Is a tranny flush really needed?
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From: Spokane, WA
I have 186,000 miles on my trans. 99 F 250 SD. I change the fluid every 30,000 miles. Last change a new filter was installed. Oil sample sent to Blackstone. A cautionary write up was returned. Recommended change fluid at 15,000 mile interval and resample. I've done nothing to the trans except fluid and 2 filters in 3 years.
Jeff
Jeff
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From: N. Georgia
Originally Posted by mudmaker
I am curious to see how many miles these trannys are going when your changing fluid every 20k...
Joe
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Originally Posted by clux
Mine's only been changed 3 times in 220,000 miles.
Am I a bad person now?
Am I a bad person now?
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From: Texas
I like the sticks, so I won't say too much about the autos, but I do have a few at work. I've got a 2002 F350 auto that has around 200K on the factory tranny. I usually try and keep all the tranny fluids changed in the 40 - 50k range.
I would listen to Mark Kovalsky. He's the guy that wrote the how to flush procedure in the link provided earlier. Also you might read his signature for a little insight to his background.
I would listen to Mark Kovalsky. He's the guy that wrote the how to flush procedure in the link provided earlier. Also you might read his signature for a little insight to his background.
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From: Carhenge
Originally Posted by Izzy351
How about a $120 for a Tru-Cool *AND* changing every 30k or so. Or better yet, take a sample at 30k and send it to Blackstone? Might be a decent way to solve the dilemma...
Now let's see, where'd I put that flame suit.......................................
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From: Middle Tennessee
Originally Posted by clux
Now let's see, where'd I put that flame suit.......................................
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Well I guess I'll add a tranny fluid swap to my list of things to do. I check my fluid regularly and it has always looked good, just never changed it.
does anyone make a remote filter for the tranny so you could change a filter w/o all the fluid.
does anyone make a remote filter for the tranny so you could change a filter w/o all the fluid.
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Da Brackitt
I added my original pan magnet to the BD Power deep pan - I modded it by drilling a hole thru the alloy post lo9cated in the bottom from side to side near the top of the post.
Once the magnet was on - put a split pin thru so it can't come up off the post and stick to any metal parts inside the tranny.
Least that way it stays in the bottom of the pan where its sposed to be to collect any metal particles!
Cheers!
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From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
Originally Posted by clux
My opinion is that is an infinitely better plan than the ritualistic dumping of the oil based on what the odometer says.
Now let's see, where'd I put that flame suit.......................................
Now let's see, where'd I put that flame suit.......................................
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From: Carhenge
Originally Posted by Izzy351
Nah, no flaming from here. Your truck, take care of it how you choose. What happens at 20 or 30k (or 70k in your case) when Blackstone says to go to 15k intervals like post 16?
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Oh, are you sending samples to Blackstone to confirm your long mileage?? You left that part out...
I'm on the fence about aux tranny filtering. Which one are you using? And how often do you change the filter?
I'm on the fence about aux tranny filtering. Which one are you using? And how often do you change the filter?
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From: Carhenge
Originally Posted by Izzy351
Oh, are you sending samples to Blackstone to confirm your long mileage?? You left that part out...
I'm on the fence about aux tranny filtering. Which one are you using? And how often do you change the filter?
I'm on the fence about aux tranny filtering. Which one are you using? And how often do you change the filter?
I'm running Bob's filter and pressure gauge, so I change the filter when the filter pressure gets in the red.