Triple Flush
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Melting Slicks
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Triple Flush
Hi
2016 auto
How can l tell if I have had a triple flush?
My car also runs on 8 cylinders all the time. I do have the range device but it’s not plugged in.
any ideas?
the person who sold me the car gave it to me but had no clue what it was. The place where the range should
be was empty.
Any thoughts?
2016 auto
How can l tell if I have had a triple flush?
My car also runs on 8 cylinders all the time. I do have the range device but it’s not plugged in.
any ideas?
the person who sold me the car gave it to me but had no clue what it was. The place where the range should
be was empty.
Any thoughts?
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I did the triple flush on my new to me 17 GS right after I bought it. I had the Chevy dealer that I bought it from check their records and it was never done. I also spoke to the original owner and he confirmed. I bought the tranny fluid from Amazon and brought it to the Chevy dealer. Saved a bunch on that since they upcharge the fluid. Glad I had it done. Won't have that shudder or torque tube issue hopefully. As for the range device, it plugs into the OBD 2 port near the hood release. As far as I know, that is the only way to keep an auto in 8 cylinder mode all the time. Perhaps there is a fuse to pull that also does that. Not sure. Hope that helps.
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Call your local dealer service department and ask for a VIS report. If the triple flush is NOT listed on the VIS, then I would strongly advise you to get it done. I am getting my 2016 Triple Flush done in a couple weeks with 43k miles.
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If it stays in 8 cyl. mode without the range it may well have had a tune for it. If in doubt-triple flush. I did it my self and found 3 flushes I only used 18 qts. so did a fourth to use the 24 qts. I was getting that slight shudder and now it's gone.
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The Range Device or a tune will take care of the AFM issue to some degree by keeping it in V8 mode. The Triple Flush is a completely different deal. If you have a C7 with the A8 and the transmission was built before 2/1/2019, then the car needs to have the Triple Flush to get rid of the old fluid to avoid likely transmission damage. As noted above, have a VIS report pulled by the dealer and get it figured out.
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Triple flush or tune?
In this thread a tune was mentioned and it might be my answer why my engine stays in V8 all the time .
Also the the v4/v8 icon is never on.
My OBD is empty, should l check to see if a fuse was pulled?
l have been going crazy trying to figure this out.
thanks
Also the the v4/v8 icon is never on.
My OBD is empty, should l check to see if a fuse was pulled?
l have been going crazy trying to figure this out.
thanks
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You have to switch to it in one of the gauge options.
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Triple Flush
So if my OBD IS empty and my dash does not show v4/v8 then l will assume my vette had a tune. I will the next time l go to my dealer
l will ask for a VIS report
thanks
ps l will wind up selling my range which is connected to a window valet
l will ask for a VIS report
thanks
ps l will wind up selling my range which is connected to a window valet
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Just a quick question as I am getting my flush done next week, will the filter also be changed as part of this or will I have to request that be done as well?
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I would dump the Range unit and get it programmed professionally.
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Can you also smell moisture? AFAIK, THAT was the issue. The old fluid is hygroscopic and it sucks up moisture and eventually becomes a problem.
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How is your range device connected to a window valet? That makes no sense.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Hi
2016 auto
How can l tell if I have had a triple flush?
My car also runs on 8 cylinders all the time. I do have the range device but it’s not plugged in.
any ideas?
the person who sold me the car gave it to me but had no clue what it was. The place where the range should
be was empty.
Any thoughts?
2016 auto
How can l tell if I have had a triple flush?
My car also runs on 8 cylinders all the time. I do have the range device but it’s not plugged in.
any ideas?
the person who sold me the car gave it to me but had no clue what it was. The place where the range should
be was empty.
Any thoughts?
the range is labeled GTMOTOR IT IS plugged into Top Down Tech window valet l had this in my C5 so it works
l will try all the different combos
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I don't remember whether a new filter was part of the deal. I would ask to make sure. It doesn't make much sense to me to put a contaminated filter on a transmission with brand new fluid in it. It would be like taking a shower and putting on skid marked underwear.
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I don't think it was mentioned in the TSB. Regardless, it should be on the DETAILED QUOTE if you demand it. They are pretty good ad "dumb it down" for the customers. Sometimes, they will highlight the total amount in case you can't understand it.