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01-17-2013, 04:43 PM
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I've heard mixed reviews but never any facts backing them. Some people swear by changing the fluid and some say not not to ever change it beacause the new fluid will make the trans slip. I know even if I drop the pan and drain what fluid Is in the pan its not a complete flush bc fluid Is trapped in other places. Which is want you want right?
I just don't want to have trans issues after I change some of the fluid. So you guys say change the fluid and not to worry about it.. Correct?
Have any of you changed yours with no issues?
I just don't want to have trans issues after I change some of the fluid. So you guys say change the fluid and not to worry about it.. Correct?
Have any of you changed yours with no issues?
The slipping nonsense is largely perpetuated by this one ancient GM transmission that did not hold up to abuse. In reality, fresh fluid with fresh detergents, or a forceful power flush, can knock buildup loose in a severely neglected transmission. Just like if you only did engine oil changes every 30k lol.
Drain, drop pan, filter, gasket, close it up, refill with new D/M. Done many times before.
01-17-2013, 04:45 PM
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Simply draining and filling your trans fluid is a good thing.
01-17-2013, 05:11 PM
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I work in a shop full of old dudes. So that's probably why I hear it so often.
You need to drain the tranny before dropping the pan, it all comes out anyway. The transmission itself only has about 50% of the system's total fluid in it - the rest is in the torque converter and cooler.
The slipping nonsense is largely perpetuated by this one ancient GM transmission that did not hold up to abuse. In reality, fresh fluid with fresh detergents, or a forceful power flush, can knock buildup loose in a severely neglected transmission. Just like if you only did engine oil changes every 30k lol.
Drain, drop pan, filter, gasket, close it up, refill with new D/M. Done many times before.
The slipping nonsense is largely perpetuated by this one ancient GM transmission that did not hold up to abuse. In reality, fresh fluid with fresh detergents, or a forceful power flush, can knock buildup loose in a severely neglected transmission. Just like if you only did engine oil changes every 30k lol.
Drain, drop pan, filter, gasket, close it up, refill with new D/M. Done many times before.
That's the main argument people make. The new fluid has all the detergents and whatever nonsense. Do I believe it? Not really but that's why I figured I'd ask.
He's probably heard bad things about transmission flushes. Like any other flush, there's a risk that the pressure will dislodge sludge that's covering cracks/holes. It doesn't cause problems, but a flush can unveil existing problems.
Simply draining and filling your trans fluid is a good thing.
Simply draining and filling your trans fluid is a good thing.
Thanks for the info guys. I'll be doing it next weekend. So if my trans starts slipping ill send the bill.
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01-17-2013, 05:45 PM
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01-17-2013, 05:50 PM
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01-17-2013, 05:59 PM
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01-17-2013, 06:00 PM
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Okay I am fairly new to jeeps. I was driving the other day about 50mph. Pressed the pedal to passing gear.Loud POP ! Was stuck in first until I changed the filter /fluid. Now wont go all the way into park unless I cram it in. No reverse or nuetral, if you try to accel when in reverse or nuetral it acts like the e brake is on and will only rev to about 2k and tries to move but wont.On my indicator even N is drive????? Is it a linkage issue? HELP ME PLEASE !
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Okay I am fairly new to jeeps. I was driving the other day about 50mph. Pressed the pedal to passing gear.Loud POP ! Was stuck in first until I changed the filter /fluid. Now wont go all the way into park unless I cram it in. No reverse or nuetral, if you try to accel when in reverse or nuetral it acts like the e brake is on and will only rev to about 2k and tries to move but wont.On my indicator even N is drive????? Is it a linkage issue? HELP ME PLEASE !
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01-17-2013, 06:07 PM
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