Would you replace a Trans as preventative maint?

Replace, Rebuild dont worry

  • Rebuild it with upgrades.

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • Replace it with a new one.

    Votes: 1 5.6%
  • Don't worry Be Happy.

    Votes: 8 44.4%
  • Just change the oil and filter.

    Votes: 6 33.3%

  • Total voters
    18

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always use a Rental when going on trips


the 4L60e can last forever as long as the temp is at 155-165F spotted a 2LM70 with 300k miles on the original transmission

the 2LM70 is based on on the 4L60e I did have issues with shuttering but it was an electrical issue (insignificant voltage from the electrical system)


Upgrade the cooler to a HD3500 series with AUX fan


Transmissions are temperature sensitive higher the temp the shorter the life...


she works 100% shifts perfectly smooth with 106k.. like BRAND NEW . (Note it does not have a torque converter but a dampening system )
Brent, Charles was miles and miles from the nearest paved road and it would take months to equip a rental to be as capable as his truck.
 
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I drove it a few times now and it's not getting hot... I ll be in the high country hunting elk for the next 8 days so I guess it will wait until I get back to civilization.
 

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I drove it a few times now and it's not getting hot... I ll be in the high country hunting elk for the next 8 days so I guess it will wait until I get back to civilization.
Take some pics of those beautiful creatures for us please! I hope to someday take an Elk with my muzzleloader.
 

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I made it back today and the Tahoe is still doing fine. I was pretty impressed with the MPG avg for the whole trip was 16.8 and I drove it to 10,776 feet.
4.11 ratio means you got 9mpg is the speedometer correct?
 
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4.11 ratio means you got 9mpg is the speedometer correct?
Of course the speedo is corrected and I do actually get 16 to 19 mpg... At least by figuring it the old fashioned way by miles to actual gallons of gas used...
 
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