Transmission fluid change

[BlaineBug]

I know it and I agree.  Preventative maintenance is the best kind.

[Bob2C]

I have a 2018 Tahoe with the 6L80 tranny. Did it come from factory with Dexron VI? I have 21k miles on it and it’s still clear /slight pink.


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[Black02Silverado]

4 minutes ago, Bob2C said:

I have a 2018 Tahoe with the 6L80 tranny. Did it come from factory with Dexron VI? I have 21k miles on it and it’s still clear /slight pink.


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Yes

[Bob2C]

Yes

Great. Thanks


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[Doublebase]

3 hours ago, BlaineBug said:

Maybe I was being harsher on my fluid than it actually is.  At 35,400 miles presently.

 

I believe I would ignore the seriously dirty portion when I wiped the entire length of the transmission dip stick.

 

The two other areas are soaked into the napkin somewhat but are more representative of the fluid that comes from just the very tip of the dip stick that is submerged in the pan.

I wouldn't say it's bright red but looks relatively pink.  Davester's looks worse.  It's probably a bad idea to wipe the entire dip stick when going for a measurement of color.  Even clean metal leaves a residue when it's wiped.  Not sure why that is but it happens.

It's the clutch material, it goes up the dipstick tube as a dust and coats the tube and dipstick. Mine has it too.

[BlaineBug]

Makes sense.  Although it doesn't seem like it matters what or where metal is, if it's raw and un-coated it will give you a sort of residue if you wipe it with a rag or towel.  Not exclusive to dip sticks.