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Has anyone used the ATF (Dextron III) from Sam's?
I saw it for $24 for 12 qts.
I saw it for $24 for 12 qts.
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Same with mine. Sounds like 3rd was already starting to fail and the switch exasterbated the problem. I agree that on the number of trucks that had the failure is high but, these could have been driven with heavy loads in the .mil. Just myI changed to Dexron III and the results were very good. Much smoother shifting up and down, no shift hesitation. It was a very good decision for me.
I get the 5 gallon ATF/DEX 3 from Advance Auto. They often run it on sale for around $46. Use coupon code "A123" for $20 off $50 and it brings the cost of 5 gallons down to around $30. Then just select your local store and go pick it up. Best deal around for ATF in my opinion.Has anyone used the ATF (Dextron III) from Sam's?
I saw it for $24 for 12 qts.
Sounds right. I just finished my fourth drain and refill and it looked completely red coming out. Changed the filters and filled the external filter with a quart and the pan got 9. Seems to be right on the stick. Best thing I've done to my truck yet.Haven't changed mine yet, sounds like you need three changes to get all the oil out at least.
kilness, you said you changed the filters, is there more then just the external filter for the trans? Thanks!!Sounds right. I just finished my fourth drain and refill and it looked completely red coming out. Changed the filters and filled the external filter with a quart and the pan got 9. Seems to be right on the stick. Best thing I've done to my truck yet.
There is a filter inside the Pan of the tranny. You have to drop the pan to change it
Rustygears, Do you have the Napa number number for the Internal Oil Filter and gasket?Napa has both the filters listed as well as the gasket. My small town Napa stocked them!
Rustygears, Thanks for the info. and help!!!!Napa number for internal is ATP14959. External is Napa 1553 or 1551. Internal is also crossed to Fram PH3519A
I think you may bemistaken about 1553 or 1551 being the external transmission filter. I use a NAPA 1268 on my Allison, which is the same number as the one I removed that the Army had installed. I believe 1553 and 1551 have a different threat pattern or at least that is what the NAPA dealer told me.Napa number for internal is ATP14959. External is Napa 1553 or 1551. Internal is also crossed to Fram PH3519A
Most mechanics will tell you there is no need to change the internal filter unless you are rebuilding the tranny. My .02There is a filter inside the Pan of the tranny. You have to drop the pan to change it