Troubleshooting & Symptoms

Why Proper Cooling is Critical for GM Transmissions: Prevent Overheating in Your 4L70E, 4L75E, or 4L65E

Why Proper Cooling is Critical for GM Transmissions: Prevent Overheating in Your 4L70E, 4L75E, or 4L65E

Gearstar Performance 6 minute read

Effective cooling is essential to maintaining the performance and lifespan of older GM transmissions like the 4L70E, 4L75E, and 4L65E. Low or contaminated...

Can You Drive with a Bad Transmission Valve Body? What You Need to Know

Can You Drive with a Bad Transmission Valve Body? What You Need to Know

Gearstar Performance 7 minute read

Driving with a bad transmission valve body can cause serious damage to your vehicle’s transmission, harm your driving experience, or even result in avoidable...

The Fundamentals Of Transmission Slipping: Causes, Signs, and Prevention

Gearstar Performance 6 minute read

Your vehicle's transmission is vital for converting power from the engine into motion, allowing your car to move smoothly. Whether you're driving a...

Recognizing Low Transmission Fluid Symptoms: Why Transmission Fluid Matters

Recognizing Low Transmission Fluid Symptoms: Why Transmission Fluid Matters

Gearstar Performance 6 minute read

Most of us would agree that we need to check the transmission fluid in a vehicle before moving forward. While looking for those issues is not always...

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...

5 Causes of a Transmission Fluid Leak

5 Causes of a Transmission Fluid Leak

Gearstar Performance 6 minute read

Have you ever wondered why a puddle of red fluid always seems to appear under your vehicle magically? There's a big problem if you have noticed similar...

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