Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 14:45:53 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Auto Transmission fluid change
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Hi Dennis,
Perfect!
All items ordered.
And a few extra items suggested by Stuart.
I’m sure I’ll have questions later but then again this is a pretty clear list and as I’ll have a support person for this task it should be straight forward.
But, unexpected things do seem to happen!
I really appreciate the Dennis info and the additional info and suggestions from list members.
But, no automatic trans folks out there ready to take this journey with me?
Eric Caron
85 GL Auto
> On Aug 9, 2021, at 6:14 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> So Eric here is your shopping list:
> Differential pan gasket https://www.gowesty.com/product/made-in-usa/21975/differential-pan-gasket-?v=. You want the OEM Style.
> Auto section filter-gasket kit https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/3755/filter-screen-kit-3-speed-auto?v=
> Inline filter in oil cooler return hose. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LG8T845/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
> Gear oil that was used, Triax Synergy Gear MAX 75W-140 GL-5. May only be available in gallons. Get a pump. You can use any GL-5 75w-140 gear oil. Using heavy stuff as I find the aftermarket ring and pinions need all the help they can get.
> For the ATF you have the Mobil 1 synthetic atf. This is also great for power steering. Be aware there is also a low viscosity version of this. You don’t want that. Since you can oly get about 2-3/4 quarts out I would match what's in there. Opening the lines to the oil cooler will let you get more out. The cooler itself holds almost a quart.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Sunday, August 8, 2021 11:41 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Auto Transmission fluid change
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I’m currently gathering the information I need to do a complete oil change on my Automatic Transmission.
>
> Dennis and I have started the conversation and I thought I’d move it here because as always it is great information.
>
> I’m changing the oil because my transmission was rebuilt and this would remove any ware particles.
>
> I’ve run the van about 1,600 miles and the AT was changed before it came back to me.
>
> Engine oil was changed as well and I changed it at 500 miles.
>
> So, I’m about to do a 1,000 mile engine and AT oil change.
>
> And as always I’m still learning. I wish I could watch videos but this list, Dennis, and VW friends are where my info comes from.
>
> I now have a better understanding of the AT transmission and the final drive.
>
> I’ve changed the AT fluid before by dropping the pan and the valves, and changing the filter up there.
>
> But, now I’m learning how to change the gear oil in the final drive.
>
> I looked there and see there is a pan to drop and a plug on the side to fill.
>
> As everything is clean it was easy to find everything.
>
> I’ve found the gaskets on these pans to be a challenge so I plan to have a friend help with the replacement of the pan.
>
> Dennis is helping me gather the info for the correct gaskets and filters.
>
> I have an additional transmission cooler so need to find the additional filter in that line as well.
>
> So, while I’m gathering the parts can someone let me know how much AT fluid is needed for the AT drive? Any recommendations on favorite synthetic oil for that?
> Now that I write this I realize I might me a bit more then usual for the AT cooler and lines.
> For the “final drive” Dennis recommended I have two quarts available and that a good choice for oil would be,a 75w-140 GL5 synthetic gear oil .
>
> Posting this for archives, your interest, and maybe someone out there forgot it was time to change the AT oil, final drive oil and wants to virtually do this along with me?
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
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