Just did a dump/fill and transmission filter kit at 110k
04-09-12, 08:23 PM
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Just did a dump/fill and transmission filter kit at 110k
It was bugging me that I hadn't done this on my wife's truck yet. All shifting was normal and smooth before service but this is preventative. Fluid was a brown tint which said to me it was good to get some fresh fluid in the trans. For anyone considering it's fairly simple. Drain fluid, pull pan, change filter, install pan and fill. Filling is pretty simple, using a wire lead to short between two slots on the OBDII port is only unusual but easy piece to the fill. I would recommend this for people contemplating this service.
04-10-12, 09:03 AM
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that's fine, as long as you use the same oem transmission fluid ie don't mix and match - just do this regularly every 3rd oil change for several times and it's ok - or just take it to the shop and have them do it one time and be done
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04-11-12, 05:19 PM
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Truck is a 05. I do not like the idea of a flush, more so from experience. A dump and fill is noninvasive service. The magnets had the expected amount of material for 110k.
04-11-12, 05:54 PM
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When you flush, sometimes you loosen deposits that could be stuck in your tranny and cause problems. Thats why its best to do the drain / fill method but its rather expensive since you should drain / fill at least 3 times. Cant speak about the GX yet since im new to it but thats the reason behind people not liking the pressure flush. Whether thats true or not, I dont know but Ive always used the drain and fill on my past vehicles but I guess on the GX you cant.
04-11-12, 06:24 PM
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excellent explanation rcsgx, ur a very smart man, many times more than i... good to know cuz when i need help i can find you...
most infiniti vehicles moved away from pans and only have drain bolts... ie their 30k mile interval drain and fill but the problem with infiniti is they went on a budget non-synthetic fluid so ur forced to do it every 30k mile to get fresh fluid in there to keep the gear shift buttery smooth...
most infiniti vehicles moved away from pans and only have drain bolts... ie their 30k mile interval drain and fill but the problem with infiniti is they went on a budget non-synthetic fluid so ur forced to do it every 30k mile to get fresh fluid in there to keep the gear shift buttery smooth...
When you flush, sometimes you loosen deposits that could be stuck in your tranny and cause problems. Thats why its best to do the drain / fill method but its rather expensive since you should drain / fill at least 3 times. Cant speak about the GX yet since im new to it but thats the reason behind people not liking the pressure flush. Whether thats true or not, I dont know but Ive always used the drain and fill on my past vehicles but I guess on the GX you cant.
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