Orto’s Newsletter
The newsletter that keeps you up to date with the latest happenings in the world of automatic transmissions for 4WD’s, Busses, Trucks, Sedans and Wagons. Once a month, we will tell you all about what’s new, what’s good, what’s not so good, and maybe we will throw some photos in from a trip or two.
Issue 7
Manual to Automatic Conversions
Get the convenience of an automatic transmission with a manual to automatic conversion.
Installing Your Nomad Valve Body
Get crisp shift points and reduce flaring and gear hunting in your transmission. Ideal for towing. Reduce transmission heat, fuel consumptions and get a far better driving experience.
Installing Your Transmission Oil Cooler
Manage your transmission temperature by installing a transmission oil cooler.
Nomad Torque Converter Lock-Up Control Kit to suit Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series
Reduce transmission heat and improve fuel economy with the Nomad Torque Converter Lock-Up kit.
Issue 6
Servicing Your Automatic Transmission
Regular servicing of your automatic transmission is essential for optimal performance and safety. Don’t be fooled by some common servicing myths.
Conversion Kit to suit Nissan GQ or GU Patrol 6BT Cummins to 4L80E Automatic
See the conversion kit put together for a customer. We also discuss some of the different upgrade and conversion options offered by Wholesale Automatics.
Ford Ranger Upgrades
See the range of upgrades available at Wholesale Automatics for your Ford Ranger. Improve the performance and durability of your transmission and maximise fuel efficiency.
Understanding and Developing Efficient Transmission Oil Cooler Kits
Our years of experience and testing make sure you get the best possible automatic transmission oil cooler for your vehicle.
Issue 5
Auto Transmission Upgrades For Your Tradie UTE
Tradie Ute’s have come a long way. However, the way Aussie Tradies use their Ute’s is a challenge to manufacturers… so custom upgrades are still a MUST HAVE item.
Is your transmission sending you a SOS?
Discover the little discussed change that automotive manufacturers quietly made and the impact on your transmission.
Issue 4
2017 LandCruiser Ute with DPF and 6 Speed Auto
Well the 2017 LandCruiser 70 Series has had yet another facelift along with some added features, but yet still no automatic option from the factory.
A Week away with the StuDog
One of the most common questions we get asked as experts in the trade about modern automatic transmissions in 4WDs is, “do I have to service my transmission?”
Wholesale Automatic Transmissions ONLINE Store
I had an idea, and that idea has finally come to fruition. Put the 5 Speed auto from the 100 Series into my 80 Series LandCruiser. But not just that, make it Tip-Tronic also. So out came the old H151 5 Speed Manual…
Issue 3
Automatic Transmission Service and Accessories – STORE AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Well if you like traveling around this great country or if you’re putting some plans in action of places to see and experience firsthand, then the number one place is…
Servicing Sealed Transmissions
One of the most common questions we get asked as experts in the trade about modern automatic transmissions in 4WDs is, “do I have to service my transmission?”
When Doing Diagnostics – Information is Key
While there are many symptoms that we can interpret and provide an educated and experienced diagnosis, however sometimes we are left a little confused as the symptoms described don’t seam possible.
Kimberley Adventures
Well if you like traveling around this great country or if you’re putting some plans in action of places to see and experience firsthand, then the number one place is…
Issue 2
Toyota 80 Series with 5 Speed A750 Tip-Tronic Auto
I had an idea, and that idea has finally come to fruition. Put the 5 Speed auto from the 100 Series into my 80 Series LandCruiser. But not just that, make it Tip-Tronic also. So out came the old H151 5 Speed Manual…
Stu Turns his Triton into a Submarine in Cape York
Our most recent R&D project is the introduction of a Nissan 5 speed automatic conversion to suit all GQ and GU engine configurations. For many years we have successfully offered the Nissan 4 speed RE4RO3A transmission as an option and…
Why Do I need a Torque Converter Lockup Kit?
Our most recent R&D project is the introduction of a Nissan 5 speed automatic conversion to suit all GQ and GU engine configurations. For many years we have successfully offered the Nissan 4 speed RE4RO3A transmission as an option and…
HGM Electronics + Wholesale Automatics = Perfection
Conversions have grown from the non-electronic Chev and Ford auto’s slowly evolving into conversions using the Nissan and Toyota 4 speed automatics and of late the more technically advanced transmission 5 & 6 speed automatics..
Issue 1
Nissan GU Ute with 5 Speed Auto
Our most recent R&D project is the introduction of a Nissan 5 speed automatic conversion to suit all GQ and GU engine configurations. For many years we have successfully offered the Nissan 4 speed RE4RO3A transmission as an option and…
Rod Gets Lost in Arnhem Land
After just returning from a 5 week trip in my Toyota 79 Series Auto, taking in both Arnhem Land and the Kimberly I can tell you that we truly live in an extraordinary country. Obviously not sticking to the main roads meant the trip took some time but it was worth every second…
Wholesale Automatics 2015 Updates
As some will know, we have been developing a series of new Stand-Alone Transmission Computer Systems to run the more modern automatic transmissions. What this means is that you/we can fit many modern 4, 5 and 6 speed…
Automatics According to Ash
An interior design student with a background in corporate customer service, working for the family business and thrown into the world of automatic transmissions, hard core touring, towing and 4wding nuts! The 4WD world is definitely “unique” to say the least…