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Signs Your Transmission Is Failing: Early Warnings and What to Do Next
Dec 31

Signs Your Transmission Is Failing: Early Warnings and What to Do Next

Signs Your Transmission Is About to Fail (And How to Avoid Being Stranded) Transmission failures almost never happen without warning. The problem is most drivers don’t recognize the warning signs—or worse, they ignore them until the vehicle won’t move. This guide breaks down the most common early, mid-stage, and late-stage...
By Ben Dow
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What Transmission Do I Have? Find the Right Monster Transmission Fast
Dec 17

What Transmission Do I Have? Find the Right Monster Transmission Fast

What Transmission Do I Have? Find the Right Monster Transmission in Minutes One of the most common questions we hear at Monster Transmission is simple—but critical: “What transmission do I have, and which Monster transmission do I actually need?” With dozens of transmission variants, mid-year changes, engine-specific differences, and performance...
By Ben Dow
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Best 68RFE Transmission Upgrade for Cummins Trucks (What Actually Works)
Dec 17

Best 68RFE Transmission Upgrade for Cummins Trucks (What Actually Works)

The Ultimate 68RFE Transmission Guide: Problems, Upgrades, and Why Monster Builds It Better The 68RFE transmission has powered millions of Dodge and Ram Cummins trucks since its introduction in 2007. Designed for heavy-duty diesel torque, towing, and daily driving, the 68RFE is capable — but it’s also one of the...
By Ben Dow
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Remanufactured vs Rebuilt Transmissions: What’s REALLY the Difference?
Nov 25

Remanufactured vs Rebuilt Transmissions: What’s REALLY the Difference?

Remanufactured vs Rebuilt Transmissions: Full Guide to What You’re Really Getting Monster Transmission • Reman vs Rebuild • Warranty, Parts & Long-Term Reliability When your transmission fails, you’re usually presented with three choices: remanufactured, rebuilt, or “refurbished”. On paper they can sound similar, but under the pan they’re very different....
By Ben Dow
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