Learn what the P0846 Code means for a Nissan vehicle and how to fix it Nissan has issued a service bulletin #NTB17-034h to address a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration), hesitation on acceleration, lack of power or RPM flare, along with P0846 Code and/or P0746 or P0965 on the vehicles […]
Ford Focus transmission problems — Extended warranty coverage — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
Ford extends the warranty to cover Ford Focus transmission problems Ford has announced a warranty extension to cover Ford Focus transmission problems and Ford Fiesta transmission problems in the Ford DPS6 transmission. The transmission is also known as the PowerShift dual-clutch transmission. The DPS6 transmission is known to shudder, jerk and hesitate. Ford has attempted […]
Why you need this master line disconnect set — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
A master line disconnect set allows you to work on AC, fuel, heater, transmission, and oil lines All late model vehicles use some kind of snap-together line connectors on their AC, fuel, transmission and oil lines. It’s not impossible to disconnect them without this master line disconnect set, but it’s certainly much harder without the […]
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Ford for 10-Speed Transmission
The 10-speed automatic transmission was truly a feat in the automotive world when it debuted. A transmission with 10 gears, compared to the 9-, 8- 6- speeds of yore, and potentially the “peak” of transmission development, simply because physics has its limitations. Regardless, the 10-speed created an even more gradual transition between gears to that […]
Transmission Cooler Line Leak at Radiator (Complete Guide)
✔ This article has been fact checked. Transmission cooler lines are a crucial component in the functioning of your car’s transmission system. These lines are responsible for transporting fluid from the transmission to the radiator, where it is cooled before being sent back to repeat the cycle. A leak in the transmission cooler line at […]