what ATF do you's use?

[mitchelljdunne]

hey people, me againn haha.

thinking on my next service to do the tranny fluid.. its only done 40000kms

if i were to do it, what brand atf have you's used before?

thanks

 

[HEXEM]

Mines going in on Thursday for a tranny oil change. New filter, pan seal and DEX6 I think they are using.

 

[mitchelljdunne]

oh yeah mate sweet. how much will that cost? have you asked?
and what brand of dex6?

 

[HEXEM]

Well the price I pay isn't exactly RRP. But there is a filter kit, pan gasket, DEX6 (holden stuff in 20ltr drums) and labour (about 1 hour)

The filter kit and gasket are roughly the same price. I'd estimate around $75 to $80 each. They are not doing a full overhaul which takes about 11ltrs of DEX6, they only need to do the intermediate, about 7ltrs worth. 7ltrs cost about $70. 1 hours labour $100. So all up you'd be looking at between $200 and $300.

I am getting it done at Holden because my mates work there so I'm sure it will get done right.

 

[Krisp]

karratha will cost more than that due to location and stupid labour charges

 

[TinSnips]

There are only a handful of manufacturers even producing Dex6 (spec fluid), so holden ATF is the most cost effective - Going from memory, which is risky for me, motul make an equivalent, and Castrol have one that you have to buy in bulk.

 

[mitchelljdunne]

karratha will cost more than that due to location and stupid labour charges

haha i know man i know

 

[mitchelljdunne]

Well the price I pay isn't exactly RRP. But there is a filter kit, pan gasket, DEX6 (holden stuff in 20ltr drums) and labour (about 1 hour)

The filter kit and gasket are roughly the same price. I'd estimate around $75 to $80 each. They are not doing a full overhaul which takes about 11ltrs of DEX6, they only need to do the intermediate, about 7ltrs worth. 7ltrs cost about $70. 1 hours labour $100. So all up you'd be looking at between $200 and $300.

I am getting it done at Holden because my mates work there so I'm sure it will get done right.

whats the diff between a full overhaul and intermediate with fluid? dont they drain the whole lot?

 

[HEXEM]

whats the diff between a full overhaul and intermediate with fluid? dont they drain the whole lot?

The holden service bulletin offers 3 levels of service for the box. To drain all the oil It requires dismanteling of certain internals of the gear-box. The intermediate removed the bolk of the fluid, then its just the residual fluid left in lines and other parts of the gearbox left. You could have a complete service but unless your giving your box a hard time and don't mind the additional cost of labour the middle option is sufficent.