ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/
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From: Tucker Ga
ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/
hey guys, some of you suggested that I change to Redline ATF for my sticky manual....will the dealer do it or do I need an independent shop, and what about warranty??? Thanks, Dogdoc :eek:
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (dogdoc97)
It will not void your warranty. It is Dexron compatible. You should do it yourself it is easy. Otherwise get Jiffy Lube or the like as they will be less expensive than the dealer.
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (dogdoc97)
there used to be controversy as to how much oil the car really held VS. manual, what is the correct number of quartsof ATF? dogdoc :skep:
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (dogdoc97)
there used to be controversy as to how much oil the car really held VS. manual, what is the correct number of quartsof ATF? dogdoc :skep:
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (Richin Chicago)
I have done mine twice now, and I usually get in about 3.5 quarts so if you buy 4 quarts you will be OK. Manual says 4.1, but you will never get that much out.
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (dogdoc97)
I watch a few tranny fliud changes and about the time you start pumping in the fourth quart it'll start over flowing the fill hole. So that's as much as you can get it. Stop and replace the plug.
Bottom line fill until it start running out of the fill hole. I'm getting ready to change out all my fluids to AMSOIL. So I have made it a point to observe a few changes.
Tom
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Bottom line fill until it start running out of the fill hole. I'm getting ready to change out all my fluids to AMSOIL. So I have made it a point to observe a few changes.
Tom
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (AFVETTE)
..........I'm getting ready to change out all my fluids to AMSOIL. So I have made it a point to observe a few changes.
Tom
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From: Tucker Ga
Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (dogdoc97)
guys, forgot to ask, what is the specific number or name of the Amsoil or redline, is it just ATF or does it have a number that matches for the Vette? Dogdoc :confused:
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (dogdoc97)
guys, forgot to ask, what is the specific number or name of the Amsoil or redline, is it just ATF or does it have a number that matches for the Vette? Dogdoc :confused:
http://www.myoilshop.com/ATF.html
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (Richin Chicago)
anybody know if there is a distributor locally in Atlanta for the Redline or AMSOIL; and if so what is product number for AMSOIL; thanks for the Redline number, dogdoc :chevy
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (dogdoc97)
hey, I saw where everyone says about 3-4 quarts but does that include the rear diff? I saw a post that said that was two by itself....... Dogdoc :confused:
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (dogdoc97)
hey, I saw where everyone says about 3-4 quarts but does that include the rear diff? I saw a post that said that was two by itself....... Dogdoc :confused:
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (dogdoc97)
From the Amsoil site:
Will AMSOIL Motor Oils void the warranty of a new vehicle?
Absolutely not! Manufacturers’ warranties are based upon the use of oils meeting specific API Service Classifications, for example, SJ/CF. (AMSOIL lubricants meet the current API Service requirements and, thus, are perfectly suited for use in any new vehicle without affecting the validity of the new vehicle warranty.)
So Amsoil ATF is Dexron III, and safe to use.
Recommended for applications requiring the following specifications:
GM; Dexron II, Dexron III (GM 6297M, 6417M)
Ford; Mercon, Mercon V
Chrysler; ATF+ through ATF+4
Allison; C-3 & C-4
Caterpillar; TO-2 & TO-3
Voith G1363
ZF; TW-ML-14C
Honda; Z-1
Mitsubishi Diamond SP II & III
GM Strasbourg (European Imports) and Opel
Toyota; Type T and T-IV
Vickers I 286S & M2950S
Will AMSOIL Motor Oils void the warranty of a new vehicle?
Absolutely not! Manufacturers’ warranties are based upon the use of oils meeting specific API Service Classifications, for example, SJ/CF. (AMSOIL lubricants meet the current API Service requirements and, thus, are perfectly suited for use in any new vehicle without affecting the validity of the new vehicle warranty.)
So Amsoil ATF is Dexron III, and safe to use.
Recommended for applications requiring the following specifications:
GM; Dexron II, Dexron III (GM 6297M, 6417M)
Ford; Mercon, Mercon V
Chrysler; ATF+ through ATF+4
Allison; C-3 & C-4
Caterpillar; TO-2 & TO-3
Voith G1363
ZF; TW-ML-14C
Honda; Z-1
Mitsubishi Diamond SP II & III
GM Strasbourg (European Imports) and Opel
Toyota; Type T and T-IV
Vickers I 286S & M2950S
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (IMQUIK)
If a dealer has to work on your transmission under warranty, how the heck will he really know what kind of fluid is in it? Does Redline and Amsol look any different from Dextron III? I can see the dealer doing minor work on a C5 transmission, such as replacing seals, but I bet they send them out for anthing major that would involve complete disassembly. :confused:
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Re: ATF fluid change....VOID WARRANTY??????????????/ (2kbluestreak)
How often should you change the tranny and diff fluids? Dad's got 17K on his right now and I don't think they've ever been changed. Well, the tranny was probably changed when they replaced the 2nd set of snychros, but that was 10k miles ago.
