so i got my transmission and tc fluid changed today!! good thing i did today because when i drained the tc fluid less than a cup of oil came out the dumbass who onwed my car b4 me never changed it..... i was so close to blowing my tc....

 

how often does this need to be done?

 

That happened to me too the second time I changed my tc fluid. It turns out the pins that hold the axle in broke off and was leaking fluid.

 

i actually change mine pretty often... i change my TC and rear diff every 7K but also i like to change it during the track season more often then that, i'd say every 3rd or 4th trip to the track... same with tranny.

 

What fluid is reccomended?

 

STOCK ONLY!! DIAQUEEN! Or you will be sorry.

 

+1 for the Diaqueen. I change my drivetrain fluids every 5,000 miles. It's the OCD's fault, not mine.

 

TC - Diaqueen GL5

 

 

BTW, don't expect too much to come out. The diff and TC only take .58 qts. if i'm not mistaken, and the tranny 3 qts.(Not Diaqueen obviously)

 

How much do they usually charge at the dealership to change the fluids except the oil.

 

um.. according to the own's man... isn't it supposed to be every 15,000 miles for the t/c, rear diff... but 5000 for the oil .. . ? ? ? can someone explain to me why you guys are changing it earlier?

 

because it doesn't hurt to change it more often than required, only less. plus, the owner's manual doesn't take road racing into account which breaks down oils much quicker than any driving(even aggressive) you can do on the street. plus, with the cost of a new transfer case, i'd rather be safe than sorry, and change out the $5 worth of fluid frequently to save an expensive part's wear and tear.

 

actually ur right...

 

also, there are two scedules in the owner's manual. The one you quoted, PLUS a "severe duty" schedule, which in effect shortens the intervals, ie. "normal" schedule oil change at 5,000mi. - "severe duty" schedule at 3,500 mi.