Changed Trans Filter/Fluid Today

[Lambeau]

2011 35d and had no issues while changing the trans fluid/filter today. Did NOT have to loosen or drop the trans crossmember and instead used a trans jack to raise the transmission about 1.5" to access the rear 4 pan bolts. When adding fluid, it initially only took 3 liters. I then replaced the fill plug, ran the car and while still put it through all gears manually while on the brake. Shut the X off and opened the fill plug and fluid still dribbled out. Then, I started the X, kept it running and removed the fill plug and then it took another 2 liters while running until it again dribbled out as full. Took 5 liters total. I'll attach pictures showing the distance available to remove the rear 4 bolts with the torx wrench. Of course I couldn't get a torque wrench in there but it hasn't leaked a drop after checking often while running.

Bought this X in September 2014 with 90,000 miles and just hit 100K this week. Will be driving it to Alaska in late May to mine on our gold claims. After stopping in Wisconsin after leaving Tyndall AFB Florida, it'll be a 4,500 mile trip each way.

Used the Pentosin ATF 1. One pic shows the torx wrench at the top with plenty of room after jacking up the trans using a 2 X 4 between the jack & the trans. next pic shows the trans with the pan off. Next pic shows where the fill plug is on the passenger side.

Changed the engine oil/filter too. