The SCT Tuner can be installed in any car to improve performance, gas mileage, horsepower, and torque. The devices are specially calibrated for specific makes and models of car. They are not universal, and you should get them calibrated to match your driving style, conditions, and environment. You will gain more fuel efficiency for your car, and the engine will run more smoothly than before the installation. If you’re looking for ways to change the way your car runs without expensive alterations, this could be the place.

An SCT Tuner uses computer software to cooperate with your car’s computer. It can check codes in the electrical system, fix problem areas, and diagnose new problems. In doing so, it can manage the performance of your engine without the invasive and time-consuming help of a mechanic.

The device will come with presets that are meant for different kids of cars. The make and model of the car determine what and how you should use the device. IT will maximize performance in any car, given the right settings. You can set it to tune up modified cars, older cars, new cars, and everything in between. Just test out each setting to see which one works best.

As you drive, the computer is constantly communicating with the device, and the computer helps to process new information coming to the computer to help increase gas mileage and horsepower. You can pick up as much as two miles per gallon in fuel efficiency just from using the instrument, and you will be able to maintain that fuel savings over time.

A vehicle can gain torque as well. Up to 35 foot-pounds of torque can be gotten through the use of a tuning setting on a non-diesel engine. Engines that take diesel fuel could see up to 240 more foot-pounds of torque with the use of the tuner. You can raise and lower your torque gains with the different settings on the tuner, and this allows you to get the car exactly where you want it.

Using the SCT Tuner also allows you to keep your ride in tip-top shape. When you install the instrument, it does not do anything to the factory equipment, and it is easily removed for standard maintenance. In this way, you do not void your warranty or irreparably damage the car. You can get the performance you want without tinkering with the original design of the vehicle.

You’ll also get a 90-day warranty with the product. You’ll have about three months time to tinker with it, and you can make sure it works right for you. The company stands behind the product in case there are problems. Remember, these are delicate instruments, and any assurance you can get from the manufacturer is a good thing.

Using the SCT Tuner still requires you to manually input programming, but it helps you tune your vehicle far more quickly than you could on your own. You will be able to get your ride in racing shape, good shape for the open road, or tuned for the daily “city grind” with the pre-installed tunes. You can stay connected with your car’s performance without digging under the hood.

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The automobile is one of the greatest inventions by man. I know it was a long time ago, but the world has been changed significantly because of it. But what most people don’t realize is that those cars don’t come cheap when they are busted. There are parts to the car that really should be taken care of. When these parts of the car break they can really cost a ton of money. So here are some parts you really need to take care of.

The transmission is the first major part of your car you need to take good care of. This part of the car assists in changing gears. But it is also the part that usually costs a lot when it goes bad. It is one of the costlier repairs in my auto repair shop. The best way to care for this part is to make sure it always has good fluid in it. Also you want to be careful when changing gears.

The next part that is very expensive to fix is the engine. The engine is the most significant part of the car people look after because it is what makes the car run. But I always provide good advice to my clients in my auto repair when it comes to engine maintenance. The main way to do that is to make sure you always change the oil. If you make sure you do that it will always run smoothly.

Another expensive part to replace or maintain are the brakes. This may be a significantly small part of the car, but it is expensive. This is a common repair in my transmission repair shop .

The best way to care for this part is to make sure you always have brake fluid. You also want to make sure you don’t ride your brakes and treat it well.

Those are some parts that are not fun to deal with when they break. So follow these steps and you will be sure to have a well maintained car.

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It was running great, never had a problem with it before, and then all of a sudden it started to smoke and puttered out. After limping off the road, from what my customer could see, all of the automatic transmission fluid was gone. Transmissions can’t smoke like an engine, but when a transmission leaks three or four quarts of fluid on the red hot exhaust pipe, it smokes and can even catch fire. It also spreads all over the bottom and back of the vehicle. With that in mind, it is time to call AAA or a tow truck and have your vehicle towed to a reliable transmission shop for a diagnosis.

Let’s say it is a 1999 Ford F-350 pick up truck with the 7.3L diesel engine and a 4R100 automatic transmission that you were using. The 4R100 is a Ford transmission and is known for puking automatic transmission fluid out the front pump seal when it’s working hard in the hot weather. Simply put, the cooling system is the enemy in this situation. This article is not about cooling system repairs or updates, though, which is the remedy for the front pump leakage problem, but it is about choices.

When a transmission dumps the fluid in an unceremonious manner all over the road, it means that the front pump seal went south and no longer is ‘holding fluid’. This is because the transmission loses most of its cooling ability under heavy loads and eventually, usually at the wrong time, the seal starts to leak transmission fluid just like a screen-door in a submarine would leak water. The problem is fixable with a good update kit and some added cooling.

The transmission has to be removed to fix a front pump leak and then the transmission shop has to remove the transmission to fix the leak as well as inspect the transmission for damage. There is a good chance that the transmission has some significant brake in it, or enough wear to justify a remanufactured transmission. With that in mind, depending on how much wear and what is worn, a decision has to be made on how you want to fix your truck. You can fix the current transmission, buy a used transmission or have a rebuilt transmission installed in the car. Everything depends on what your intentions for the vehicle are. My advice is don’t cheapen out here by buying the cheapest transmission available.

