Mastering CVT Transmissions is your complete guide to understanding, maintaining, and repairing modern continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Written by Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, an international expert in Lean Maintenance, reliability, and automotive systems, this book combines deep technical knowledge with real-world experience.
📌 What you'll find inside:
- Clear explanations of how CVTs work, compared with manual, automatic, and dual-clutch (DCT) systems.
- Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices to extend transmission life.
- Hands-on procedures for fluid care, filters, diagnostics, and full rebuilds.
- Real case studies drawn from practical repair and teaching experience.
- OBD-based troubleshooting methods and failure-prevention strategies.
- Tables, charts, and appendices with essential specifications and capacities.
📌 Why this book is different: Dr. Soliman not only studied CVTs academically but has rebuilt Nissan CVT units personally, applying industrial best practices such as predictive maintenance, infrared thermography, vibration analysis, oil condition monitoring, and Lean principles. His international career in manufacturing, reliability engineering, and automotive maintenance gives this book a unique blend of theory and practice.
📚 Also by the author: Dr. Soliman has written several bestselling books in maintenance and reliability, including:
- Autonomous Car Maintenance
- Industrial Applications of Infrared Thermography
- Vibration Basics and Machine Reliability Simplified
- The Complete FMEA Handbook
- AI in Maintenance & Reliability
- Machinery Oil Analysis & Condition Monitoring
- Lean Maintenance
- Ultrasound Analysis for Condition Monitoring
- Maintenance Strategy Optimization
Whether you are a driver, mechanic, or engineer, this book equips you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to master CVTs - from everyday care to advanced diagnostics and rebuilds.
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Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, author, and university lecturer. He has published over 100 books and articles on Lean thinking, quality systems, and industrial excellence. He currently teaches Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo, an Executive Advisor and a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society, and consults for global organizations across manufacturing, public services, and education.
With nearly two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Soliman has trained professionals across the Middle East, including engagements with Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He has designed and delivered over 60 leadership and technical development programs, helping organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Earlier in his career, he worked in various industrial sectors including crystal-glass manufacturing, fertilizers, and chemicals, while educating teams on the Toyota Production System. He has led numerous lean transformation projects, delivering measurable results and uncovering substantial cost savings by targeting waste across production and service environments.
His lectures and training materials have reached over 200,000 learners via SlideShare, and his research is ranked among the most downloaded papers on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) by Elsevier.
Dr. Soliman holds a BSc in Engineering, a master's in Quality Management, and postgraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He also holds certifications in quality, cost, and operations management. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the Society for Engineering and Management Systems (SEMS).
His insights have been featured in SAGE Publications, Industrial Management, Lean Thinking, and other peer-reviewed platforms.