At 02:44 PM 10/2/00 -0500, you wrote:
> <snip>
>How much ATF is actually in my truck? I have heard 14 quarts, but I have no
>clue. I know when they just drop the pan and replace this fluid, it is
>typically a 5.5 quart job, as indicated on my receipts.
>Within the past few years, the tranny flush service has become popular
>around here. I have questioned this flush service over the years and still
>unsure if it is really worth the extra price. On average, to drop the tranny
>pan, clean the tranny pan, new gasket, new filter, and the 'flush' or
>'replace' the ATF($10 more for ATF+3 7176) runs about $125. Question is,
>will the normal tranny service be just fine, or should I treat the Dak to an
>ATF flush? Are they worth it? Kyle
With the autos., I had heard that complete replacement is 20-22 quarts
because of the torque converter. I would think that normal recommended
tranny service is fine especially with the change intervals that you use.
Your tranny cooler is probably more important ... every 10F drop adds about
10,000 mi. to the life of the tranny is the generally accepted guide.
If I were going synthetic, I would flush everything out but it would
be expensive the first time.
Bob
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