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Originally Posted by rtist
Is this accurate?
Also what's the difference between a transmission fluid change and a flush?
Would this be the correct steps?
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That video looks accurate to me. Like I said, it really is easy to do this. Same for the rear diff. For the rear diff, you don't even use a socket, you just use the box end of a 3/8s ratchet.
A fluid change is just a drain and refill like you just saw. A flush is when a transmission is hooked up to a machine, where they flush fluid in one direction and out the other with more force than just gravity. A flush isn't necessary if you keep up with the routine fluid changes.
Just like how you don't need to flush an engine, just gravity change the oil.
If you buy 3 quarts of gear oil, and a fluid pump, you can get the trans and diff done in an hour or so.
I bought 3 quarts of this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I used this pump (but it didn't fit the quart bottle very well):
https://www.amazon.com/Plews-55001-L...P6A6PXV40CPE02
And I added this GM fluid to the diff:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
~2 quarts for the trans, and ~1 quart for the diff.