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GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE

The ABCs of a 4 Speed Automatic Transmission

The ABCs of a 4 Speed Automatic Transmission

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 6 minute read

Automatic transmissions are mechanisms designed to shift the gears of vehicles with the increase or sudden decrease of speed. Since the mechanism is automatic,...

Clogged Transmission Filter Warning Signs (and How to Fix It)

Clogged Transmission Filter Warning Signs (and How to Fix It)

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 5 minute read

Transmissions are composed of several components designed to ensure the gear system functions seamlessly. One such component is the filter or strainer. The primary...

6 Automotive Things to Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving and Beyond

6 Automotive Things to Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving and Beyond

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 6 minute read

It's Thanksgiving month again, and time to be eternally grateful for everything life has thrown our way - the good, the bad, the ugly, and we survived...

6 Long-Term Benefits of a Rebuilt Transmission

6 Long-Term Benefits of a Rebuilt Transmission

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 5 minute read

Is your vehicle transmission giving you a headache, and you're already contemplating replacing it with a brand-new one? Replacing a faulty vehicle...

4R70W Performance Fundamentals Guide

4R70W Performance Fundamentals Guide

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 5 minute read

The 4R70W is a revised version of the famous Ford's long-running 4-speed AOD (automatic overdrive) transmission that appeared in the '80s. Experts...

6L80E Transmission Specs and Identification

6L80E Transmission Specs and Identification

GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE 5 minute read

The arrival of 6L80E transmissions – or Hydra-Matic 6L80 transmissions – on the automotive scene in 2006 showcased the considerable design change of the...

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