Inside the Early Mercedes-Benz 7-Speed Transmission: The Truth About Mechatronic Failures
Harsh shifts? Limp mode?
If your mid-2000s Mercedes has the 7-speed, the mechatronic plate may be failing. Dealer plates need special coding—I program them in-house. No dealer, no markup
Inside a Porsche 996 Getrag G96 Gearbox Rebuild — From a Tech Who’s Been There
People think a manual gearbox rebuild is just “bearings and synchros.” On a Getrag G96 from a Porsche 996, it’s anything but. These boxes are a mix of clever engineering and unforgiving tolerances, and if you don’t know the traps, you’ll be opening it again before you’ve even worn in the new oil. I’ve rebuilt […]
Audi S4 B8 DSG Internal Sensor Plate Failure – What Owners Need to Know
2013 and older Audi S4 B8 models share one hidden DSG weakness: the internal sensor plate. When it fails, I know exactly how to get your car shifting like new again
Behind the Label: The Long-Term Cost of “Lifetime” Transmission Fluid
From a One-Man European Transmission Specialist – Denver, Colorado