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Trans fluid change...

Old Feb 14, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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Ok guys, as most of you know I replaced my tranny and torque converter about a month ago. It now has about 3000 miles on it. My question is, do I need to do a premature fluid change since it is a newly rebuilt trans or can I wait for the normal 15k mark? And when I do change the fluid, can I just change the filter, o-ring and fluid in the pan or do I need to do a complete flush?

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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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Do a tranny filter & fluid change NOW.

After my recent rebuild I was told to change them after about 500mi.
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 05:57 PM
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:eek: Holy macaroni. And just when I thought I didn't have a weekend project. ;)

Now to find a filter and gasket in stock somewhere, hmmmm ... :skep:
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 06:22 PM
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But not a bad project.

I don't know how critical the timing is though; my installer knew that I was taking her down the 1/4mi several times each weekend.
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 08:18 AM
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If the fluid looks and smells ok, it is fine. As George Carlin would say "leave it alone!". It is not faced with hydrocarbons, as in engines, which requires constant change.
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