Transmission Fluid.
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It's more than what's in the TC, a typical "drop the pan" filter change gets about 40-50% of the transmission fluid out. I only do changes, but do them more frequently than the recommended interval. Have heard some real horror stories about perfectly working trannies being fu(ked after a flush. I'd suspect these people are going to a quickie lube type place.
If you want 100% Royal Purple in there, then you need to flush it...
If you want 100% Royal Purple in there, then you need to flush it...
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When I did my change I did it all with 17 quarts of RP also. Not cheap at $11 a quart plus filters but I felt good about it.
I dropped my pan and drained the oil and changed the filters. I put fresh RP oil in it and disconnected the trans oil line at the coupler just before it goes into the cooler. You need a 3/8 fuel line disconnect tool to slide in the couple and then pull it apart. Once I had it apart I push on a 3ft section of 3/8 hose and run it to a bucket. Then I started the truck and let the trans pump push the old oil out and into the bucket. After about 10-15 seconds I shut it off and refilled and kept doing this until I had all 17 quarts in it.
I dropped my pan and drained the oil and changed the filters. I put fresh RP oil in it and disconnected the trans oil line at the coupler just before it goes into the cooler. You need a 3/8 fuel line disconnect tool to slide in the couple and then pull it apart. Once I had it apart I push on a 3ft section of 3/8 hose and run it to a bucket. Then I started the truck and let the trans pump push the old oil out and into the bucket. After about 10-15 seconds I shut it off and refilled and kept doing this until I had all 17 quarts in it.
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When I did my change I did it all with 17 quarts of RP also. Not cheap at $11 a quart plus filters but I felt good about it.
I dropped my pan and drained the oil and changed the filters. I put fresh RP oil in it and disconnected the trans oil line at the coupler just before it goes into the cooler. You need a 3/8 fuel line disconnect tool to slide in the couple and then pull it apart. Once I had it apart I push on a 3ft section of 3/8 hose and run it to a bucket. Then I started the truck and let the trans pump push the old oil out and into the bucket. After about 10-15 seconds I shut it off and refilled and kept doing this until I had all 17 quarts in it.
I dropped my pan and drained the oil and changed the filters. I put fresh RP oil in it and disconnected the trans oil line at the coupler just before it goes into the cooler. You need a 3/8 fuel line disconnect tool to slide in the couple and then pull it apart. Once I had it apart I push on a 3ft section of 3/8 hose and run it to a bucket. Then I started the truck and let the trans pump push the old oil out and into the bucket. After about 10-15 seconds I shut it off and refilled and kept doing this until I had all 17 quarts in it.
So which line did you disconnect before the cooler? The top line or the bottom line? Both are the same obviously just wondering which line is "hot" and "cold"
And while we're on the subject, is there a gasket for the tranmission pan? If not what kind of sealant is best to use. I've seen a lot of guys get in trouble using too much sealant and having it squeeze back into the pan. Is this an issue on these trucks or does the pan have a fairly wide flange?
Thanks for any help, like to get educated before diving in.
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So which line did you disconnect before the cooler? The top line or the bottom line? Both are the same obviously just wondering which line is "hot" and "cold"
And while we're on the subject, is there a gasket for the tranmission pan? If not what kind of sealant is best to use. I've seen a lot of guys get in trouble using too much sealant and having it squeeze back into the pan. Is this an issue on these trucks or does the pan have a fairly wide flange?
Thanks for any help, like to get educated before diving in.
And while we're on the subject, is there a gasket for the tranmission pan? If not what kind of sealant is best to use. I've seen a lot of guys get in trouble using too much sealant and having it squeeze back into the pan. Is this an issue on these trucks or does the pan have a fairly wide flange?
Thanks for any help, like to get educated before diving in.
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