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02-09-2016, 02:14 PM
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I thought 50k would be a good place to change. Found out local Chevy just pumps out trany, does not pull pan. My trany Has an external filter. Trying to weigh in on this as will hitting 50k about time of Mayberry rally.
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02-09-2016, 02:14 PM
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why can t someone build a transmission that will last as long as a diesel motor???
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02-09-2016, 02:15 PM
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200k on my gasser Silverado 2500hd when I traded it.
Never touched the trans fluid[emoji51]
2015 Columbus 320RS
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02-09-2016, 02:22 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
200k on my gasser Silverado 2500hd when I traded it.
Never touched the trans fluid[emoji51]
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Looked like maple syrup but it was all good!!! 
Just messin'
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02-09-2016, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by doc73
Looked like maple syrup but it was all good!!!
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02-09-2016, 05:28 PM
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I haven't changed trans fluid in 20yrs. Haven't had one long enough to rack up enough miles. Haven't changed tires either! 😀
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02-09-2016, 06:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by satdog01
I thought 50k would be a good place to change. Found out local Chevy just pumps out trany, does not pull pan. My trany Has an external filter. Trying to weigh in on this as will hitting 50k about time of Mayberry rally.
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My "former" dealership tried that. I just reminded them that I was paying and wanted both filters changed. After a five minute sales pitch, They said ok it but it would cost more, take longer. Told them no problem. That is but one of the many reasons they are my former dealership!
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02-09-2016, 06:53 PM
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02-09-2016, 07:35 PM
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I change the fluid on my Ram 1500 every...uh, hold on. It doesn't even have a dipstick and is never changed. Glad I only keep it about 125,000 (when the warranty expires).
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02-10-2016, 10:02 AM
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Not sure about a diesel,,, I think 50k is a good time for a trany flush !!!
Also 5 years max on cooling !!!
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02-10-2016, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Oaklevel
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That is strange,,, from what I have heard,,, the Ford Tranny is more app to last longer than the Dodge ???
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02-10-2016, 10:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
That is strange,,, from what I have heard,,, the Ford Tranny is more app to last longer than the Dodge ???
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Really????
Here is a thread on the 68RFE auto on the RAM trucks. The life on some of the units has reached 300,+ miles and still running. These are guys who haul for a living and know the true benefit of the RAM trucks.
68RFE How long will it last?
See post #7, 14,and 19 in the thread.
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02-10-2016, 10:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
I'll trade trucks first. On 3 I changed trans fluid/filter at under 100K and had problems with all 3 afterward.
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I would have to agree. The local tranny shop says to never open them up unless broken. The filter is self cleaning the minute it is opened dirt gets in. The dipstick style changes can change the fluid if you want.
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02-10-2016, 11:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AquaMan
I haven't changed trans fluid in 20yrs. Haven't had one long enough to rack up enough miles. Haven't changed tires either! 😀
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Are you trading the GMC before they fail and have some value left 
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02-10-2016, 11:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fairenatic
Even if you change your transmission fluid every 40-45K miles like I do, you still will not get much more than 400K out of your auto transmission.
Take care of your transmission. It is the weak link in the drive train.
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Luckly on the Allison trannys, we have the easy, spin off filter that is changed every 15K. This keeps the fluid extremely clean compared to other trannys on the market that only have an internal filter. Clean fulid is a must for long service.
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02-10-2016, 11:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B and B
I would have to agree. The local tranny shop says to never open them up unless broken. The filter is self cleaning the minute it is opened dirt gets in. The dipstick style changes can change the fluid if you want.
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Yep, need to keep the tranny and fluid trash free. That is why I'm diligent on the Allison spin on filter. Every 12K we swap that out. Manual is 15K but we do tow a few days a month so we change it a little sooner.
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02-10-2016, 11:26 AM
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That spin off filter sounds like a Great thing to have !!!
As long as it gets changed when it is supposed to be !!!
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02-10-2016, 11:41 AM
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I just bought a half-dozen Allison Spin Filters and a bottle of Royal Purple tranny fluid on Amazon. Every time I let the dealer do their free (for 1st 2 years or 4 times max) oil change, I crawl under and replace the spin filter. It's a simple 5 minute job. Just fill the new filter with Royal Purple and spin it on. It cost me roughly $15 avg. I wish the dealer would do it reasonable but they wanted $125 to change the spin. If you have an Allison and never done this yourself, check out youtube for easy how-to. Now if I can get brave enough to do my own Fuel Filter (they want $200 for that one).
PS. There are two tranny magnets that collect shavings etc. One is a small silver dollar sized circle that sits in top of the spin filter (you clean and reuse) and the other is a magnetized lining of the lower tranny pan. A full transmission oil change is supposed to include dropping the pan, replacing the gasket and cleaning the inner magnet lining.
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02-10-2016, 01:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hbillsmith
I just bought a half-dozen Allison Spin Filters and a bottle of Royal Purple tranny fluid on Amazon. Every time I let the dealer do their free (for 1st 2 years or 4 times max) oil change, I crawl under and replace the spin filter. It's a simple 5 minute job. Just fill the new filter with Royal Purple and spin it on. It cost me roughly $15 avg. I wish the dealer would do it reasonable but they wanted $125 to change the spin. If you have an Allison and never done this yourself, check out youtube for easy how-to. Now if I can get brave enough to do my own Fuel Filter (they want $200 for that one).
PS. There are two tranny magnets that collect shavings etc. One is a small silver dollar sized circle that sits in top of the spin filter (you clean and reuse) and the other is a magnetized lining of the lower tranny pan. A full transmission oil change is supposed to include dropping the pan, replacing the gasket and cleaning the inner magnet lining.
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I do the same thing. Every other oil change I do the spin off filter.
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02-11-2016, 05:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DocGTO
Luckly on the Allison trannys, we have the easy, spin off filter that is changed every 15K. This keeps the fluid extremely clean compared to other trannys on the market that only have an internal filter. Clean fulid is a must for long service.
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What a great idea!
This should be a sticky!
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