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Old 07-06-2012, 10:16 PM
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something is wrong there, check fluid level and filter, my 6 speed is always on 150- 160 and after some wot time it goes to 185-190 never more than that. I have a 40k truecool or whatever the name is. 6 speed uses dexron VI as mentioned before
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i think the tranny has regular tranny fluid in it .would this cause the overheating issue?
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it's a guess but i'll say yes, it's hurting the clutches which can clog parts. why didn't the shop that did all the work put the dexron VI? 2007+ transmissions require the new fluid.


also ive asked you a couple times about which dipstick and dipstick tube you are running. if you arent running the right dipstick and tube then you can have too little or way too much fluid.
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Originally Posted by iamkeniff
it's a guess but i'll say yes, it's hurting the clutches which can clog parts. why didn't the shop that did all the work put the dexron VI? 2007+ transmissions require the new fluid.


also ive asked you a couple times about which dipstick and dipstick tube you are running. if you arent running the right dipstick and tube then you can have too little or way too much fluid.
im running a 2011 6l80 dipstick for a rcsb 2wd 5.3. i dont know the eact part number i will check
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whats the easiest way to drain the converter when i swap filter and fluids
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I paid a shop to do a transmission flush an just changed my own filter that way its in their hands and its done right. 15gal is what it took to flush mine

Im glad that its not the dipstick being too short.

Is your high fans coming on?
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yes the fans come on but in thinkn making them come on earlier like 15 deg earlier
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Originally Posted by iamkeniff
15gal
holy **** thats alot of fluid lol
Old 07-07-2012, 10:34 PM
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Transmission fluid makes a difference ... Get it done ASAP ..
Old 07-07-2012, 11:05 PM
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get a trucool 40K with a Fan.


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