Changing transmission fluid
My 2010 silverado is creeping up on 30k miles. I pretty much only use it for towing or hauling something. Tranny temps while towing are typically around 200-220 and some minor runs at 235 on large gra...
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45Ricochet wrote:
Heck that Allison is the simplest one to do in you garage, change it. IMO transmissions take the most abuse yet neglected. If your not flushing it I would change it more often as you'll only get about a 66% drain out of it. Believe me owning a 48RE, I keep the ATF fresh.
Being the rather fearful owner of a RAM with the dreaded 47RE 4spd auto I consider changing the trans oil every time I even think about starting the truck. I change the trans oil every spring and fall, right after our bi annual tow. The trans oil is always burnt to crap, stinky and dark, dark, dark. Can't afford to rebuild the POC so I just keep nursing her along. I know that a new trans rebuild and a TC are in the near future - I am just trying to prolong the inevitable. I don't think that you would lose out by changing the oil in your trans. Don't flush it though, just change the oil and pump out the TC through the return line so you get a complete change out of the oil.
Chewers!
Mike
