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Transmission Slipping Explained: Causes, Repair Costs, and When It’s Too Late
Jan 09

Transmission Slipping Explained: Causes, Repair Costs, and When It’s Too Late

Transmission Slipping: Causes, Costs, and When Failure Is Imminent If your vehicle feels like it’s revving without moving, hesitating between gears, or flaring on upshifts, you’re likely dealing with transmission slipping. This is one of the most serious symptoms a transmission can show—and one that almost always indicates internal damage...
By Ben Dow
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10L80 vs 10R80 Transmission: GM vs Ford 10-Speed Breakdown
Jan 08

10L80 vs 10R80 Transmission: GM vs Ford 10-Speed Breakdown

10L80 vs 10R80 Transmission: GM vs Ford 10-Speed Breakdown The 10L80 (GM) and 10R80 (Ford) transmissions are often grouped together — and for good reason. They were co-developed by General Motors and Ford as part of a joint 10-speed automatic program. But here’s the part most owners don’t realize: while...
By Ben Dow
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10L80 Transmission Guide: Problems, Specs, Vehicles, and the Monster Fix
Jan 06

10L80 Transmission Guide: Problems, Specs, Vehicles, and the Monster Fix

The Ultimate 10L80 Transmission Guide: Specs, Problems, Vehicles & Monster Upgrades The GM 10L80 transmission is one of the most advanced automatic transmissions ever installed in a Chevrolet or GMC truck. With ten forward gears, ultra-tight ratios, and lightning-fast shifts, it delivers excellent fuel economy, towing performance, and acceleration. But...
By Ben Dow
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