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Does A Rebuilt Or Remanufactured Transmission Need A Break-In Period?

When you get your transmission rebuilt, you want to get as much mileage out of it as possible. When it comes to remanufactured engines, there are specific guidelines on how to run them in. This ensures that all the moving components are bedded in, helping the engine last longer. It’s not quite so clear-cut for…

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Toyota 2AZFE – Worst Engine Or Not?

At Powertrain Products, we get a lot of requests for our “Worst Engine Or Not?” series, but few engines have been as highly requested as the Toyota 2AZFE. A larger displacement version of the 1AZFE engine, the 2AZ found its way into a variety of popular Toyota cars, including the Camry and RAV4, as well…

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Remanufactured Transmission Buyer’s Guide

There are many ways to remanufacture a transmission. But very few can come close to the quality of a PPI remanufactured transmission. We don’t just make your transmission as good as new; we make it better by also rectifying any known faults. We use new components and conduct comprehensive testing on every part. Check out…

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Open Rear vs. Limited Slip Differentials

April 8, 2022

Have you ever wondered how a limited slip rear differential is different from an open rear one? If so, this video has the answers you need: In the video, Drew shows us the main differences between both types of differentials. What Is An Open Rear Differential? An open rear differential allows one wheel on an axle to rotate while the the other can be completely stopped. This is because there is nothing to slow down one wheel that may be spinning much faster than the other. This is detrimental when traction is limited. For example, a car with one rear…

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Rear Differentials Explained

March 25, 2022

Installing a new rear differential on your truck is a pretty big job. The most important part of this job is to get the right differential for your truck. You also need a high quality rear differential that’s: Built to your truck’s specs Built to last This article will discuss what a rear differential is and what to expect when you order one from Powertrain Products. What Is A Rear Differential? Strictly speaking, a rear differential is a ‘gear box’ at the back of your vehicle that transfers power from the engine to the drive wheels. It’s a part of…

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