The design and function of this transmission, what goes wrong, and how to diagnose problems. The Volvo TF-80SC transmission was used starting in 2005 in the V8 XC90 all the way through 2016 in most cars that had a 5-cylinder and all that had 6- and 8-cylinder engines....
Toyota created a “shift”-by-wire system and a park-by-wire system for their hybrid vehicles. We’ll explore how the park by wire system works. When you park your car on a hill, you’d like it to still be there when you get back. A runaway car is very bad. The car can be...
Since the widespread adoption of continuously variable transmissions, there have been many misconceptions and misunderstandings among technicians. A large majority of technicians are hands-on learners. So, it is understandable that there is some disconnect when it...
Get ahead of shifting complaints The modern day Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission is a complex, efficiently-engineered marvel with a harmonious synchronization of digital electronics, mechanical gears, and hydraulics. These characteristics deliver a proven...
Introduced over three decades ago, this feature has gone through several generations. Do you understand how to handle them all? Most 4MATIC models will have this badge. Some early models didn’t, but customers can ask to have one installed. In the 1980s the automotive...
Since 2006 more than 185,000 Sprinter and Metris vans have been delivered to destinations across the United States. Get to know the various models and their engines and transmissions. When it comes to Mercedes-Benz Vans, most of us think of the classic and popular...
A major hybrid automobile and truck innovator just after the turn of the 20th Century, Mercedes-Benz has engineered advanced versions of the concept that are not only highly economical, but also have a big “Wow” factor.
