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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 01:05 PM
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Question Fluid change intervals

It's been about 2 years since I changed tranny and torque converter fluid. What is the recommended interval to change fluid? I want to keep it running as smooth and problem free for as long as possible.

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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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The fluid is 'supposed' to be changed at 30k per the dealer. If the dealer does it ; it should be MUCH easier to have replaced if it cr@ps out on you...- they will have the servicing on record. Of course this is good if you still have a warranty or an extended warranty. Had mine done by the dealer just for this reason.
I think the fluid 'life' is probably 2 years - really don't know.

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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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The life of the fluid depends on the temperatures it's been subjected to. If you tow regular and don't have a large tranny cooler you will have to change it more often.
http://performanceunlimited.com/docu...tempguide.html This site will give an idea of how long fluids last when overheated.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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Curious charts, I wonder why they claim the fluid/oil life is reduced ad the lowest temperature.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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I can only think this has to do with how well the fluid 'flows' and how the fluid lubricating properties are different (read= not as efficient) at the lower temps?!
Another good read
http://www.timskelton.com/lightning/...ranny_mods.htm
john
 
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