Just want to vent and forget about it..... $3800 for trans rebuild

[nfpgasmask]

This is one scary thread. I need to change my tranny fluid and filter soon I think. I did it about 28,000 miles ago, and I have been doing a lot of wheeling since.

What do you guys think? Last time it was done, it was done by me and a friend. It was difficult, messy and time consuming, and I did have to add fluid after the first day because it was shifting hard. But once I added fluid in until it trickled out, I have been shifting smooth and running happy.

Should I take the time to change the fluid again now that it has been almost another 30k? Or should I let it run for a while longer since things are still running ok???

Bart

[Y33TREKker]

This is one scary thread. I need to change my tranny fluid and filter soon I think. I did it about 28,000 miles ago, and I have been doing a lot of wheeling since....Bart

Well, the severe duty interval is 20k miles, while the regular duty interval is about 30k, so either way yours would seem to be about due anyway. You could always take off the filler plug to get a sample of your fluid to see what it currently looks like, but that wouldn't really tell you the condition of the filter.

That was a lot of help wasn't it. You're welcome. I'll be here all week.

[MrCrowley]

I wouldnt worry too much- although obviously coming out of the summer months your tranny ran hotter than it does the rest of the year. The most tell-tale sign of "change it now!" would be brown tranny fluid. It it cherry red when new. I think 30,000 miles is reasonable time to change if you want insurance. I think- but may be wrong- 60,000 miles normal and 30,000 miles severe duty intervals? Of course having fooled with so many vehicles it gets jumbled in my brain. While youre at checking/ changing fluid. Might as well check/change transfer case as well. Besides, its alot easier to do than the tranny