Page 68 usage fluidlubricant usage fluidlubricant manual chassis lubricant transmission gm part no. The automatic transmission is one of your vehicles most complex components. When the diesel engine is running and the transmission is engaged, the automatic transmission fluid is pumped out of the transmission pan and into the transmission. Gm advises that the zf s6650 6 speed manual transmission does not require service. Or wait 51020whatever thousand miles and then change it again. A transmission code came up two years ago and i took it to allison they. The transmission fluid then bonds to all of the internal parts to prevent excessive heat friction. Retired allison transmission fluids engineer page 2. Merchant automotive allison transmission external spin on filter for the 20012018 gm duramax can be. There is a great deal of information out there on the fact that the atf in the transfer case gets hot and burns off.
Page 68 usage fluid lubricant usage fluid lubricant manual chassis lubricant transmission gm part no. Acdelco manual transmission fluid is engineered to meet the most. If you feel strongly about a complete change, this is the way to go. General duramax information chevy and gmc duramax diesel. Beware that vibration caused by out of balance drive shafts can damage rear seals in both the. Xdp carries all the parts and accessories you need for the best diesel performance.
Replace transmission fluid and filter every 50,000 miles. How to check transmission fluid in a 2002 saturn vue it. Recommended transmission fluid ask the gm technician gm. Diesel power products carries the bd deep sump transmission pan for 0119 6. Mar 20, 2012 what auto transmission fluid should i use in my 2002 2500hd. For vehicles first sold in canada, substitute the name general. Chevrolet silverado 2500 hd automatic transmission fluid. Let your eyes and nose be your guide as to when the fluid needs changing.
May 03, 2017 there are many fluids that run throughout your vehicle, but one of the most important to keep track of is the transmission fluid. How and why to change your manual transmission fluid. Retired allison transmission fluids engineer engines. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. My oil is always black and has a lot of metal in it, next time you change your oil, pour a quart of transmission fluid into the oil and let it run for 10 minutes or so, this should thin out the oil and possibly unclog some of the ports that may be gummed up.
Revx adds a layer of protection and lubricity to your transmission. The easiest type of technical maintenance is changing engine oil, axles oil, manual and automatic transmission oil. The oil pressure gauge in my 2002 duramax diesel fixya. Common issues and problems we see in the shop with the lb7. Change the automatic transmission fluid inside of your duramax diesel engine. Then, youll be good for 300,000 miles before another transmission fluid change is needed unless it gets contaminated. I want to change mey seals before i put the motor and trans in the. The lb7 was produced through the 2004 model year, when the lly was introduced in its place. These kits provide the correct amount of fluid and spin. Watch the tube until you see bubbles or hear a bubbling sound and immediately shut the truck off.
If your transmission is not leaking we recommended that it be checked at each oil change and topped off. Used duramax diesel 6 speed manual transmission cars in. More technical data and oil and fluid capacities for chevrolet silverado 2002 on garage. Dexroniii is not a synthetic and its also not an oil brand. Duramax fluid types and capacities chevy and gmc duramax.
Whether or not you should change it is not a matter of debate. Retired allison transmission fluids engineer engines fmca. Chevrolet silverado 2500 hd transmission fluid change cost. Do you have a video on changing the rear and front seal on an automatic trans. Jan 05, 2011 dear gm tech, i have a 2001 gmc sierra 2500hd w the 8. Sep 23, 2011 if a fluid change is necessary, then you should switch to transynd or one of the other tes295 approved fluids and change the filters to the new allison high capacity filters. Checking the transmission fluid in your vue is a simple task anyone can do in his or her own driveway if, that is. I recommend this fluid and doing regular maintenance on your duramax denali. How to add transmission fluid in a duramax it still runs. Common issues and problems we see in the shop with the lb7 6. Changing transmission fluid in 02 duramaxallison diesel. How to change allison transmission external spin on filter.
The first link offered has information to set you up us diesel parts fuel pumps injection pumps and injectors gm duramax lb7. All you chevy duramax guys should be changing your allison spin on filter. The best part is, our chevrolet silverado 2500 hd automatic transmission fluid. I would change the fluid one more time after the next 50k and then you should be good to go for another 150k. Let color and smell be your guide heres a moneysaving tip when it comes to duramax pickups automatic tranny service. My truck does the same thing, pressure never drops to 0 but drops low, replaced the oil pressure sensor and same thing happened. I would also change the spin on every oil change or every other oil change.
My oil is always black and has a lot of metal in it, next time you change your. Multivehicle automatic transmission fluid designed for 2006 and newer vehicles, duramax global full synthetic atf is the latest generation technology for optimal automatic transmission fluid. Changing break fluid in chevrolet silverado 2002 is also is a simple task. Find the best used car deals for your search duramax diesel 6 speed manual transmission. Page 79 windshield gm optikleen washer solvent or manual transynd synthetic transmission washer solvent equivalent.
