mex450 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 i have a 2005 chevy duramax ,, what type of oil and oil filter should i use for my transmision,,,and is it hard ?sorry i have never done this before...thanks eric........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 i have a 2005 chevy duramax ,, what type of oil and oil filter should i use for my transmision,,,and is it hard ?sorry i have never done this before...thanks eric........ i dunno if you are familiar with best information about the dura/alli combo the dieselplace? anyway...join up...its free, then go to this link http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=239630 it describes, step by step, how to flush your alli, and where to get your filters. basically. go to the allison website, and look for your nearest dealer, and they will have them. i have also seen them on ebay as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I m not a believer in oils.....but after two seperate slipping transmission experiements(not listed below)......I only have one word.... AMSOIL. it negated the slipping transmissions problems and both are still going , one slipped for 1 year plus, and that was 3 years ago. I couldnt even drive the car hard in second with out it slipping, and since the change its been raced plenty of times. Now in any severe duty application.....like... my nv5600 (twin turbo cummins that puills 30k) 600rwhp vette with t56 800 rwhp th400 turbo camaro samurai that drives in low range at the dunes all day rail.... all get the good stuff. I spent nearly 200$ yesterday at amsoil for tranny fliud. That will do a couple cars, but its od, when I was looking up what I needed, I noticed a dedicated trans fliud for the allison with the dmax.....(it was the first on the page of auto trans fluids). If you want Ill get you some for the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex450 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 I m not a believer in oils.....but after two seperate slipping transmission experiements(not listed below)......I only have one word.... AMSOIL. it negated the slipping transmissions problems and both are still going , one slipped for 1 year plus, and that was 3 years ago. I couldnt even drive the car hard in second with out it slipping, and since the change its been raced plenty of times. Now in any severe duty application.....like... my nv5600 (twin turbo cummins that puills 30k) 600rwhp vette with t56 800 rwhp th400 turbo camaro samurai that drives in low range at the dunes all day rail.... all get the good stuff. I spent nearly 200$ yesterday at amsoil for tranny fliud. That will do a couple cars, but its od, when I was looking up what I needed, I noticed a dedicated trans fliud for the allison with the dmax.....(it was the first on the page of auto trans fluids). If you want Ill get you some for the cost. k let me do some more research .. thanks alot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior07 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 k let me do some more research .. thanks alot... CONTACT OUR local mr goodwrench (dunefreak) also el presidente) or even (pimpshack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 CONTACT OUR local mr goodwrench (dunefreak) also el presidente) or even (pimpshack) fluid: Dexron III, look for "Approved for the H-Specification" on the label spin on filter: Use a GM/ Delco one from the dealer filter in the pan: dealer also (the pan gasket is reusable) As for doing it yourself it's not hard as long as you are mechanically inclined. There are a couple different ways to svc the trans on an Allison. It all depends how many miles and how much towing you do. Drain and fill Drain & fill w/ a spin on filter Drain and fill, spin on filter, plus a new in pan filter or a complete svc: Drain and fill, spin on filter, plus a new in pan filter, AND a flush using the machine (dealer or trans shop only kinda svc) Important tip: when you take the spin-on filter off, make sure you remove the magnet from the old filter, clean it, and put it on the new filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGP Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 fluid: Dexron III, look for "Approved for the H-Specification" on the label spin on filter: Use a GM/ Delco one from the dealer filter in the pan: dealer also (the pan gasket is reusable) As for doing it yourself it's not hard as long as you are mechanically inclined. There are a couple different ways to svc the trans on an Allison. It all depends how many miles and how much towing you do. Drain and fill Drain & fill w/ a spin on filter Drain and fill, spin on filter, plus a new in pan filter or a complete svc: Drain and fill, spin on filter, plus a new in pan filter, AND a flush using the machine (dealer or trans shop only kinda svc) Important tip: when you take the spin-on filter off, make sure you remove the magnet from the old filter, clean it, and put it on the new filter MUTHA BITCHEZZZ!!!!! Mine doesnt have a magnet on it. Can you get me one from the dealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 MUTHA BITCHEZZZ!!!!! Mine doesnt have a magnet on it. Can you get me one from the dealership? Have you done your own services? Because thats the only way you'd be able to see it on there. It's on the inside of the filter around the threads. Otherwise if your's is missing, Berrrrrt probably has one for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGP Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Ill call babert and see if he can bring one out to glamis for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 So you've taken your filter off and the magnet isn't on it anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddunesaddict Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Tim what did you do with it???? It was there the last time I serviced it.I dont think I have one in my box but they arent very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddunesaddict Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 fluid: Dexron III, look for "Approved for the H-Specification" on the label spin on filter: Use a GM/ Delco one from the dealer filter in the pan: dealer also (the pan gasket is reusable) As for doing it yourself it's not hard as long as you are mechanically inclined. There are a couple different ways to svc the trans on an Allison. It all depends how many miles and how much towing you do. Drain and fill Drain & fill w/ a spin on filter Drain and fill, spin on filter, plus a new in pan filter or a complete svc: Drain and fill, spin on filter, plus a new in pan filter, AND a flush using the machine (dealer or trans shop only kinda svc) Important tip: when you take the spin-on filter off, make sure you remove the magnet from the old filter, clean it, and put it on the new filter You can still use Dexron III in your trans but you might not be able to get it anymore. It has been superceeded with Dexron VI. I personally would recommend Transynd trans fluid. It isnt cheap but it can handle alot more heat and last 150k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 You can still use Dexron III in your trans but you might not be able to get it anymore. It has been superceeded with Dexron VI. I personally would recommend Transynd trans fluid. It isnt cheap but it can handle alot more heat and last 150k. Dexron III was right outta SI. (I had to make sure) And don't you mean Dexron IV ? Of course you can use that for anyone number Dexron below it. der Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddunesaddict Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 They dont make Dexon III any more.If you can find it use it.06 and newer have to use Dexron 6 and this is probably all you will find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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