Built trans maintenance

[05LLYDMAX]

How often does everyone change filters and fluid? Stock trans i did it every 35-40k miles. thanks!

 

[catman3126]

15k filter and two oil drop and refills at 30k for mine. And after 30k when I put the deep pan on there was nothing not even sediment in the stock pan when I dropped mine.

 

[NC-smokinlmm]

After the first few filter changes you can go back to normal intervals for the filter. Fluid wise I ran my last truck over 50,000 on the synthetic fluid I put in when it was built, never changed it. Still looked and smelled great when I sold the truck...

 

[mike diesel]

Im on 3rd fluid change and 4th external filter and 3rd internal filter in 22,000 miles. Excessive yes...but I dont care.

 

[hondarider552]

I've dropped my pan once and changed spin on 3 times in 9500 miles

 

[PureHybrid]

After I built mine, changed spin on filter at next oil change. Now its every other oil change. Drained fluid once after 30k, and I don't plan on changing it again unless it overheats or something dumb.

 

[WolfLMM]

My 2001 went 150k at 500hp with just changing the spin on regularly.

 

[05LLYDMAX]

Thanks! I've changed the spin on, but fluid and filter have 36k on em, trans is a year old. started at 500hp I'm right at 600hp now.

 

[05LLYDMAX]

just noticed my temps are a little high and before i run 2 coolers ill change the fluid

 

[NC-smokinlmm]

Built Allison's run hotter than stock. Not by much but they do run hotter...

 

[05LLYDMAX]

I mean from last summer with a built trans until now. I'm sure the increase in power has something to do with that as well

 

[NC-smokinlmm]

Check your transcooler to make sure it is clean...

 

[Hot COCOAL]

I mean from last summer with a built trans until now. I'm sure the increase in power has something to do with that as well

I wouldn't think you'd see increased trans temps from added power unless you were using the added power?

How "built" is the trans? Are you running an upgraded cooler and cooler lines?

600whp shouldn't tax a built trans...although your tq multiplication table might need to be slightly altered for it or maybe change to a different stall speed in the converter

But I'd start with an upgraded cooler if fresh fluid doesn't help, as mentioned above, built transmission's do run a bit hotter and thus the fluid should be changed a little more frequently, well IMHO, 2x as often as a stock trans. Especially if you're havin fun with it!

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