giobri
TYF Newbie
Hi, Dexron III is fine for that truck? How many liters needs the 5.3 V8 Tahoe? There is a filter too that must be changed?
Thank you from Italy
Thank you from Italy
GEAR OIL for TAHOE 5.3
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blueflamed03
Elite Member
gear oil, or motor oil?
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giobri
TYF Newbie
gear oil
WoldD90
Off Road Addict
Gear oil is for the differentials, not the motor or trans... Not sure what else you would put it in.
blueflamed03
Elite Member
most use 80 or 90 weight.
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Thansk for all the help -STAFF!
I think he is probably talking about the trans since he mentioned dextron...
may simply be a language barrier creating the confusion, as i know in spanish you have motor oil for the engine,
'gear' oil for the transmission (automatics are still rare)
and differential oil for the final drive.
may simply be a language barrier creating the confusion, as i know in spanish you have motor oil for the engine,
'gear' oil for the transmission (automatics are still rare)
and differential oil for the final drive.
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giobri
TYF Newbie
Exact my friend, sorry for my mistakes: I mean "automatic gearshift" or "automatic transmission", I don't know exactly how to write in your language. It is NOT the engine oil, and NOT the final drive oil but the oil we put in the automatic gear, in Italy we call it "CAMBIO AUTOMATICO" and is really rare in our country.
My truck is 2001, specific for european export, and the owner manual doesn't specify the amount of that oil, says only "Dexron III".
Thank you for your replies
Happy new year to all from Italy
Giovanni
blueflamed03
Elite Member
I think should be 5 quarts, or 4.7 L, there is a filter, and you have to remove the transmission pan to replace it.
Once it has been replaced and re-installed, i say add 4 quarts, strat vehicle and and check on level ground until filled properly.
To change:
Caution: When the transmission is at operating temperatures, take necessary precautions when removing the drain plug, to avoid being burned by draining fluid.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting
Place a drain pan under the transmission oil pan.
Remove the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
If necessary, remove the bolts and position aside the range selector cable bracket for clearance while lowering the pan. It is not necessary to remove the cable from the lever or bracket.
Remove the oil pan bolts from the front and sides of the pan only.
Loosen the rear oil pan bolts approximately 4 turns.
Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet in order to loosen the pan to allow the fluid to drain.
Remove the remaining oil pan bolts
Remove the oil pan and the gasket
Grasp firmly while pulling down with a twisting motion in order to remove the filter
Remove and discard the filter seal. The filter seal may be stuck in the pump; if necessary, carefully use pliers or another suitable tool to remove the seal.
Inspect the fluid color.
Inspect the filter. Pry the metal crimping away from the top of the filter and pull apart. The filter may contain the following evidence for root cause diagnosis:
Clutch material
Bronze slivers indicating bushing wear
Steel particles
Clean the transmission case and the oil pan gasket surfaces with solvent, and air dry. You must remove all traces of the old gasket material.
Coat the NEW filter seal with automatic transmission fluid.
Install the NEW filter seal into the transmission case. Tap the seal into place using a suitable size socket.
Install the NEW filter.
Install the oil pan and NEW gasket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the oil pan bolts.
Tighten the bolts alternately and evenly to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.) .
If previously removed, install the range selector cable bracket and bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) .
Apply a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the threads of the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
Install the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
Tighten the plug to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.) .
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON(R) III transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure and Fluid Capacity Specifications.
Check the COLD fluid level reading for initial fill only.
Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.
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Once it has been replaced and re-installed, i say add 4 quarts, strat vehicle and and check on level ground until filled properly.
To change:
Caution: When the transmission is at operating temperatures, take necessary precautions when removing the drain plug, to avoid being burned by draining fluid.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting
Place a drain pan under the transmission oil pan.
Remove the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
If necessary, remove the bolts and position aside the range selector cable bracket for clearance while lowering the pan. It is not necessary to remove the cable from the lever or bracket.
Remove the oil pan bolts from the front and sides of the pan only.
Loosen the rear oil pan bolts approximately 4 turns.
Lightly tap the oil pan with a rubber mallet in order to loosen the pan to allow the fluid to drain.
Remove the remaining oil pan bolts
Remove the oil pan and the gasket
Grasp firmly while pulling down with a twisting motion in order to remove the filter
Remove and discard the filter seal. The filter seal may be stuck in the pump; if necessary, carefully use pliers or another suitable tool to remove the seal.
Inspect the fluid color.
Inspect the filter. Pry the metal crimping away from the top of the filter and pull apart. The filter may contain the following evidence for root cause diagnosis:
Clutch material
Bronze slivers indicating bushing wear
Steel particles
Clean the transmission case and the oil pan gasket surfaces with solvent, and air dry. You must remove all traces of the old gasket material.
Coat the NEW filter seal with automatic transmission fluid.
Install the NEW filter seal into the transmission case. Tap the seal into place using a suitable size socket.
Install the NEW filter.
Install the oil pan and NEW gasket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the oil pan bolts.
Tighten the bolts alternately and evenly to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.) .
If previously removed, install the range selector cable bracket and bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) .
Apply a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the threads of the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
Install the oil pan drain plug, if equipped.
Tighten the plug to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.) .
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON(R) III transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure and Fluid Capacity Specifications.
Check the COLD fluid level reading for initial fill only.
Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.
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