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Changing Fluids Tomorrow

ssdvc

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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.
 

Warthog

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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

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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.
 

Recovry4x4

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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

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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

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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.
 
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