5000 miles it says change the external spin on transmission filter. Do I just change the filter and run or anything else I need to do?

Just change the filter, you don't have to drain the fluid. Top off when done, 5 min job.

I fill the new filter with ATF then I check it when its warm as per the procedure in the manual. I rarely have to add any.

Don't forget to clean up and swap over the magnet in the filter!

yep, every 5K.

why every 5k, no dirt gets in there?

why every 5k, no dirt gets in there?

But what if it did.....:eek:

actually it cause we're freaks about our trucks. I myself am about a 8K kind of guy. I do mine every other oil change. I do the fuel filter the other change

I just changed mine 2 days ago with a little over 6,000 on it. Took quite a bit of shavings off the magnet and I'm not a harsh driver. Like everyone else has said, its quick, easy, and Mike L. said too!!

Thats some cheap insurance and its easy to do. I recommend changing it when you do the oil as you already have the drain bucket there. Also, the trans filter is cheaper then the engine filter so no reason to skimp IMO.

why every 5k, no dirt gets in there?

Don't change it. Wait 25K miles then do it. No dirt right?

Change mine every 10K with the oil and fuel filters. When Eric had my tranny on he bench, I remember seeing a breather on the top surrounded by dirt. Tranny heats up, air inside expands and exhales though vent. Tranny cools down, air inside contracts and inhales through the same vent.

Nobody take the post above me seriously. He is being a little sarcastic, people.

When I say above me, I mean the one before me.

When I say above me, I mean the one before me.

I think the guys can figure that out ( they all know me ), and yes I was being sarcastic.:D You must admit it was a lame question.

Eh, maybe a little lame. Go ahead Phazar, try changing it at 25k and see how much "dirt" and metal you get of that magnet.:badidea: -:t

Every 5K - Ext. Trans. Filter and 8 qts. of ATF from drain plug are changed.

i think completely draining and replacing the atf is more of an every 25K think rather than a 5K thing.......

:eek: You mean that 50k on the second filter is too long?

What filter do you guys use and where to get it and price. Thanks

http://http://www.gmdieseltech.com/store2/cart.php?target=product&action=view&product_id=16168&category_id=278What filter do you guys use and where to get it and price. Thanks

i change my filter and fluid by flush method every 25k, fluid stilllooks good but never cut open a filter.

Also dad has an 03 with 180k on it with orig filter and fluid in it, changes engine oil with dino every20k. makes you wonder, oh ya never changed the diff or trasfer case yet.no problems yet.

Also dad has an 03 with 180k on it with orig filter and fluid in it, changes engine oil with dino every20k. makes you wonder, oh ya never changed the diff or trasfer case yet.no problems yet.

that's a big YET

He laughs at me about the money i spend servicing my truck,especially the fluids.

Also dad has an 03 with 180k on it with orig filter and fluid in it, changes engine oil with dino every20k. makes you wonder, oh ya never changed the diff or trasfer case yet.no problems yet.

NOTE TO SELF:

Do NOT buy anything from Phazar's dad.

I got a NAPA filter # 7701 and went to change mine over the weekend and the filter holes for the incoming/ or outgoing (the small holes) oil is different, when I put the magnet on it, it covered the holes. I looked at the OEM I took off and the holes are closer to the edge of the filter and lay on the outside of the magnet. Is the filter the same for the 06' as the 05. NAPA had nothing on file in the computer for the 06s yet.

Ricki, you can get a baldwin at Marshalls Tractor parts. HE has them in stock for the ally. Just bought 2 last week.

I would not buy dads truck either, id be afraid to see the transmission and especially the rear diff fluid, what a smell it would be.-:t

IF I am reading Allison charts right they recommend filter change every 50,000/12,000 for general/severe conditions. Change fluid every 50,000/12,000 respectively unless you are running 100% Transynd which by Allisons definition is 2 oil changes using Transynd. In that case you can extend the oil change interval to 100,000/50,000 and the filter to 50,000 in any condition.

Don't change it. Wait 25K miles then do it. No dirt right?where does the dirt come from mike, I will follow your advice from now on as i try to read all your posts, wish i werecloser, id get ya to do my tranny. i dont trust anyone around here except maybe the ally dealer.

Mike... I remember catching in another thread where you were talking about different filters and the one you use is not the one that you would install on a customer's tranny and why....

What was that other filter that you actually use?

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