most change at 50K
A4 Fluid Change
Le Mans Master
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From: Charlotte, NC
I reccomend every 20K miles or every couple years..
I like doing a pan off then flush and alternating each service. As a pan off service does not drain all the fluid as the torq converter holds a good amount of fluid.
We also sell trans filter kits for the C5 for $25, I'll give you free shipping on one if you are interested. E-mail me at Rick@RickAnthonyMotorsports.net or call 630-991-0622
-=Rick
I like doing a pan off then flush and alternating each service. As a pan off service does not drain all the fluid as the torq converter holds a good amount of fluid.
We also sell trans filter kits for the C5 for $25, I'll give you free shipping on one if you are interested. E-mail me at Rick@RickAnthonyMotorsports.net or call 630-991-0622
-=Rick
Racer
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From: Chico CA
I reccomend every 20K miles or every couple years..
I like doing a pan off then flush and alternating each service. As a pan off service does not drain all the fluid as the torq converter holds a good amount of fluid.
We also sell trans filter kits for the C5 for $25, I'll give you free shipping on one if you are interested. E-mail me at Rick@RickAnthonyMotorsports.net or call 630-991-0622
-=Rick
I like doing a pan off then flush and alternating each service. As a pan off service does not drain all the fluid as the torq converter holds a good amount of fluid.
We also sell trans filter kits for the C5 for $25, I'll give you free shipping on one if you are interested. E-mail me at Rick@RickAnthonyMotorsports.net or call 630-991-0622
-=Rick
I'm in a temperate climate (Rick, I lived in Naperville for several years - nice area, but y'all get COLD around there), so shoot for 30k, but I'm a believer that maintenance is key. Got way over 125k out of a '94 GMC 1500, pulling a travel trailer some, and the friend who bought it is over 200k. Changed fluid every 35k more or less - more often when the trailer was being used.
You could probably overdo the changes, but it's hard to imagine...
Drifting
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From: Minnesota
When I read this I thought "this guy must sell the kits"... sure enough 
I am a big believer in maintenance but 5 times more often then GM recommends? That may be a little over kill. That would be the equivlent of changing your oil (in the old days) every 600 miles instead of every 3000! I would go with the 5 years/50k whichever comes first.
I am a big believer in maintenance but 5 times more often then GM recommends? That may be a little over kill. That would be the equivlent of changing your oil (in the old days) every 600 miles instead of every 3000! I would go with the 5 years/50k whichever comes first.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Charlotte, NC
When I read this I thought "this guy must sell the kits"... sure enough
I am a big believer in maintenance but 5 times more often then GM recommends? That may be a little over kill. That would be the equivlent of changing your oil (in the old days) every 600 miles instead of every 3000! I would go with the 5 years/50k whichever comes first.
I am a big believer in maintenance but 5 times more often then GM recommends? That may be a little over kill. That would be the equivlent of changing your oil (in the old days) every 600 miles instead of every 3000! I would go with the 5 years/50k whichever comes first.
-=Rick
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,179
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From: Charlotte, NC