Trans fluid in my Silverado

[deadtrend1]

At 46,000 miles, should I do any maintence on the trans in my 01 Silvy? Would it be a bad idea to change the filter, and just replace whatever comes out? or is the full professional flush worth the price?

Or, do I just let it be?

[GP99GT]

definitley do the filter...wouldnt bother with a full flush at that mileage unless the fluid is dirty. just replace whatever fluid comes out.

[JSPERFORMANCE]

Tim,
Just drop the pan and replace the filter. Do not throw the gasket out it should be a reuseable type with a steel core. Refill the trans with Valvoline or other high grade conventional dextron. I perform this service to my truck every 30k. Good luck.
p.s. Dont even try to take the drain plug out of the trans pan 99% of them siezed in there and you just end up rounding off the head and hitting your knuckles on the crossmember. (so I have heard of course.. lol)

[deadtrend1]

Originally Posted by JSPERFORMANCE

Tim,
Just drop the pan and replace the filter. Do not throw the gasket out it should be a reuseable type with a steel core. Refill the trans with Valvoline or other high grade conventional dextron. I perform this service to my truck every 30k. Good luck.
p.s. Dont even try to take the drain plug out of the trans pan 99% of them siezed in there and you just end up rounding off the head and hitting your knuckles on the crossmember. (so I have heard of course.. lol)

you just heard that? not from personal experiences right

thanks guys ... ill pick up a new filter this week .....

[WildBillyT]

Yep, pan drop and filter change.