Trans Fluid. l change question
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Trans Fluid. l change question
I was just wondering if there was a way to change my trans fluid without dropping the pan? Doesn't need it yet. When I get a cooler I want to change the fluid again and I was hoping there was an alternative to dropping the pan?
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Well, I suppose you can get some device to suck some the fluid out thru the xmission oil fill tube. But a better choice would be to just remove about half of the bolts on the passenger side of the xmission pan and loosen the others without removing them. The pan will flex down enough so you'll remove around 5(maybe 6?) quarts of oil with that method. Just remember to retorque the bolts when you tighten them back up.
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I was also wandering if the fluid I have been using is good (valvoline Maxlife) or is there something better I could use the next time I change the fluid?
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I heard that synthetic fluids will cause the tranny to slip, its this true? What about valvoline durablend synthetic blend transmission fluid? I want to pro long the trans life and used the best stuff money can buy. You all are the experts. Tell me whats the best for the 4t60e
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Originally Posted by h1081dan
I heard that synthetic fluids will cause the tranny to slip, its this true? What about valvoline durablend synthetic blend transmission fluid? I want to pro long the trans life and used the best stuff money can buy. You all are the experts. Tell me whats the best for the 4t60e
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I was also wandering if the fluid I have been using is good (valvoline Maxlife) or is there something better I could use the next time I change the fluid?
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I panic when it comes to my trans cause I cannot afford a rebuild. I am broke. I see me being broke for a couple years due to my job situation. I will be happy if I can get another 60,000 miles out of my tranny
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Originally Posted by Ol' Timer
Well, I suppose you can get some device to suck some the fluid out thru the xmission oil fill tube. But a better choice would be to just remove about half of the bolts on the passenger side of the xmission pan and loosen the others without removing them. The pan will flex down enough so you'll remove around 5(maybe 6?) quarts of oil with that method. Just remember to retorque the bolts when you tighten them back up.
It'* a PITA, but if you're gonna do it, you might as well do it right.