Copyright 20022020 xdp xtreme diesel performance all rights reserved. Chevrolet silverado 2002 oil, coolant, transmission fluids. Add 34 quarts of new fluid in the trans dipstick tube to the full line on the dipstick and repeat. Hydraulic hydraulic clutch fluid clutch system gm part no. For the products used in this video, visit my page and shop ig. Read our table of duramax fluid capacities here at hot shots secret. I am a stickler for oil and filter changeshave an 02 lb7 that just. Although gm recommends the allison trans fluid and external filter be changed when the hds. In this video, i change the manual transmission fluid from the vw golf. It has dozens of moving parts typically under electronic and hydraulic control, so fluid is imperative to its operation. Shop by vehicle gm duramax transmission for duramax.
If your transmission fluid or filter gets clogged, you may notice the engine. Recommended transmission fluid ask the gm technician. When it comes to your chevrolet silverado 2500 hd, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your chevrolet trucks silverado 2500 hd pickup can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Some of us just do a drainfill with a change of the external filter, which swaps about half of the fluid. Changing transmission fluid in 02 duramaxallison diesel place. Duramax fluid types and capacities engine and filter type sae 15w40 for conventional oil sae 5w40 for synthetic oil capacity 10. Products such as deep transmission pans add additional fluid to maintain lower transmission temperatures. Dec 02, 2012 this is a video of a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500hd duramax diesel oil change. When purchasing parts for your duramax, be cautious with model years where an engine was phased inout as the incoming engine may have parts that are not interchangeable with the outgoing engine. For vehicles first sold in canada, substitute the name general motors of canada company for gmc and chevrolet motor division wherever it appears in this manual.
The mishimoto mmodp1415b magnetic oil drain plug for your 20012016 gm 6. Stick with the transmission fluid change that is specified in your owners manual. The fresh fluid effectively cleans the transmission and releases particles of old buildup, which circulates throughout. Gm suggests the nv4500 manual transmission does not require service and is filled for life. Shop by vehicle gm duramax transmission for duramax crate transmission for duramax covid19 update. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid.
Sierra, denali, and duramax are trademarks andor service marks of general motors llc, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. The engine was also used in the c3500hd chassis cab truck through the 2002 model year. These kits provide the correct amount of fluid and spin on external filter for 20012019 duramax diesels using standard allison transmission pans. Epaestimated 29 mpg city39 highway with 5speed manual transmission and 30 mpg city38 highway with available continuously variable transmission. We cover brake fluid, differential gear oil, transfer case fluid, steering fluid and more. If you want to change engine oil, for instance, by yourself and save a couple of bucks you need to know how much this fluid engine oil is needed for. When purchasing parts for your duramax, be cautious. So ive been daydreaming about engine swaps, and happen to know where theres a duramax diesel available from sometime around 20072008. Though it doesnt have to be changed as often as motor oil, fresh gearbox fluid keeps your stickshift transmission from. In this episode i tackle a transmission issue, its a five speed manual and like to get give. Multivehicle automatic transmission fluid designed for 2006 and newer vehicles, duramax global full synthetic atf is the latest generation technology for optimal automatic transmission fluid performance. Dec 27, 2016 your cars manual transmission fluid is more important than you think.
Duramaxallison changing transmission filters and fluid youtube. I have a 2002 2500hd 4x4 duramax with an allison transmission. These oil drain plugs are constructed from billet 6061 aluminum with a powerful neodymium magnet. Then do it a couple more times and most of it has been effectively changed. Not sure ifwhen the original owner ever did this service or not. Approved by general motors, the global full synthetic atf is compatible with nearly all newer makes and models, automatic transaxles where a.
Dexroniii was a general motors specification for automatic transmission fluids and described the testing requirements for fluids to pass in order to be considered for approval by the gm atf committee, of which i was a member for around 20 years. The lb7 was available mated to the allison five speed automatic transmission or the zf 6 speed manual transmission, with the automatic being a much more common choice. Supreme automatic transmission fluid starts with the latest innovative technology in base stocks and additives. A transmission code came up two years ago and i took it to allison they diagmosed it as the transmission. I have changed auto tranny fluid in every other truck i have ever owned but the dealersh. Chevrolet infotainment system functionality varies by model. Fluid will start pumping out the tube into the bucket. Acdelco manual transmission fluid is engineered to meet the most demanding extended drain and warranty. Since i bought the vehicle used, i thought it would be a good idea to give it some new fluids to bring it back to life. Royal purple 01512 synchromax synthetic manual transmission fluid. Advance auto parts has 5 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. Beware that vibration caused by out of balance drive shafts can damage rear seals in both the transmission and transfer case, causing fluid leaks and ultimate damage to bearings and other critical parts. It will take about 30 seconds and will pump out 34 quarts of fluid.