Should I Change My ATF and filter??? - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

Mark A Shields · 07-23-2001, 12:34 AM

I just had a tranny rebuild about 4k miles ago, should I change the fluid and filter like when the oil when braking in an engine?

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
FLOWMASTER, NO CAT
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
2:73 GEARS
Rebuilt 700R4, with manual valve body
B&M Megashifter
Soon to be installed
3:73 Richmond Gears and 3" Hooker Aero Chamber
Corvette Servo & .500 boost valve
15.61@ 95.2mph G-Teched, 1-2 shift slippage
"There is nothing more addicting than speed"

TomP · 07-23-2001, 11:26 AM

I don't believe so; but you can do it if you want. The assembly grease used in the transmissions gets washed away by the trans fluid, so you won't clog anything up.

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