Anyone here a shade-tree/Hobbyist Mechanic?

[Byte Stryke]

So I drive up to the greasy lube whatever and have the engine oil changed.
These yokels tell me that I have to have both Diffs, the transfer and Transmission fluids changed.
OK, I can buy some of that...
Then the guy tells me it will be about $450.

So, having not been born yesterday, I declined.
Push comes to shove I will fumble through most of it myself.
The only thing I wouldn't be Warm and fuzzy with is the 4L60E.
Only because I haven't done one of those.

If anyone has a nice warm Garage and the tools and or experience I would be willing to front the Pizza and or beer

[zteknik]

damn Byte
too bad i wasnt living in Co yet!
id do it for ya in a heartbeat! ice tea instead of beer though
what kind of vehicle is it?
bigest cost would be the fluids depending on what it takes
some diffs take 75w140 synthetic gear oil with fricton modifier
stuff gets expensive if you got a big diff like a f550 dump
good luck pal!

[StagLefty]

Hell Byte they tell me that crap everytime I get my oil changed at Omeara

[Byte Stryke]

damn Byte
too bad i wasnt living in Co yet!
id do it for ya in a heartbeat! ice tea instead of beer though
what kind of vehicle is it?
bigest cost would be the fluids depending on what it takes
some diffs take 75w140 synthetic gear oil with fricton modifier
stuff gets expensive if you got a big diff like a f550 dump
good luck pal!

2004 Chevy Blazer 4x4

Hell Byte they tell me that crap everytime I get my oil changed at Omeara

Yeah but I Figure if I get someone else to look it over and it does get done then I don't wind up pulling an OPIE

[zteknik]

[quote=Byte Stryke;287260]2004 Chevy Blazer 4x4

should be cheap enuff-front diff takes 2-3 pints of 90 weight and the rear takes up to 4 could be either synth or regular and if its a limited slip youl need the friction modifier or youll burn the clutch pacs out-yea i tried to bypass that once and the thing chattered like a mo fo!!
but if its runnin fine and not leaking i wouldnt get overly concerned till the nice wheather and after tax returns

[trlcavscout]

I dont have a place and I am kinda far or I would help out. It is pretty easy getting the fluids out of the diffs, the front can be a challenge to get fluid back in depending on what you have to use. The transmission service should be easy, some you had to lift the trans up a little off the cross member to get the pan off though. I wouldnt have the trans flushed if you have a lot of miles on it and havent kept it serviced though. I was a GM automatic transmission tech for 9 years so I have done a few.

The 4L60-E is my favorite money making transmission

[sniper7]

I dont have a place and I am kinda far or I would help out. It is pretty easy getting the fluids out of the diffs, the front can be a challenge to get fluid back in depending on what you have to use. The transmission service should be easy, some you had to lift the trans up a little off the cross member to get the pan off though. I wouldnt have the trans flushed if you have a lot of miles on it and havent kept it serviced though. I was a GM automatic transmission tech for 9 years so I have done a few.

The 4L60-E is my favorite money making transmission

why wouldn't you do the tranny fluid?

only reason I ask, is I have a 1997 silverado I bought recently that I am thinking should have the fluids changed all the way around. it is at 130K and I have no idea about previous maintenance.

[Byte Stryke]

Blazer only has 118K on it as FYI
I Picked it up with 115K

[trlcavscout]

why wouldn't you do the tranny fluid?

only reason I ask, is I have a 1997 silverado I bought recently that I am thinking should have the fluids changed all the way around. it is at 130K and I have no idea about previous maintenance.

I always reccomend fluid filter changes, not flushing for several reasons. Obviously the filter needs changed so thats a plus. If a transmission hasnt been properly maintained and you flush it at high mileage it usually ends up slipping soon after if it even makes it out of the shop from the flush. Lip seals get jacked, and a lot of times the only thing keeping clutch packs together is the friction material thats in the fluid. I have seen many transmissions and torque convertors fail during or right after a flush, most are higher mileage, less maintenance type vehicles. But I have flushed some with like 30k and then they wouldnt back out of my stall. True fluid filter change will only get 4-6 qts compared to 12-16 on a flush.

BUT for me and most transmission guys the number one reason for fluid/filter change over flushing is I want to see whats in the pan, not flush it back into the transmission. How much stuff and what kind of stuff is in the filter and on the magnet will determine if I take any long trips with it or not

[opie011]

Yeah but I Figure if I get someone else to look it over and it does get done then I don't wind up pulling an OPIE

Hey now! I usually don't let the service interval go that long but shit happens. Plus I've put over 120,000 miles of hard towing in the last 3-4 years and the stock 47RE is weak to begin with. Anyway, I can help with the diffs no problem but I've only ever serviced the 48RE in my dads truck and my 47RE in my truck. You find how to do it and we can use my shop!!