[VetteHauler]

I want to do all the right things for my 2009 LMM.....
I've looked over the DIY and search with not much luck. I want to do all the maintenace myself and keep the dealer out of my truck. Please someone help me with filters, oil, fluids and amounts I need for that first change. I've seen the talk about the spin filter on the Allison so if I remove the filter how much fluid do I loose? I live in the midwest so weather is from -10 winter to 100 deg. summer and will pull a 9000 lb trailer in the summer.

:help

 

[gr8shot]

You only lose a little less than half a quart of Dex 6 tranny fluid when you change the spin on filter. Not much at all. Engine oil is usually 15w40 or 5w40, if I remember right the front diff is 75w90 dino gear oil, and the rear calls for 80-90 synthetic gear oil. I can't remember the capacities off the top of my head though. T-case calls for tranny fluid, although a lot of people advocate using synthetic 5w30 motor oil. They say it runs quieter and shifts quicker. You fill till full (2qts I think) then add a third quart by taking out the speed sensor in the top of the tcase and pouring it in there.

Other than that, if you want the best I'd probably look into synthetic fluids. We carry pretty much all the filters you'd need, so we can set you up there. If you're wanting to go with synthetics I'm sure Willie or Dane would be glad to hook you up with Amsoil.

 

[theunderlord]

Hey dude. You're over here too.... :d

You don't lose that much changing the filter. Just have some extra on hand to prime the filter, and you'll be cool.

 

[BTBITTNER]

motor oil 10 qts,front diff 2qts 75 90 rear diff 4 qts 75 90 if stock diff covers,t case 2 qts trans fluid 3 qts 5w 30,

 

[bigdaddydiesel]

If you would like a quote for pricing of all synthetics for your truck, and assistance figuring out a way to keep up with them easier, let me know.

 

[307 mafia]

Dude go with synthetic i think it is way better on your truck

 

[TANK222]

Suscribed.

 

[VetteHauler]

Thanks everyone!!! I talked to Willie this afternoon and I'm on the straight and narrow.
Going to give AmsOil a shot.

Regards