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Crash_OK 09-18-2014 09:09 AM

Re: LS SWAP 4l60e problems
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by clinebarger (Post 6847123)
If it's shifting good, Don't lose any sleep over it. The ATF took a hit more than the Trans.

What ATF are you running?

Thanks... That is my plan, it seems to be working great...

I am using Valvoline Dexron III... Should I think about using something else?

boostedc10 09-18-2014 09:54 AM

Re: LS SWAP 4l60e problems
 
Good to hear you got it straightened out. Good info on the issue too.

clinebarger 09-18-2014 07:03 PM

Re: LS SWAP 4l60e problems
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash_OK (Post 6847572)
Thanks... That is my plan, it seems to be working great...

I am using Valvoline Dexron III... Should I think about using something else?

You may consider doing a couple Drain & Fills to replenish the additives that may have depleted from the high heat.

Valvoline Dex/Merc is a good conventional ATF. I didn't want to recommend draining a expensive Group IV synthetic ATF if that's what you were running.

boostedc10 09-18-2014 07:39 PM

Re: LS SWAP 4l60e problems
 
Lol Cline I was waiting on his answer too before recommending a drain and fill. You pockets empty fast with a synthetic!

83 Silverado 09-18-2014 09:15 PM

Re: LS SWAP 4l60e problems
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by clinebarger (Post 6848204)
You may consider doing a couple Drain & Fills to replenish the additives that may have depleted from the high heat.

Valvoline Dex/Merc is a good conventional ATF. I didn't want to recommend draining a expensive Group IV synthetic ATF if that's what you were running.

I'm curious to your thoughts on getting a machine flush done after all that?

I know a lot of shop have a trans flush machine now a days, and it can clean out the trans, converter and trans cooler all in one shot, plus it likely be a half hour to hour labour at most shops.

BR3W CITY 09-19-2014 08:25 PM

Re: LS SWAP 4l60e problems
 
The only thing I've ever seen a flush do is push out the remaining good seals, find every leak you have, and ensure that you'll get upsold by the tranny shop. They fall into the category of convenience services I don't trust, performed by people who shouldn't be near my truck.

If everything was brand new, and there was a reason to think something physically was clogged, then I might say yes. But on a trans with more than a couple miles on it I stay away.

Hart_Rod 09-19-2014 09:16 PM

Re: LS SWAP 4l60e problems
 
+1

clinebarger 09-20-2014 07:29 PM

Re: LS SWAP 4l60e problems
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 83 Silverado (Post 6848354)
I'm curious to your thoughts on getting a machine flush done after all that?

I know a lot of shop have a trans flush machine now a days, and it can clean out the trans, converter and trans cooler all in one shot, plus it likely be a half hour to hour labour at most shops.

I don't use or recommend their use, They pose a great risk for contamination, And as Brew said....Are often operated by unskilled personal.


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