Transmission Life Question
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Transmission Life Question
I now have 2-19000gvw coolers, and change the fluid regularly (one or two changes per year). Is there any else that can be done to prolong my transmissions life?
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You've done just about all you can,....Just don't do any one wheel peels with'em and you should be great.
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Wow that'* a long time to go with out service.....hehe I'm not sure if i could believe that.
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Re: Transmission Life Question
Originally Posted by h1081dan
I now have 2-19000gvw coolers, and change the fluid regularly (one or two changes per year). Is there any else that can be done to prolong my transmissions life?
I suggest strongly that you add a trans temp gauge.
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It has been shown that the 4T60E trans series benefits in a longer life from the addition of a trans cooler. This is not the case with the 4T65E, unless towing or driving in mountains alot.
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Re: Transmission Life Question
Originally Posted by willwren
Originally Posted by h1081dan
I now have 2-19000gvw coolers, and change the fluid regularly (one or two changes per year). Is there any else that can be done to prolong my transmissions life?
I suggest strongly that you add a trans temp gauge.
NOTE:
It has been shown that the 4T60E trans series benefits in a longer life from the addition of a trans cooler. This is not the case with the 4T65E, unless towing or driving in mountains alot.
B&M'* SuperCooler low pressure drop coolers reduce the risk of lube system failure. A controlled amount of ATF is allowed to bypass the stacked plate core, passing through a self-regulating orifice which monitors resistance to flow. Controlled by viscosity, the thicker ATF is returned directly to lube through two open bypass openings in the stacked plate core. As operating temperatures increase, more of the ATF flow is directed through the core. Resulting in a highly efficient cooling technology that combines improved protection against lube system failure with the required levels of optimal heat transfer.
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somewhat related... are there any beefed up tranny options for us guys with the 4t60e? will a 4t65 or HD bolt up on our cars? i'd like to have some options to look at if my tranny goes kaput.
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Originally Posted by big_news_1
somewhat related... are there any beefed up tranny options for us guys with the 4t60e? will a 4t65 or HD bolt up on our cars? i'd like to have some options to look at if my tranny goes kaput.
65'* will bolt up, but you'll have to upgrade to a 97 or newer PCM from the same donor car to be able to control it. That'* a big job, and I'm not sure you'll gain any reliability. The 65'* are more troublesome, but more moddable. It'* a trade-off.
I can't complain about the lifetime of my trans at all. If I get 50k out of the next one, I'll be more than pleased.
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Originally Posted by willwren
There are beefed up options, but the 4T60'* seem to outlast the 65'*, even on modded cars.