Break-in metal in 6 speed oil

[Dane]

I just changed my 6 speed oil at 10,000 miles. There was the silver/grey sheen of metal particles in the oil. This is normal for break-in of a new transmission. It IS NOT something you should leave in for the life of the transmission unless you want that life to be shorter than it should be. Don't believe the dealier/factory steer manure advice that the oil in the 6 speed is "lifetime"

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Todd T]

i wuld expect some residue in the oil however, how much, is too much, is up to you to determine. I ran a 5spd in my stang in highschool and it would litter the fluid with debris but never failed. I would sugguest a top of the line synthetic going back in it.

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Todd,
2001 Q-cab SB 4x4 5spd 3. 55's, A pillar Boost/EGT,Jardines 4" turboback kit, and more to come...

 

[EricBu12]

Todd,
Glad you told us about this, I have the same yr truck with the 6 sp and I am appoaching 10k so I will be changing the oil too.
i will also be changing the axle oil as well.

happy rammin'
Eric

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2001 QC 2500 4x4 bronze W/two tone Driftwood, 24valve HO 6sp. Westin side bars, fender flares, Spray on bedliner, shell Painted to match and soon to get Bf Goodrich AT Tires. Bed rug inside shell W/aux marine deep cycle batt for lights, etc. M Brolins' CB mount.
Name of rig is "big bronze Brute"

 

[EricBu12]

Also todd,
How much capacity does the 6sp take for oil?

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2001 QC 2500 4x4 bronze W/two tone Driftwood, 24valve HO 6sp. Westin side bars, fender flares, Spray on bedliner, shell Painted to match and soon to get Bf Goodrich AT Tires. Bed rug inside shell W/aux marine deep cycle batt for lights, etc. M Brolins' CB mount.
Name of rig is "big bronze Brute"

 

[Pete Peterson]

I believe the book says 9 1/2 pints. Pete

 

[Evan A. Beck]

I changed my oil in my 6-speed at 32K. Oil was in great shape, no visible particles in it at all. "Lifetime" lubricants are a joke... I plan on changing mine every 30K.

 

[EricBu12]

Thanks Evan, Somewhere between 15 and 30k I'll do it too

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2001 QC 2500 4x4 bronze W/two tone Driftwood, 24valve HO 6sp. Westin side bars, fender flares, Spray on bedliner, shell Painted to match and soon to get Bf Goodrich AT Tires. Bed rug inside shell W/aux marine deep cycle batt for lights, etc. M Brolins' CB mount.
Name of rig is "big bronze Brute"