Most Dexron VI starts around 6 cst but some are as low as 57 cst fresh from the bottle. If this filter is clogging up with debris then you dont have to worry about changing your fluid because you have bigger problems to attend to I would remove the oil pan howeverat.
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Unhook return line from cooler.
. To flush the system and to change all the filters at that time. For a coach using non-TES 295 fluids the interval is 25000 miles or 12 months. 1000 MH Main filter is a Spin-On Canister Deep Oil Pan 148 quarts.
Powered by the LMM Duramax 365hp660tq coupled to the MW7 Allison 1000 6-speed through the NP1 NP263XHD Transfercase. Allison does recommend there TRS 295 syn for the 1000 series to extend the service intervals. I alternate between external filter and internal filter.
The new NAPA part number is. You only need to change the spin-on. The PO of my Monaco told me it was every 50000 and I took his word for it but I shouldnt have.
Auto Allison M74 After Complete Overhaul. I am aware of the magnet which you move from filter to filter. You do not have to change this filter.
I have a hard time believing that a transmission fluid that starts at 57 to 58 cst wont shear below 55 cst. Starting with model year 09 production serial numbers 6510822005 6520099957 6610257671 6620007438 allison transmission has released fluid and filter Prognostics for 1000200030004000 Product Families transmissions using allison. Locate the cooler return 4 line which is labeled From Cooler.
Fluid Filter Calculator Regular fluid and filter maintenance is the simplest thing you can do ensure the performance and durability of your Allison fully automatic transmission. Prognostics make it even easier to control your maintenance costs while ensuring maximum performance of your allison transmission. While operating conditions may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals we have designed extensive specifications and testing programs to ensure our.
Place a large drain pan underneath the transmission. 50K miles makes me. Using transmission funnel fill transmission with 74 quarts of Transynd and check level.
I noticed the filter is shrink wrapped in clear plastic. The typical fluid change interval for a motorhome equipped with a 3000 or 4000 series Allison transmission filled with TES 295 is 300000 miles or 48 months. Allison highly recommends using TES 295 synthetic fluids.
Reconnect line and top off as needed. Repeat until fluid runs out clear. Fluid and filter change will hold about 75 qts.
The NAPA guy said the box is bigger and better. If youre hauling or towing you should change the tranny fluid every 25000 miles. I BELIEVE its change the spin on The red oil filter looking one on the tranny and drain and replace fluid i believe Allison put out a bulletin to not flush it for some reason every 25k miles.
When you refill the transmission with fluid it should only handle about 106 quarts or 10 liters. Lml Duramax transmission fluid and internal and external filter change. With the shallow sump pump you.
While operating conditions may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals we have designed extensive specifications and testing programs to ensure our. You may need more fluid if you change from Dex to Syn. Some times these specifications are not entirely correct.
And I had it flushed at 100000 miles. It is recommended by allison that it should be changed at trans overhaul. Park truck on flat level surface and make sure the parking brake is set.
Unscrew the drain plug with a socket wrench. You can also use TES-389 but the change interval is shorter. And just my 2 250 is really high for a tranny flush.
Hook up hose to cooler line. It keeps large debris from entering the pump. The reason why I want to do the fluid change is because I was poking around on here for another unrelated issue and came across a thread saying the Allison 1000 needs to be changed every 25000 miles.
TES-295 is a very robust ATF and is meant for your 1000 so I would stick with what Allison specs. Search double drain and fill. Fill tranny with fluid.
I did the full flush with 4 gallons. Run engine for 30 sec. Allow all the fluid to drain out.
Install magnet on new filter and fill with Transynd fluid reinstall filter on transmission. Or until bubbles comeout then stop. Refill fluid run engine 30sec.
Remove old spin on filter remove filter magnet located on top of old filter and clean it with a rag. 2004 Monaco La Palma 36DBD. Thats the best way to change fluid.
Joined Jan 13 2011. I change my trans fluid every 50 but I also tow 12k lb bumper pull trailer 30-40 weekends per year and are in the very dirty dusty environments of the desert here in So Calif to go racing motorcycles. Cheapest place to get filters is likely an Allison dealer.
You can believe what you like but its not fact it does not shear below 55cst in 100K miles of use. The standard sump pump on the Allison 1000 transmission takes 148 quarts or 14 liters of fluid on the initial fill. Sent from my SGH-I747M using AutoGuide App.
NAPA has changed the part number for the Allison 1000 filter. Fluid Filter Calculator Regular fluid and filter maintenance is the simplest thing you can do ensure the performance and durability of your Allison fully automatic transmission. Shallow Oil Pan 127 quarts 120 L.
We recommend this service every 30-40 thousand miles to keep your Allison running its best. I have had no problems out of my Allison. Overfill by 2-3 qts.
I expect it to go quite a bit further. 5 Dec 4 2012. Not sure about complete overhaul capacities.
Yes its pretty expensive but with the miles you put on its a one-time event. I know i had mine drained refilled and the spin on filter changed at 25k miles. This filter is basically a rock catcher.
