Should i change Transmission Fluid Change and Axle Fluid?

longstand · Dec 10, 2010

Transmission Fluid Change and Axle Fluid Change?
The SUV, has over 200k miles, and i dont know if i should change the fluid. i have heard and have some experience of changing fluid on a car with such a high mileage.

puckhead · Dec 10, 2010

If it hasnt been done in a while I say do it

SunlitComet · Dec 10, 2010

It depends for your tranny history. Regular driving conditions have dictated no tranny service unless fluid is in bad condition. Check your owners manual for details. At that mileage just let it go until it gives and start fresh.

DBLTAP · Dec 10, 2010

I say when in doubt change it! You cant hurt it and its not a huge investment. Good time of year to do it anyway and it will give you a chance to give the RP a good inspection.

woodrep · Dec 10, 2010

I'll ad my 190000cents. I dropped the pan and did a fluid change as well as install a new trans filter. Appx. 3,000 miles later I enjoyed the expense of having my transmission rebuilt. My transmission guy told me that if the fluid was never changed then don't do it. Your essentially taking out the friction modifiers that the internals need to do their job. If you were normally doing drop and fills and changing out the filter, then keep on doing it. My Yukon was mainly a highway driver, but i guess when a transmission is gonna go it's just gonna go.

95escahoe · Dec 10, 2010

When I picked up my Tahoe it had around 232k or so on it and i drained and refilled the front and rear diff and tranny and haven't had any problems still runs/drives mint, id say go for it just don't flush the tranny just do a drain and refill and replace the filter and gasket

longstand · Dec 10, 2010

Just do it!!! if it breaks. then iam ****.. if i dont change it, and it break then iam ****.

hmm what todo what todo. i have no clue the history of it..

I all i heard is was park for a long long long time in One place in Mexico before i got my hand on it.

Maybe i just change it.

What OIL SHOULD be good for my TRUCK.. Please NO GUEST I need exaxt Grade and is it for the Axle or Tranny FLuid. i have a 1999 Yukon Denali.. SHould i go with Factory Spec OIL. or go get something els. like LUCAS additive?

How do you change the Fluid on Front Axle Fluid

SunlitComet · Dec 10, 2010

Transmission Fluid Type

Type DEXRON III or Equivalent

Rear axle-----------------------------

Standard Differential
Grade GL5
Viscosity 80W-90

Locking Differential
Grade GL5
Viscosity 80W-90. Do not use friction modifier.

Locking Differential (Diesel)
Grade Use only GM part no. 1052271. Do not add friction modifier.

C3 (HD3500) Dana Axle
Grade Synthetic Lubricant
Viscosity 75W-140
----------------------

Front

Differential Fluid Type

The content of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB number 05-00-90-010 dated December 07, 2005.

1999-2004 7.25 Inch (Blazer, Jimmy, S-10, Sonoma, Astro, Safari)
Grade GL-5
Viscosity 80W-90
2002-2005 7.25 Inch (Trailblazer, Envoy, Bravada, Rainier
Grade Synthetic
Viscosity 75W-90
8.25 Inch With Selectable 4WD
Grade GL-5
Viscosity 80W-90
8.25 Inch With AWD
Grade Synthetic
Viscosity 75W-90
1999-2001 9.25 Inch
Grade GL-5
Viscosity 80W-90
2002-2005 9.25 Inch
Grade Synthetic
Viscosity 75W-90

longstand · Dec 10, 2010

sunlitcomet said:
Transmission Fluid Type

Type DEXRON III or Equivalent

Rear axle-----------------------------

Standard Differential
Grade GL5
Viscosity 80W-90

Locking Differential
Grade GL5
Viscosity 80W-90. Do not use friction modifier.

Locking Differential (Diesel)
Grade Use only GM part no. 1052271. Do not add friction modifier.

C3 (HD3500) Dana Axle
Grade Synthetic Lubricant
Viscosity 75W-140
----------------------

Front

Differential Fluid Type

The content of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB number 05-00-90-010 dated December 07, 2005.

1999-2004 7.25 Inch (Blazer, Jimmy, S-10, Sonoma, Astro, Safari)
Grade GL-5
Viscosity 80W-90
2002-2005 7.25 Inch (Trailblazer, Envoy, Bravada, Rainier
Grade Synthetic
Viscosity 75W-90
8.25 Inch With Selectable 4WD
Grade GL-5
Viscosity 80W-90
8.25 Inch With AWD
Grade Synthetic
Viscosity 75W-90
1999-2001 9.25 Inch
Grade GL-5
Viscosity 80W-90
2002-2005 9.25 Inch
Grade Synthetic
Viscosity 75W-90

Dont want to be a smart Ass. and i know that your asnwer i correct because i know you have the resource to pull it from.

Front :
Grade GL5
Viscosity 80W-90

Rear:
I dont exaxtly know what i need. my Spec is 3.73 Ration and its 4x4. what fluid should i use or should i use the Grade GL5
Viscosity 80W-90, same as the Front? Also, should i add Additive to help protect it? like LUCAS

My Mitchell Software Picture is Black and White is kinda hard to see the picture.. weird.. is your color instead of drawing

SunlitComet · Dec 11, 2010

well we know you do not have a diesel(I wish I did) we are positive you don't have a 1 ton tahoe (would love to see one of those built) so what remains is whether you The locking differntial option or not on the rear. But that does not matter because wether you do or not it uses the same spec. Unless your rear has been modified outside the factory build.

Grade GL5
Viscosity 80W-90

If the front is not an awd setup then yes use the same as in the back.

Chevron and valvoline are the common gear oil makers. No additive are required and just increase your costs. When you or all done :driver:

Should i change Transmission Fluid Change and Axle Fluid?

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