I've Found A Compromise

[tanked_darren]

Well now I get to keep the truck and im getting a gas saver for work.

 

Ok so its a 2001 4 door sunfire very few options if any.

 

Never been driven hard my sister is a very slow driver (thats who I'm getting it from) Best part is it still has plenty of life left (92000kms)

 

 

So now I know the coolant has never been done and either has the transmission filter (since it was acquired with 30000km on it I believe)

 

Anyone around here know about doing a transmission filter on these?

Assuming it is dexron 3 no transmission work has ever been done, i'm gonna just add 6 when I top it.

 

 

Also out of the many forums on the net is there any that any of you recommend for these era J-Body's?

[TexasAl]

That is a good commuter car. Just keep in mind that GM had problems with gasket/coolant compatibility. If you start loosing small amounts of coolant, you will most likely need to change the intake gasket. Fairly simple job that should not cost you more than $200. All they have to do is scrap off the old gasket,and install the new one.

 

Al

[Superperv23]

Yeeaahhhhhh J body

 

I don't know anything about them

[ChevyTech77]

Well now I get to keep the truck and im getting a gas saver for work.

 

Ok so its a 2001 4 door sunfire very few options if any.

 

Never been driven hard my sister is a very slow driver (thats who I'm getting it from) Best part is it still has plenty of life left (92000kms)

 

 

So now I know the coolant has never been done and either has the transmission filter (since it was acquired with 30000km on it I believe)

 

Anyone around here know about doing a transmission filter on these?

Assuming it is dexron 3 no transmission work has ever been done, i'm gonna just add 6 when I top it.

 

Also out of the many forums on the net is there any that any of you recommend for these era J-Body's?

I wouldn't mix Dex 3 and 6.

 

Check for head gasket leaks in the driver's side front corner of the head to block area. They're known for it. Other than that, drive it.

 

That is a good commuter car. Just keep in mind that GM had problems with gasket/coolant compatibility. If you start loosing small amounts of coolant, you will most likely need to change the intake gasket. Fairly simple job that should not cost you more than $200. All they have to do is scrap off the old gasket,and install the new one.

 

Al

Intake gasket leaks on a 4 cylinder?? Really?

[dlstewart01]

Dex V1 is fully backwards compatible..

 

http://www.sandyblogs.com/techlink/2009/05/dexron-vi.html

[ChevyTech77]

Dex V1 is fully backwards compatible..

 

http://www.sandyblogs.com/techlink/2009/05/dexron-vi.html

Because you linked it, and obviously didn't read it all, let me put up a little snippet from this article and it pretty much explains why I would have suggested NOT mixing the fluids. I didn't say it wasn't possible, I just said that I wouldn't, that's all. I also NEVER said that it wasn't backwards compatible. Try and not read into what I said, too awful much. Seems to happen around here, A LOT.

 

"TIP: Simply topping off the fluid is adequate, but a full drain and replacement is preferred, to obtain the full benefit."

[dlstewart01]

Thats to obtain the full benefit of the Dexron V1 superior fluid. Mixing the two while will not cause any issues the Dexron 111 will dilute the superior properties of the new fluid. The mixture will be some what better than Dexron 111 but not as good as a complete drain and add of Dexron V1. I thought this was a no brainer with out need for an explination.

 

Oh yeah I have read the Tech Link several times.

[tanked_darren]

Thanks for the tips guys.

[ChevyTech77]

Thats to obtain the full benefit of the Dexron V1 superior fluid. Mixing the two while will not cause any issues the Dexron 111 will dilute the superior properties of the new fluid. The mixture will be some what better than Dexron 111 but not as good as a complete drain and add of Dexron V1. I thought this was a no brainer with out need for an explination.

 

Oh yeah I have read the Tech Link several times.

Holy ****, nevermind.