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Re: Transmission Fluid change interval [maxx4me]
by pao
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Apr 07, 2008 (3:40 am)
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Replying to: maxx4me (Apr 06, 2008 12:59 pm)
I now have 124K on my Maxx...I changed the trans fluid at 100k as part of the 100k maintenance suggested in the owners manual....you state you have an 03...but the maxx wasnt introduced until 04.....
now that Im over 100k...I will probably change the fluid every 50k from here on out....the only fluid that hasnt been changed yet is the coolant...and I beleive the owners manual stated its good for 5 years or 150k.....that will be next....
car still running good.....using full sythetic oil..changing it per the OLM which is about every 6500 miles.....and the last thing I had to do was a new battery......3rd set of tires this summer......have almost 55K on the current set.....
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- #34 of 73
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Re: Transmission Fluid change interval [pao]
by maxx4me
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Apr 07, 2008 (1:10 pm)
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Replying to: pao (Apr 07, 2008 3:40 am)
Yep '04. On what page in the owners manual does it say 100k for the tranny service?
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- #35 of 73
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Re: Transmission Fluid change interval [maxx4me]
by pao
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Apr 08, 2008 (3:36 am)
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Replying to: maxx4me (Apr 07, 2008 1:10 pm)
it doesnt say change it....I simply did it as part of the 100K scheduled maintenance outlined in the manual.....it wasnt required under routine maintenance.....I dont consider my driving habits severe ie: Every 50000 miles if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: 1) In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher 2) In hilly or mountainous terrain 3) When doing frequent trailer towing
I simply did a complete fluid change out at 100K.....
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- #36 of 73
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Re: Transmission Fluid change interval [pao]
by maxx4me
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Apr 08, 2008 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: pao (Apr 08, 2008 3:36 am)
my question, as you know, comes from the fact that I have a 101k GMPP and want to make sure I am in compliance in case the tranny quits. I just find it hard to believe that if you drive in severe conditions, you do a 50k fluid change. Yet if you don't drive in harsh conditions, just let it ride forever! I have never heard of such an important fluid staying in that long. Can you say varnish?
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- #37 of 73
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Re: Transmission Fluid change interval [maxx4me]
by pao
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Apr 10, 2008 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: maxx4me (Apr 08, 2008 11:07 am)
when I ask the mechanic what did it look like when he changed it...it was darker than new...but there was no loss of fluid....so I would guess since its a completely sealed system....then it may last longer.......it is tough to do the change...as they must lift the car....the fill plug in on top of the housing...and the drain plug of course at the bottom.....checking the correct level can only be done with the drain plug out wtih some other parameters....trans in neutral or park..can remember which, car running....at temp..etc etc....
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Re: Transmission Fluid change interval [pao]
by polypirkl
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May 04, 2008 (5:57 pm)
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Replying to: pao (Apr 10, 2008 5:47 am)
I am confused. I recently took my Maxx in for an oil change (2004 I have had for 3 years) and asked the mechanic to service the transmission since I was leaving for a trip and am over 90k right now. They told me they could not do the service because the car was set up so only the dealer could do it - Something about the fittings - Was he full of it or do I have to take it to the Chevy dealer for this?
Thanks
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- #39 of 73
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Re: Transmission Fluid change interval [polypirkl]
by pao
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May 06, 2008 (3:38 am)
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Replying to: polypirkl (May 04, 2008 5:57 pm)
yuor local guy is full of it...standard fittings...the issue is its a closed system...and you must raise the car....in order to access the transmission housing...the fill is on the top of the housing..the drain at the bottom obviously....I had my serviced, flushed and fluid replaced at the local goodyear dealer here in town without problem..........drain and fluid check procedures are in the owners manual....again..because its a "closed" system...and doesnt have dip stick....some probably assume its a dealer only service....
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- #40 of 73
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Re: Transmission Fluid change interval [pao]
by maxx4me
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May 06, 2008 (12:40 pm)
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Replying to: pao (May 06, 2008 3:38 am)
I often wonder if these bozos turn away work that they don't want to do because there isn't enough profit, or that they'll get their hands too dirty.
I sure wish e2helper wasn't bannished to siberia. I still want an answer to my question regarding the interval at which one is supposed to get the tranny fluid replaced. All our manual states is that one should get the fluid out when driving in "harsh conditions." What about those of us who are driving on feathers and cushy pillows?
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- #41 of 73
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Re: Transmission Fluid change interval [maxx4me]
by pao
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May 07, 2008 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: maxx4me (May 06, 2008 12:40 pm)
it never hurts to change out fluids...when in doubt..simply do it.....I dont consider my driving conditions harsh...thus the users manual insinuates it doesnt need to be changed......I still did it at 95K and will probably do it at 150K next.......so again.....if in doubt..simply do it
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Re: Transmission Fluid change interval [pao]
by maxximus_ed
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May 08, 2008 (9:20 am)
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Replying to: pao (May 07, 2008 10:46 am)
My dealer service tech suggested that I change my transmission fluid with only 48km on the car. I have done it a couple of times on previous vehicles I have owned so I said no that I would do it myself when he informed me that I would not get all of the fluid because a good portion would be in the torque converter which he said I would not be able to get to. Would anyone know if this is true?
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