Torque converter shudder is a shudder or brief shake in the vehicle after internal clutches apply in the torque converter. Most torque converter shudders happen at about 45MPH. It is similar to running over a rough spot on the road or running over a cattle guard. Just as quick as it happened, it’s gone until…
Are you searching “how to test a torque converter”? If so, Roadrunner Converters can help! We put this torque converter diagnosis guide together to help you find out if your torque converter is good or bad. Torque Converter Testing Steps Not every one of us know everything there is to know about cars, and you…
Corvettes are a true American icon with many dreaming of owning one from childhood. The first Corvette was introduced during 1953, which a rough start. It was built with a six-cylinder engine considered fairly weak, and was nothing near performance levels. However, these things changed by 1955 when Chevrolet put a small block V8 engine…
If you are troubleshooting an old torque converter there are a lot of different problems you could be experiencing. We have complied this list of how to troubleshoot problems with your old torque converter so you can figure out if it needs to be fixed, or if you need a replacement torque converter. Signs, Causes,…
If you are searching “troubleshooting torque converter problems” you’re probably dealing with an old converter that might need to get replaced There are a lot of questions on the net about torque converters and we have answered many of them such as “what is stall speed?” and all about high stall torque converters. This post…
Torque converters are complex sealed fluid mechanisms, so it’s rare that you’d see one on the inside. If you do manage to pry it apart, you’ll still have a hard job figuring out how it all works. Consider two fans across from each other, one facing the other. Turning one of the fans on will…
What is stall speed and how does it actually affect your car? This article does assume that you have some basic knowledge on how torque converters work. Let us begin by showing how the stall speed actually works. Even on light loads, any vehicle that has an automatic transmission will begin moving as soon as…