Tranny flush?

[Lobo70]

Hello,
I'm new to the site. I love my 18 ecodiesel and have already hit the 40k mark on the odometer. I'm wondering at what mileage should I be having the transmission serviced? And how hard is it to do it myself?

 

[1shadowsabre]

FCA says your transmission never needs servicing. Many do it anyway for various reasons.

 

[TC Diesel]

You need to drop the pan, and measure the fluids exact amount and replace, its a PITR, because the fluid needs to be pump in that requires device to do it without a big mess, USE MAXLIFE Valvoline, its CERT for ZF-HP Transmissions... You will need to follow the manual on the procedure to check level, Its time consuming the first time just like any procedure after that you will know its done correctly and it will take less then 1/2 the time on the next service.

Yes I would service the trans ,Just to check the gray matter (Clutch Dust), If their,s a lot I would drain/Fill again at 15K miles and continue Drain and fill at 40/50K Service, If you want to know exactly how well the trans is doing FA (Fluid Analysis) at Blackstone or someone else.

The Filter is part of the Pan, I have filter Material, So I remove the filter made my own fastening system and replaced the filter material. cost maybe in all -Fluid $2.00. Otherwise purchase New Pan/Filter $$$.

 

[Lobo70]

Thanks, I'll look into it.

 

[ecodiesel3316]

Hello,
I'm new to the site. I love my 18 ecodiesel and have already hit the 40k mark on the odometer. I'm wondering at what mileage should I be having the transmission serviced? And how hard is it to do it myself?

transmission should be serviced between 80 and 100k kilometres for the ZF 8 speed autos. it isnt terribly hard to do however i recommend you have it done by a dealer technician because the fill procedure isnt the easiest and those transmissions are not cheap to replace.

 

[Ffeggleston]

Hello,
I'm new to the site. I love my 18 ecodiesel and have already hit the 40k mark on the odometer. I'm wondering at what mileage should I be having the transmission serviced? And how hard is it to do it myself?

Check online youtube to see proper drop / refill. AMS oil also meets specifications. PPE has aftermarket pan as well.