4t65E owners.. change transmission fluid often!
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Originally Posted by fantastic88
I should prolly change mine because of something I did last week. I thought I was going to loose my parking spot in the woods so I tried to hustle in it. I came to a complete stop before shifting from D to R but I hit the gas before it engaged. Didn't sound too good. :(
Getting the flush wouldn't change anything about that. And with your miles I would NOT recommend the flush. Just the simple drain filter and top off. Let me know when ever you wanna do it.
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Originally Posted by LittleHoov
i think if you had done regular flushing from a low mileage point onward, such as Custom88 at 40,000, then yes you could improve the life and performance of your transmission, but i think starting flushing at high mileage...such as me....could be asking for trouble wouldnt you agree?
if your tranny is starting to slip then it can help.
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So whats the moral of the story here?
These transmissions get hot no matter what anyone says..
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Typical pan-drops+ filter changes only change about 40% of the original fluid
Complete Overhaul 10 Quarts
Bottom Pan Removal 7.4 Quarts I usually get closer to 9 Quarts,
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I usually get around 8.5 to 9 quarts when i drop the pan and filter, i usually let it drip for awhile. I just did mine last summer and the oil is starting to look not so red, smells ok, not burnt, smells as it should. I think I am going to get a can of the trans cooler flush.
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I believe it is good to change the transmission fluid regularly, 40-60k miles is a great plan.
When I last dropped the pan on my 4t65-e I also installed the trans go shift kit which took away the sloppy hard shifts after encountering the P1811 max adapt long shift code.
Dex6 for fluid I used about 7 quarts & I also installed the Red Lubegard which really helps fluid temps etc. LUBEGARD Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant
When I last dropped the pan on my 4t65-e I also installed the trans go shift kit which took away the sloppy hard shifts after encountering the P1811 max adapt long shift code.
Dex6 for fluid I used about 7 quarts & I also installed the Red Lubegard which really helps fluid temps etc. LUBEGARD Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant
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usually the harsh shifting is the PCS or also known as the Force Motor. U can drop the driver side sub frame and remove the cover of the trans. You can remove the bad solenoid. Installing a shift kit you run the risk of hard parts breakage.