear of Issues

With so many complaints about noisy pumps and erratic performance occurring because of depleted fluid or improper fluid levels, it becomes apparent, power steering systems have problems from neglect, ...

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Hot Flush Time Machine

It seems we all tend to allow ourselves to fondly remember yesterday’s challenges and the “assumption” that lessons were learned, and we could put problems of the past behind us....