hzjcm8 wrote:
wagonmaster2 wrote:
Not necessarily a question for Tom, but since we're talking about a tranny fluid analysis how is the easiest/best way to get enough fluid to send in for the analysis? When changing the fluid it would be easy but when not changing it what do you do to keep from contaminating the sample you get?
Wagonmaster2
Wagonmaster,
The easiest way to collect a sample is down through the dipstick tube. You'll want to sample the fluid warm or at normal operating temperature. What sort of contamination are you concerned about? Are you worried about maybe collecting some dirt or dust with the sample from around the dipstick tube (oil fill tube)?
Didn't know if it was possible to really clean off around the drain plug then loosen it enough for just what was needed for the analysis to run out and retighten the plug. Could imagine getting sediments from around the plug or other contaminates from under the transmission.
What kind of tube or suction will be needed going down the dipstick tube, and about how much fluid is usually needed for the analysis?
Should the filters be changed periodically even if the fluid analysis checks out okay since Allison recommends changing the filters every 36 months with Transyend?
Thanks for all this expert advice.
Wagonmaster2
