Tranmission Fluid change
#1
Tranmission Fluid change
I have an 2004 Silverado and was gonna do a transmission fluid change and I was wondering if anyone has done their own and had any tips.
I was gonna drain and refill? Would it be worth it?
I was gonna drain and refill? Would it be worth it?
#2
How many miles on the tranny? And do a flush/fluid change using this how to
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179148
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179148
#4
I have a 2004 Silverado that I bought used about four years ago. It has 113,xxx miles on it now - but had 74,xxx when I purchased it. I had it done at a GMC dealership with the "BG" service. I did not know if any of the prior owners had done it before, so I figured that I should have it done by that amount of time & mileage.
I have heard some folks say that a 'drain and fill' is all you need (and the GM trucks do have a drain bolt in the tranny pan); while others say that a full flush is necessary. I honestly am not sure.
Good luck with your truck! Take care of it and it'll take care of you.
#6
I'd change it every 30K if you don't tow much
Not sure if you have the same set up, but if so you will have to remove a pass. side heat shield and a transmission shift bracket (mine took a special ordered T35 torx) to get the pan out. Be careful with shift bracket torx bolts as they like to strip out, which is a PITA. Replace them with hex head bolts.
Took a good bit of work first time through.
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