Auto trans/diff fluid
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 219
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From: exeter CA
I read info on full synthetic ATF, and decided to have my Chevy dealer do the complete fluid exchange using the latest Dextron IV. Cost $129.
For axle gear lube, the full synthetic from Valvoline, with two bottle of the GM friction modifier for Posi-traction units.
BTW, the Mercedes dealer charged me $325 to to the complete fluid exchange on my brides E 320 sedan.
I guess that why I remain a Chevy fan, still have my first car in the garage - '67 Chevelle, bought new.
For axle gear lube, the full synthetic from Valvoline, with two bottle of the GM friction modifier for Posi-traction units.
BTW, the Mercedes dealer charged me $325 to to the complete fluid exchange on my brides E 320 sedan.
I guess that why I remain a Chevy fan, still have my first car in the garage - '67 Chevelle, bought new.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 222
Likes: 1
From: Brenham Texas
Trans fluid
I use Royal Purple in everything.
Engine, trans and rear end.
I would suggest doing a pan drop in order to change the transmission filter and clean the magnet on the bottom of the pan.
You can only get like ,I think 4 quarts out and back in.
And it's a real mess.
A friend of mine helped me and he is and old GM mechanic and we still made a mess.
I then had the whole system flushed to get it all out at the Toyota dealer. ( I like those guys better than the Chevy mechanics )
And had RP put in. Again my memory is that it took 12 quarts.
It runs cooler and seem to have a lot more power, shifts great.
Check out the RP web site. ( sorry no link )
Engine, trans and rear end.
I would suggest doing a pan drop in order to change the transmission filter and clean the magnet on the bottom of the pan.
You can only get like ,I think 4 quarts out and back in.
And it's a real mess.
A friend of mine helped me and he is and old GM mechanic and we still made a mess.
I then had the whole system flushed to get it all out at the Toyota dealer. ( I like those guys better than the Chevy mechanics )
And had RP put in. Again my memory is that it took 12 quarts.
It runs cooler and seem to have a lot more power, shifts great.
Check out the RP web site. ( sorry no link )
