not me...never even had the trans fluid flushed or filter changed... i wouldn't dare do it now at 93k.... i'll let it keep driving til it dies an then build it

 

Normally I would agree with that theory, hwever fluid still looks good. Not dark brown, black, tranny runs fine. Do plenty of towing so I figure the new full synthetic will be worth it. Plus if things go to hell....the dealer did the work....

 

Yeah not changing the DEXRON in 80-93k is a scary concept in my mind! Here are pics of mine after only 39k(changed at 30k and again at 69K)

DEXRON is supposed to be red! And look at all the crap in my transpan! I have never towed a thing nor had over 500 lbs in the bed of the truck!

 

Sort of on topic...if I were changing the filter and oil how much oil should I buy?

 

Nevermind..... found it!!
Here's the linky

http://www.355nation.net/forum/how-performance-maintenance/20882-how-4l60-e-trans-service-fliter-fluid-change.html

 

:lol: I know that link for some reason

 

So just got to the dealer. Shes going in to have a full backflush, and get the pan gasket replaced. 240$ + pan gasket+ tax = ~300$. Full synthetics. Figure the 300$ investment now will save a 2k grand investment in a new tranny later. The guy is gonna check the pan and let me know how things look. Wish I could get a pic so I could show everyone why you need to change the tranny fluid often. Especially on the early year trucks. 04, 05, 06. I'll post how things go. Now to hope that the "you should have left her alone" gnome doesn't strike. :lol:

 

Alright. All done. $296.78. 100$ in labor (2 hours) ,$83 in fluid, and $90 for the filter, gasket, and 2 new magnets. Got to talk with the tech and see both the filter and magnet. Talked with the tech. He said fluid was dark, but not burned. Just worn. Metal on the magnet, but he said the amount was well within normal. Some bronze on top of the filter, which he said is from my converter, but again to him the amount is normal. Overall he said the transmission looks to be in good shape. He went ahead and replaced the magnet, as well as adding an extra one in there. He said it will make sure that I dont have debris floating around in the fluid. Overall I'm pretty damn happy. To me only spending 100$ in labor, and not needing to fight with getting dirty, disposing fluid, crawling under the truck, and being able to surf the nation is worth it. I had already figured parts/supplies was going to be around 160$ anyways plus tax. Driving home it looks like i gained about another 6F drop. Oh and they loved my setup as well as Supermods Efan. Said it was a pretty nice piece of AM equipment. So if you guys are on the edge of whether or not to get fluid changed I would say do it. Especially 04, 05 that don't have the synthetic in them. For you guys I would definitely get the full backflush, and make them change filter, and pan gasket. Prolly the best investment you can make. Alright...back to work now. Back on the nation in a few hours.

 

Damn I got the filter kit from my local stealership for $42 :lol:

 

They wanted $75 here for filter, pan gasket, and the little seal thing the filter fits in.

 

Damn!

I did mine last summer!

 

So my pan is leaking too. Firestone said they wouldn';t replace the fluid, etc since it had not been done before.

What say the Nation?

SHould I change the fluid, filter, magnets, and gasket, or just leave alone. Bought it with 80,000 now has 84,000. Previous owner bought it new, and never changed it.

 

i have changed transmissions before they needed oil changes :lmaop:

i had one that the seal around the valve body gave out and it was leaking through their and the whole bottom of the tranny looked like it was sweaty of oil

 

According to the parts breakdown it was 56$ for the filter kit. $15 for the magnets, $7 for brakekleen, and then 20$ for something tranny flush. To me the prices were reasonable. That was the 90$ cost. It wasnt just the filter.

 

My bad!

Guys, I'm a maintance nazi, I try to do my trans service every 30k or so. It all comes done to how you drive it and the conditions!

BUt at the sametime I cannot fathom going over 60k on any fluid in a vehicle.

 

x2 guilty here as well....change everything before i have to cause i drive it a lil harder than just a DD and always gotta keep it ship shape.....every 30K the trans oil and the Diff oil get changed and replaced with synthetics from AMSOIL

 

Oh I had forgot to mention Jeremy. My fluid at 83k looked better than yours. WTF do you do to your truck... :lol: I think I've got to be harder on mine than you. K I lied on the breakdown
24225323 -Filter Kit 55.46
k6600 T/Flush 33.97
29535617 - Magnet(x2) 26.70
8880 BKleen 6.95
123.08
21Q Castrol VI (3.95/Unit) 82.95
Labor 100.00
Discounts -35.00
Total 271.03

Oh...and I guess I actually have 86K now. Wasn't paying attention. And I would go ahead and have service done wagner. Better to do now before you blow the tranny later. Little upfront saves alot later.

 

I'm bringing this one back from the dead!

Did the leak go away after they replaced the pan gasket? I have a similar leak and need to get it fixed asap as I'm trying to sell the truck.