Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - Automatic Tranny Service On My Avalanche

[Clyde]

if you "get the fluid sucked out,be shure to change the filter also.we have a trans-tech transmission flushing machine,it is hooked up to the cooler lines,the fluid is pumped out enough to drop the pan,replace the filter,add required amount and type of new fluid to the machine and flush out the remaining old fluid.we have been performing this type of service for 5yrs and no problems as of yet.it is better to flush and replace the filter,rather than just flushing and not replacing the filter.if you drop the pan and change the filter,the remianing old fluid immediately contaminates the new fluid you have just added. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Lessenberry To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - Automatic Tranny Service On My Avalanche Do #2, add a bottle of Lubegard ATF protectant (red bottle, available at NAPA)  fill 'er up & go.  This is the way I've been servicing transmissions for over 25 years & it's always worked for me. BillL At 01:33 PM 6/13/2006, you wrote: I now have 60K miles on my 03 Avalanche 4WD. I think I might be due or a bit past due for tranny service. All you mechanics out there, what is the best way to service it?   1. Take it to a lube place and have all the fluid sucked out. (of course the filter doesn't get changed this way)   2. Drop the pan myself and change the filter and oil myself. (I've heard you won't get all the oil out this way)   3. Better way?   Thanks! Larry Shouse