Tranny Fluid
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Tranny Fluid
So I have read the 'how to' on tranny fluid and was all ready to do it. Just so happens I ran into a mechanic buddy who stated that there was no way to replace/ drain all the tranny fluid by simply pulling the plug and that it would take more than that. Any experience out there?
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B
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From: Alamosa, Colorado (200 yards from the Rio Grande)
RE: Tranny Fluid
'Tis true. You'll get most, but not all out. Nothing major to worry about, just make sure you put the special additive in there.....
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RE: Tranny Fluid
Supposed to do it every 12,000-18,000 miles.
Mine was SEVERELY overfilled, I just changed it tonight. The fluid was clean as a whistle, but HARDCORE overfilled. It only takes 2.5-3 quarts of fluid. I bought Valvoline ATF+4 Full Synthetic and the Mopar Additive from the dealer (about 6 bucks). Shifts like a dream
Mine was SEVERELY overfilled, I just changed it tonight. The fluid was clean as a whistle, but HARDCORE overfilled. It only takes 2.5-3 quarts of fluid. I bought Valvoline ATF+4 Full Synthetic and the Mopar Additive from the dealer (about 6 bucks). Shifts like a dream
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RE: Tranny Fluid
i changed mine up today. shifts very smoothly.
edit: only one issue... after removing and reinstalling my airbox my check engine flashed code 0073. however, i reset the computer and it hasnt come back on yet. anyone have a codebook that can confirm what this code was? im guessing I pissed off a sensor or something.
ok, answered my own question
P0073-AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR HIGH which brings up another... what does this mean???
edit: only one issue... after removing and reinstalling my airbox my check engine flashed code 0073. however, i reset the computer and it hasnt come back on yet. anyone have a codebook that can confirm what this code was? im guessing I pissed off a sensor or something.
ok, answered my own question
P0073-AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR HIGH which brings up another... what does this mean???
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RE: Tranny Fluid
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'Tis true. You'll get most, but not all out. Nothing major to worry about, just make sure you put the special additive in there.....
Dusty
'Tis true. You'll get most, but not all out. Nothing major to worry about, just make sure you put the special additive in there.....
Dusty
I'm going to put in the Amsoil ATF+4.......
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RE: Tranny Fluid
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i changed mine up today. shifts very smoothly.
edit: only one issue... after removing and reinstalling my airbox my check engine flashed code 0073. however, i reset the computer and it hasnt come back on yet. anyone have a codebook that can confirm what this code was? im guessing I pissed off a sensor or something.
ok, answered my own question
P0073-AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR HIGH which brings up another... what does this mean???
i changed mine up today. shifts very smoothly.
edit: only one issue... after removing and reinstalling my airbox my check engine flashed code 0073. however, i reset the computer and it hasnt come back on yet. anyone have a codebook that can confirm what this code was? im guessing I pissed off a sensor or something.
ok, answered my own question
P0073-AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR HIGH which brings up another... what does this mean???
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RE: Tranny Fluid
ORIGINAL: dustyloins
'Tis true. You'll get most, but not all out. Nothing major to worry about, just make sure you put the special additive in there.....
Dusty
'Tis true. You'll get most, but not all out. Nothing major to worry about, just make sure you put the special additive in there.....
Dusty
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RE: Tranny Fluid
The additive is recommended for the LSD. If you have a 2003 model, you can get by without it. I also know of folks that run other fluids in their trannys, but when it comes to warranty issues, $6 is a no-brainer....
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