Changing Fluids Tomorrow

[ssdvc]

Changing my fluids tomorrow. Oil and filter for the engine and trans.

For the trans, is there anything else I should do while I'm in there? Everything is running ok for a 27 years old truck, but I figured enough folks have poked around these automatics to know what needs attention and what doesn't.

By the way, Autozone has Delvac 1300 on sale @ $12.99 for a gallon jug. Just sayin.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Thanks for the heads up on Delvac. Going to fetch a case or 2

 

[Warthog]

Double check the filter on the tranny. Sometimes they like to drop off.

if you have time the addition of a drain plug is always a good idea.

 

[ssdvc]

Changed and the fluids and filters. Pulled the transmission pan and changed the filter, nothing to note in the pan. Found a washer type heavy magnet in the bottom of the pan and mine already had a drain plug, with magnet on tip. All things considered, there was not a lot of metal in the pan or filter, so I think I am good to go for a while with the trans.

It did take 6 qts of fluid instead of the called for 4, was that normal?

Thanks.

 

[cpf240]

Found a washer type heavy magnet in the bottom of the pan and mine already had a drain plug, with magnet on tip. It did take 6 qts of fluid instead of the called for 4, was that normal?

Mine too... I'm thinking someone put the pan from the HMMWV on it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

My bambalace tranny has the drain plug. Was topping off transfer case and got frustrated. Went and got another gallon sprayer and this time I filled it with ATF. Chopped the spray valve off the end of the wand. Now a half dozen pumps and I have free flowing ATF to fill the transfer case.

 

[wayne pick]

Add a 24oz bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix. It has friction enhancers in it and helps prevent trans slip after servicing older transmissions. they sometimes slip with new oil. I would also add a deep pan, More oil helps lower trans temps.

 

[Hasdrubal]

I was under the impression that CUCV's already had a deep pan. If not, whats the difference between a stock pan, a CUCV one and the deepest.

 

[ssdvc]

I was under the impression that CUCV's already had a deep pan. If not, whats the difference between a stock pan, a CUCV one and the deepest.

Dont know for sure, but it looks like 2 quarts !!