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Old Sep 1, 2016 | 09:20 PM
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Trans Fluid?

Can yall refresh my memory on trans fluid......is max life at wally world suitable? If I take out the tp filter do I need to add another qt? I believe it's normally 9qts with the 08 trans pan correct?
 
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I switched and now use Maxlife for all Torqshifts.

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Been using maxlife in everything since it came out. Works well.
 
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8 quarts for the drain and 8 ounces for the filter.
 
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Originally Posted by KDAVID1
Can yall refresh my memory on trans fluid......is max life at wally world suitable? If I take out the tp filter do I need to add another qt? I believe it's normally 9qts with the 08 trans pan correct?
Yep, fully synthetic and priced right. Pretty close to 2 gallons when all is said and done. Might just pick up another qt to be sure.
 
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Originally Posted by KDAVID1
Can yall refresh my memory on trans fluid......is max life at wally world suitable? If I take out the tp filter do I need to add another qt? I believe it's normally 9qts with the 08 trans pan correct?
Yes it's 9 qts for the '08 pan, if you leave the front filter out, maybe another cup? I bought 10 when I changed pan and filter to '08, figuring it'd be about 9.5qts, but 9 did it (but I am still running a front filter)...
 
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Awesome.....thanks as always!!!
I will be leaving the tp filter out.
 
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