60k mile trans service

[srt8-in-largo]

So whats the verdict?

[karfreek]

So whats the verdict?

Whatever helps you sleep better. But I have heard too many stories of botched Trans services on this board, including ones done at the dealer...so if it ain't broke...

Jay

[FloridaRT]

For those that want to do their own trans service, there is a MB trans pan available with a drain plug in it.
Makes it less messy to drop the pan for service, I am thinking of getting one for myself.

Bob




Part #1402700812 find it on Ebay............ about $83

[karfreek]

To the OP Do yourself a favor and pull a sample and send it to blackstone labs. Then you will know for sure and science will solve this debate. Just replace the amount you remove.

Jay

[srt8-in-largo]

Dont underestimate the ability of people to argue any point :-)

I see it now. The report will say 6 ppm of nickel in the tranny fluid. The next poster says thats fine. The following poster says no way. Lol.

[karfreek]

Dont underestimate the ability of people to argue any point :-)

I see it now. The report will say 6 ppm of nickel in the tranny fluid. The next poster says thats fine. The following poster says no way. Lol.

So effin true...

Jay

[Jicafold]

Or you can get it from the salvage yard for $8.46.

[cleary524]

I had mine done at the dealership a couple of years ago. It was pricey, but I had them drop the pan, replace the filter and then complete the 15 quart BG synchro flush. It is a full dialysis type of fluid exchange that completely circulates all the old fluid out of the transmission and torque converter using the cars transmission pump. All the while it was hooked to the Starscan so I knew the correct fluid level was established.

At least I saw what they did and knew it was done right. Having said that I don't feel bad at all paying a little more for service I know was done right.

Like said earlier, "whatever helps you sleep better."