The New Ford 8F35 8-speed Transmission

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Advanced Transmission Center

The two most iconic American vehicle manufacturers are competitors and yet still partners. As economic instability motivated companies to find ways to increase efficiency and meet new governmental fuel economy standards, Ford and General Motors have found it beneficial to work together. This has occurred a few … Read More

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General Motors / Chevrolet Transfer Case Repair

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Advanced Transmission Center

In 1999, General Motors introduced the GMT800 full sized truck platform. This platform was used through the 2007 model years and included the Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra pickups, the Chevy Tahoe / GMC Yukon SUV’s, and the Chevy Suburban / GMC Yukon … Read More

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How Does a Torque Converter Work?

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Advanced Transmission Center

History of the Torque Converter Early transmissions required some “manual” operation in order to work. The engine was directly connected to the gearbox and the rest of the driveline, the vehicle would stall any time that the vehicle came to a stop. In … Read More

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What is a Transmission Valve Body?

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Advanced Transmission Center

The valve body and its solenoids serve as the heart and brain of the automatic transmission. Why are they so important and unfortunately SO costly to repair or replace? Since the invention of the automatic transmission in 1921 and the first hydraulic transmission … Read More

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GM 8 Speed Transmissions

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Advanced Transmission Center

General Motors has been a leader in pushing for additional gears in automatic transmissions and there has been both success and failure. How did we go from 3 and 4-speed transmissions from the 1960s through 2000s to 11+ speeds in units today? The … Read More

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How to Estimate Transmission Repair Cost

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Advanced Transmission Center

While this question is tough to answer, it helps to get a broad estimate of what a transmission repair might cost before blindly trusting a shop! Read More

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AAA Approved Auto Repair Facility

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Advanced Transmission Center

The Advanced Transmission Center Team would like to announce we are the 1st ever and ONLY transmission business in CO that is AAA Approved in a transmission repair. We are grateful for the honor and appreciate the loyalty of our amazing customers across … Read More

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Is the Manual Transmission Becoming Obsolete?

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Advanced Transmission Center

We discuss four reasons why the manual transmission remains the transmission of choice among driving enthusiasts and is found in many models of sports cars. Read More

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Advanced Transmission Center Bestowed the 2020 “People Love Us on Yelp” Award

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Advanced Transmission Center

We pride ourselves on serving our community with honesty and integrity. Being chosen for the 2020 “People Love Us” award a second time validates our efforts. Read More

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CVT Transmission Pros and Cons

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Advanced Transmission Center

The use of CVT transmissions in vehicles has recently grown in popularity. We discuss a beginner’s guide of pros and cons for vehicles with a CVT transmission. Read More

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