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TECHNICAL GUIDES

Engine, transmission, and drivetrain identification guides — each with a visual reference to help you order with confidence.

Engine Identification Guide: How to Identify LS, LT, Hemi, Coyote & Modular Engines

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Engine Identification Guide: How to Identify LS, LT, Hemi, Coyote & Modular Engines

Engine Identification Guide: How to Identify LS, LT, Hemi, Coyote & Modular Engines — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

Engine Specifications Explained: Horsepower, Torque & Displacement Comparison

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Engine Specifications Explained: Horsepower, Torque & Displacement Comparison

Engine Specifications Explained: Horsepower, Torque & Displacement Comparison — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

Expedia Parts · Technical Guides · Article #3 · 3 min read

How Engines Work: Cooling, Lubrication, Airflow & Combustion Explained

How Engines Work: Cooling, Lubrication, Airflow & Combustion Explained — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

Expedia Parts · Technical Guides · Article #4 · 3 min read

Engine Installation Guide: Safe Lifting, Alignment & Connection Procedures

Engine Installation Guide: Safe Lifting, Alignment & Connection Procedures — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

Expedia Parts · Technical Guides · Article #5 · 3 min read

Engine Casting Numbers Guide: How to Identify Engine Blocks & Cylinder Heads

Engine Casting Numbers Guide: How to Identify Engine Blocks & Cylinder Heads — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

Expedia Parts · Technical Guides · Article #6 · 3 min read

Torque Converter Identification Guide: Impeller, Turbine, Stator & Lockup Explained

Torque Converter Identification Guide: Impeller, Turbine, Stator & Lockup Explained — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

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VEHICLE INSIGHTS

Year-make-model guides — common failures, repair costs, and fitment-aware used vs. reman options.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission & Engine Problems — What Owners Need to Know

Expedia Parts · Article #1 · Vehicle Insights · 8 min read

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission & Engine Problems — What Owners Need to Know

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission & Engine Problems — What Owners Need to Know

Expedia Parts · Article #2 · Vehicle Insights · 8 min read

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission & Engine Problems — What Owners Need to Know

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is one of the most popular full-size trucks on the road — and for good reason. It delivers strong towing capability, a refined interior, and GM's proven 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine paired with the 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission. But as these trucks age into the 40,000–100,000-mile r…

Expedia Parts · Article #3 · Vehicle Insights · 7 min read

2018 Ford F-150: Common Transmission & Engine Problems — And What to Do About Them

Expedia Parts · Article #4 · Vehicle Insights · 8 min read

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission and Engine Problems — What Owners Need to Know

Expedia Parts · Article #5 · Vehicle Insights · 7 min read

2017 Ford Escape Transmission and Engine Problems — What Owners Need to Know

Expedia Parts · Article #6 · Vehicle Insights · 8 min read

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Transmission & Engine Problems — What Owners Need to Know

The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV that earns its reputation as a capable, family-hauling workhorse. With a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 under the hood and a 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission sending power to the wheels, it delivers strong towing capacity and highway comfort. For a lot of owners, it's the right truc…

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Transmission · Tech Corner

TRANSMISSION INSTALL GUIDES

Step-by-step installation checklists for reman automatic transmissions — cooler flush, converter seating, fluid fill, and post-install verification. Original Expedia Parts guides; see each article for Moveras reference links.

TECH CORNER

Part-specific install guides, pre-install checklists, break-in procedures, and driveline specs.

Automatic Transmission Guide: Components, Operation & Identification

Expedia Parts · Article #1 · Tech Corner · 3 min read

Automatic Transmission Guide: Components, Operation & Identification

Automatic Transmission Guide: Components, Operation & Identification — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

Expedia Parts · Article #2 · Tech Corner · 3 min read

Basic Engine Swap Guide

Basic Engine Swap Guide — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

Expedia Parts · Article #3 · Tech Corner · 3 min read

Big Block Chevy Casting Numbers

Big Block Chevy Casting Numbers — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

Expedia Parts · Article #4 · Tech Corner · 3 min read

Big Block Ford Casting Numbers

Big Block Ford Casting Numbers — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

Expedia Parts · Article #5 · Tech Corner · 3 min read

Big Block Mopar Casting Numbers

Big Block Mopar Casting Numbers — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

Expedia Parts · Article #6 · Tech Corner · 3 min read

Can I use an older GM automatic transmission with an LS engine?

Can I use an older GM automatic transmission with an LS engine? — expert guidance from Expedia Parts Help Center.

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HELPFUL ARTICLES

What a core charge is, reman vs. used, warranties explained, and how to choose the right part.

2004 Ford F-150 Transmission & Engine Problems — What Owners Need to Know

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2004 Ford F-150 Transmission & Engine Problems — What Owners Need to Know

The 2004 Ford F-150 has well-documented transmission and engine problems. Learn about 4R75E overdrive failure, 5.4L spark plug issues, and what replacement really costs.

2005 Ford F-150 Common Problems: Transmission, Engine & What Replacement Costs

Expedia Parts · Article #2 · Helpful Articles · 8 min read

2005 Ford F-150 Common Problems: Transmission, Engine & What Replacement Costs

The 2005 Ford F-150 has well-documented transmission and engine issues. Learn about 4R75E overdrive failure, 5.4L cam phaser problems, spark plug seizure, and what used vs. remanufactured parts cost.

Expedia Parts · Article #3 · Helpful Articles · 8 min read

2006 Ford F-150 Common Problems: Transmission, Engine & What Replacement Costs

The 2006 Ford F-150 has well-documented transmission and engine issues. Learn about 4R75E overdrive failures, 5.4L cam phaser rattles, spark plug breakage, and what used vs. remanufactured parts cost.

Expedia Parts · Article #4 · Helpful Articles · 9 min read

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Transmission & Engine Problems, Replacement Costs, and What to Do Next

The 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 has well-documented 4L60E transmission and 5.3L AFM engine problems. Learn what fails, what it costs to fix, and where to find used and remanufactured replacements.

Expedia Parts · Article #5 · Helpful Articles · 9 min read

2007 Ford F-150 Transmission & Engine Problems — What You Need to Know Before You Buy

The 2007 Ford F-150 has well-documented 4R75E transmission and 5.4L Triton V8 engine problems. Learn what to watch for, what replacements cost, and how to get back on the road fast.

Expedia Parts · Article #6 · Helpful Articles · 9 min read

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Transmission & Engine Problems, Costs, and What to Do Next

The 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 carries the final 4L60E and a second-year AFM 5.3L V8 — two units with well-documented failure patterns. Here's what breaks, what it costs, and how expediaparts.com can help.

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