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Fuel Filter Plugging?

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After reading the "I'm an idiot... . " post the other day, I thought, gees, I might be one too... . (scratch head) :confused: ... . so I go out and warm up the old Goat... in neutral because now I'm so much smarter for having read the post... and check my transmission oil... . yikes, not even on the stick... . so I add a quart... . then it's at the bottom of the stick, so I add another and it's up to full. Like the other poster, I have no leak, but have only owned the rig for a few months and had been checking level in park... . much wiser now, I'm seen the error of my ways... . bla... bla. . bla. . :rolleyes: ... I would assume that someone has done a service and underfilled the slushbox at some point. How much damage has occured, I'm not sure. This morning, at temps just below freezing, after a good warmup in N, it shifted better than before and seemed to work much better... Duh !!! :eek:



So... my question is: I am an Amsoil dealer, handling recreational product lubes, but have access to all of the product. Should I do a filter service and switch to Synthetic lube ? I bought a drain plug assembly from Geno's to install when I do the service too. Has anyone got any other recommendations whilst I'm there ? ;)
 
A filter replacement wouldn't be a bad idea. If you don't know when it was changed the last time. Its time to do it now.



Adjust the bands while your down there also. Here is a link with the adjustment info.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144443





As far as using the syn oil. I have no experience with it. I only use oil that I can find anywhere when I am on the road. So its dextron 3 of a major mfg.



I would like to try Amsoil. But seeing as how there is no chain stores selling it. I pass. When I have to make trips I don't like the thought of carrying large amounts of oil with me in case of a break down.
 
I see alot of people running Dexron ATF instead of +3 or now +4 (read expensive). What would be the advantages/disadvantages either way, other than price of course, and availability.
 
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