Transmission fluid
02-07-2018, 09:33 PM
#21
Team Owner
02-07-2018, 09:34 PM
#22
Melting Slicks
02-07-2018, 09:49 PM
#23
Melting Slicks
When I have those issues, my time also factors into the game. So if I paid someone to do that double fill/drain and it costs double with time and materials vs less with the better stuff, that is what I gravitate towards. This is no different than my Powerstroke that takes 15 quarts of oil. If you come to me with an oil that costs twice as much as regular BUT lasts twice as long, it is still a bargain since I figure time into the equation. After all, whether the shop does it or I do it, time is still involved and time IS money.
Me... I will do a double drain/fill.
02-07-2018, 10:01 PM
#24
TRANSYND 295.... Is used in Allison transmissions. I used it in my 83 Monte Carlo SS 350 auto, in my 2010 Challenger Tremec 6 speed and probably use it my 08 Corvette. I have touched base with the engineer that wrote the spec and tested it. It is direct replacement for Dex III & other Dex xx versions. It's not cheap, $40 a gal.
This is what I use in anything I have that calls for a Dexron III spec.
It is good stuff!
02-08-2018, 08:35 AM
#26
Team Owner
My guess is that it is simply about the sticker shock. If they pay less at the register TODAY, it is considered cheaper even though they may pay more over the life of the product and thus more desirable.
03-19-2018, 09:33 AM
#28
I use the Allison spec 295 (TRANSYND295) product for my '03 4T65E. I've bought most recently from an International dealer because they're closer than the Allison affiliate I bought from for years. Possible sources
http://www.allisontransmission.com/p...highway-fluids
Last edited by WVZR-1; 03-19-2018 at 10:22 AM.
09-08-2021, 05:00 PM
#30
I used Dextron VI in both my 2000 Impala and 95 Camaro, both originally calling for Dex III. You can mix the two fluids. Getting all the old out is not that important IMHO. One method is to siphon out the old, refill, drive it for a while and drop the pan for a filter and fluid change. That will get a good percentage more, but as the other member said it some will be in the torque converter. I did a siphon then change with my Impala at 80k and just a replacement and filter at 180k. I am at 245k and thinking of doing just a filter and fluid change again. Only have ever done a pan drop and filter on the Camaro. And done it about every 45k and once more when I replaced the driveshaft (now at 150k).