Number of Transmission Quarts Needed For Total Change

[MikeTEC]

Thinking of doing a total fluid change on my 93 EB 2wd. I bought the truck new and the owners manuals says it holds 9.6 quarts. Is this right or a misprint? Seems like some others who have done a total change used about 16 quarts. I would appreciate knowing the actual number of quarts used by owners who have done the complete change. Thanks. MikeTEC

 

[MikeTEC]

Thanks, Gimp!
How do you like synthetic transmission fluid after your change over? Could you tell any difference in the way your transmission performed? MikeTEC

 

[MikeTEC]

Gimp:
Have you noticed any leaks since you changed over to snythetic transmission fluid, and what brand did you use? Secondly, do you hve a limited slip axle and if so, did you add anti-clatter agent to the differential along with the synthetic differential fluid? Thanks, Gimp. Mike

 

[aldive]

Originally posted by MikeTEC
Gimp:
Have you noticed any leaks since you changed over to snythetic transmission fluid, and what brand did you use? Secondly, do you hve a limited slip axle and if so, did you add anti-clatter agent to the differential along with the synthetic differential fluid? Thanks, Gimp. Mike

I changed to Mobil 1 tranny fluid at 30k miles; I have seen NO leaks whatsoever since then.

I have a LS ( 3.73 ) rear end and have changed to Mobil 1 fluid there too. Did not use any addative and have NO problems.

Hope that this helps....

 

[IAMCDN]

I have noticed on some synthetic gear oils have on the back that it is OK for LS diff's. Others don't say that. Castrol for one, I know, is good for LS diffs, without having to add any additive.

 

[MikeTEC]

Thanks, Folks. If I can get 1-2 mpg improvment, especially in view of todays gas prices, it will be worth synthetic in the transmission and rear end. I too, have the 3.73 LS axle. It has served me well for 105K miles, with a lot of pulling in the hot 108 degree and above Texas summers. Just did not know if a change over with 105K would cause leaks. I have used Mobil 1 in the engine since it was new with great success! Mike

 

[MikeTEC]

Thanks everyone. Mobil 1 tranmission fluid and rear axle fluid it is! OKed by my wife also when I explained the possible increase in milage. (good marketing technique if you ever need one) Mike