My recommendation will revolve around the fact that most of the time this happens when: A) It is a work truck carrying lots of weight B) The fluid is damaged from getting too hot all the time, taking the elasticity out of the front seal C) The pump failed. It is made of aluminum, which is a soft metal.The bottom line is that, if you do nothing other than regular errands and drive in a normal manner, at least make sure you buy a rebuilt transmission that is updated not to overheat under heavy load conditions. If this is a commercial vehicle, which is usually overloaded with just the tools and equipment on the truck, it is time to get serious. Also, the pumps we use in our shop were rebuilt with a metal sleeve where the gears wear the aluminum pump body, thus preventing a repeat problem.

Getting serious involves purchasing a rebuilt transmission with the most effective update kit installed and add a couple of external auxiliary transmission coolers to the transmission cooling system. Finally, use full synthetic automatic transmission fluid as a refill. Synthetic transmission fluid is like an added plus. It allows your rebuilt transmission to last its longest and opterate at its best. Don’t forget to ask about the warranty because it is usually a good indicator of how much confidence the transmission supplier has in his merchandise. Meaning, a short-term one year warranty does not mean much when you can get a long- term three or five year warranty on it.

Far different than your alternator or fuel pump, your transmission is an intricate construction that relies upon multiple parts working together. Each component has a specific job. As long as they perform their jobs, your car can shift gears properly. If any of the parts wear down and malfunction, your tranny might “slip” or refuse to shift. Given enough time, it will be necessary to have the entire assembly either replaced or overhauled.

In this article, we’ll take a brief tour through the various components within your transmission. I’ll describe their responsibilities and explain how they fulfill them.

Planetary Gearset

The planetary gearset is designed to provide the gear ratios. It consists of an outer ring gear, a central sun gear, and at least two planet gears that form a bridge between the ring and sun gears. Pinions intersect the planet gears while the ring gear is connected to an input shaft. The input shaft is powered by the engine, which causes it to turn. As the ring gear turns, the planet gears turn, which turn the sun gear.

Hydraulic System

The hydraulic system has a simple duty: to send pressurized fluid to every area of the transmission. The fluid lubricates the parts and cools them down. In doing so, it provides more shifting control. Even though the hydraulic system’s job is a simple one, its design is complex. There are many tubes through which the fluid is sent. If any of those tubes suffer a reduction in pressure, it can cause the entire system to break down.

Torque Converter

The torque converter is found on automatic transmissions. It is tasked with the responsibility of supplying power to the tranny and sits between it and the engine. A turbine sits inside the torque converter and connects to the input shaft. A pump and a part called the stator work with the turbine to move oil in a consistent circular direction through the converter. The turbine powers the sun gear (mentioned above) which supports the turning of the planetary gearset.

Keeping The Fluid Flowing

Front and rear seals are used to prevent fluid from leaking from the transmission. The front seal keeps fluid moving through the torque converter. The rear seal keeps it from leaking from the output shaft. Both are made from rubber and as a result, will deteriorate with time. When they do, they should be replaced as soon as possible. There are also several other smaller seals (for example, the O-ring) that are located throughout the assembly. Gaskets also help to keep the fluid from leaking.

The above are the main parts that are found within your transmission. It’s worth noting that they cannot do their jobs properly without the contribution of other components. An oil pump, a series of clutches, modulator, and solenoid pack all play important roles. Fortunately, the entire assembly will usually last for years before problems emerge.

There’s not too many people with the time, skills, place, and tools to swap out an original engine for a re-manufactured gem. The lucky ones who do, though, can take pride and save lots of money by doing it themselves. Read on to find out how.

Why a used or rebuilt engine? Well, for starters, in many cases they actually have better reliability than when the engine was first installed from the manufacturer. Rebuilt engines include upgraded parts that the manufacturer has approved of since some of the original equipment has been found faulty. The bugs have been worked out.

These engines go by many names – recycled, rebuilt, used, re-manufactured, or if it’s high performance, crate. But the thing is it’s up to your hands, tools, time, and skills to make it move smooth and fast.

I’ll bet you’ve looked at the price of new cars lately right? Pretty scary. So putting a used car engine in makes a lot of sense money wise. Especially if you’ve kept an older car looking good. But even if you have to do some cosmetic work on it, you’ll still save serious cash. Replace the engine and drive train and she’s good to go.

So let’s go over how it’s done by both professinal and amateurs alike. Used engines are sold as longblock assemblies. The engine block, cylinder heads, and all the internal components are there.

Do an initial pre-installation examination. This will save you a lot of trouble down the road.

Heres how to install your remanufactured engine.

1. Flush cooling system prior to installing engine to remove any debris left over the the previous engine. 2. Clean or replace oil strainer and pick screen. 3. Replace oil pan gasket and rear main seal. 4. Drain and replace engine oils to manufacturers suggested levels. 5. Replace the oil filter. 6. Timing belts, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs, fluids and seals are routine maintenance items and should be replaced at the time of installation and at the vehicle manufacturers recommended service intervals. 7. Replace any water hoses or vacuum lines that need replacing. 8. Prior to starting engine prime oils system and check to be sure you have oil pressure. 9. Proper operation of the cooling and electrical system must be checked during the installation of products that can be affected by those systems. 10. Replace valve cover gasket as needed. 11. Install new belts and hoses.

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