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ATF fluid/filter questions

Discussion in 'X-Runners' started by Kristi with a K, May 25, 2020.

  1. May 25, 2020 at 12:26 PM
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    Kristi with a K

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    I had purchased the truck with 80,000 & at 160,000 was gonna change it & was told since I didn’t know if it was done prior to purchase, not to.
    Since being on TW I have learned otherwise. The fluid was brownish red, not dark brown & did not smell burnt. So I went for it.
    Questions -
    1. The magnets do not have metal chards, however they are covered in a metallic sludge. The bottom of the pan is very clean. Is the metallic sludge a bad sign?

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    2. Since way more than the 3-ish drain change quarts comes out when doing the filter, should I replace all of it with new? Or should I err on the side of caution & just put in a couple/few new along with some of the old?
     
    Kristi with a K, May 25, 2020
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  2. May 25, 2020 at 12:28 PM
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    Metallic “sludge” around the magnets are normal. It’s big chunks you need to worry about
     
    Empty_Lord, May 25, 2020
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  3. May 25, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    Oh, & as far as my question regarding new fluid amount goes, I am now at 240,000. Not sure if that would factor in.
     
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  4. May 25, 2020 at 12:56 PM
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    just fill it up, drive it a bit. drain, fill back up.. do this until the fluids red again.. shouldnt hurt anything.
     
    Empty_Lord, May 25, 2020
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  5. Jul 9, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    Install a tranny cooler while you’re in there
     
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  6. Jul 9, 2020 at 3:42 PM
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    Never hurts to for sure
     
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  7. Jul 9, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    Looks normal, just needs new fluid
     
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  8. Jul 9, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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  9. Jul 10, 2020 at 6:27 AM
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    Clearly not a X-Runner, since it only came with a manual transmission. :burnrubber:
     
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  10. Jul 10, 2020 at 6:37 AM
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    Stay with mfg recommended fluid levels.
     
    Last edited: Jul 10, 2020
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