CFDWheeler
09-28-2009, 07:12 PM
I could not find an answer on here after a search...
When changing the external spin on filter, how much fluid should be replaced?
I refill the new filter before i put it on and then add about 1/4 to 1/3 of a quart through the dipstick after that. Has anyone measured the approx amount of fluid to be added? I am afraid i might be adding too much, and after 4 or so changes, i will have too much fluid in the tranny and it might overheat or leak out.
What do you guys do/how much do you add?
Dirtbikindad393
09-28-2009, 11:30 PM
I could not find an answer on here after a search...
When changing the external spin on filter, how much fluid should be replaced?
I refill the new filter before i put it on and then add about 1/4 to 1/3 of a quart through the dipstick after that. Has anyone measured the approx amount of fluid to be added? I am afraid i might be adding too much, and after 4 or so changes, i will have too much fluid in the tranny and it might overheat or leak out.
What do you guys do/how much do you add?
The filter holds 1 pint. That isn't enough to refill the trans with any fluid usually, depending on where you run your fluid level at. Eventually you will have the fluid too high.
dnewton3
09-29-2009, 04:57 AM
"I could not find an answer on here after a search. "
Search the "maintenance and fluids" forum. This topic, and about every other, are beat to death over there ...
The corerct answer is 1 pint. Most of us don't even bother with it for such a small amount. Overfilling the Allison is a sure way to overheat it. 1 pint is not a mojor concern, but consequtive pints over time will be.
DuraBeast2
09-30-2009, 11:21 AM
Why not just refill the filter while you have it in your hand, before installing fresh filter.
My bet is it doesn't hold much more then 8 oz's
Why not just refill the filter while you have it in your hand, before installing fresh filter.
My bet is it doesn't hold much more then 8 oz's
:exactly:I add a little to make what is lost, as previously quoted, 6 to 8 ozs. Don't forget the magnet, and, if you change the filter when the truck is cold, it will be very easy. Try it...
Dirtbikindad393
09-30-2009, 04:14 PM
Why not just refill the filter while you have it in your hand, before installing fresh filter.
My bet is it doesn't hold much more then 8 oz's
Some people don't prefill filters because they could be introducing a contaminate that won't get filtered by pre filling the filter.