wrong Automatic Transmission Fluid or to much?
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From: Dyer, IN
Well, I'm sure results will vary.......and just because you took out 4.5 quarts...does not mean it was full.
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From: Arroyo Grande CA
When they flushed it, are you sure that they used your ATF? Normally, when they flush, they use the new fluid to push out the old. The pump they use is normally already filled with their bulk ATF.
I got 12 quarts of ATF and bought it to jiffy lube they said they put all 12 quarts in. (I doubt that for some odd reason) I noticed while running through the gears or at high rpms it seems to slip now. It will still pop into gear though but if im at 5,000rpms in first thats when i put it into second and it might bounce off the limiter before getting into gear.
Car had 87k miles on it and It is safe to assume it had the stock ATF in it.
This is what I had them put in it.
http://www.valvoline.com/products/co...ssion-fluid/37
Car had 87k miles on it and It is safe to assume it had the stock ATF in it.
This is what I had them put in it.
http://www.valvoline.com/products/co...ssion-fluid/37
I couldn't care less
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From: Dyer, IN
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Hey Lucky, go some where else to be an AS$H@L* your responses have no informational value what so ever. If I remember right that is what the forum is for, to share. By the way the GM c5 vette manuel is old and things do change that is why most of us come here.
Share something of value or go away.
Share something of value or go away.
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From: Leesburg Florida
ATF limits
If you want more, put a large capacity 4L60E aluminum pan on. Check first and make sure it has a fill/drain plug.
Personally, I think the ATF "exchange" machines don't clean anything and just change the fluid. No way to inspect the pan for metal, etc.. Take it easy on the new guys. Last time I checked there was no documented correlation between horsepower and intelligence.
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Lucky is a very smart guy. I would definitely listen to what he has to say. He has helped me numerous times. That being said, I read that DEX III is going away and now GM is recommending DEX VI. Is that true? I went ahead and put the Valvoline DEX VI in my car.
Last edited by Rohan; Apr 9, 2010 at 12:05 PM.
