I am having my transmission filter and screen changed again. How much transmission fluid will I need. Recently when I had the fluid and filter change, the mechanic told me he used about 6 or 7 quarts. This time I want to be prepared, I believe he used too much.
When the pan is dropped and fluid is drained, to refill, it usually needs 5 - 6 quarts. When refilling, check the transmission fluid dipstick as you are adding the last two quarts. And also run the transmission thru the gears.
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are you checking the oil while the truck has been running?
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I would try changing the fluid and filter again. Sounds to me like there is a lot of crud built up in it and another change would probably do the trick. It probably wouldn't hurt to add a bottle of Lucas Trans Fluid at the same time. It will help extend the life of your transmission. Black fluid would likely be clutch material that wears off over time.
If this doesn't work you are likely in the market for another trans. Hope this helps.
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I will assume you have already drained the trany. You could have measure the fuid out and replaced all but a quart. Estimate what you took out minus a quart and run the trany through all the gears. let is set and measure what you need. Even simpler, get the manual for the unit and look up maintenace.
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I'd say yes. The differential fluid is often overlooked by oil change technicians, even though it's something that should be topped off periodically.
It probably would cost more than that to repair it once it wears out.
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I think that changing the fluid would take about an hour, and depending on the garage, and the labor rate, that they might elect to take the rear cover off of the differential, and drain it that way and replace the fluid once it was put back on. He could inspect the gears while the cover was off and tell you how bad it was.'
Do you hear any clunking or gear mesh noises from the rear when putting it in gear or running the vehicle?
Some mechanics would simply top off the fluid and wait until it wears out, which could be several thousand miles in the future.
Use gear oil for it of the recommended viscosity in the service manual.
Generally thicker than motor oil.
So, adding fluid would cost only the amount of the fluid plus some labor.
A bottle of fluid might cost $9.99 or so depending on where you get it.
You might be able to do this yourself if you crawl under there, remove the fill plug at the top, and just add gear oil. If there isn't enough room you might drive it up on some ramps and then crawl under there.
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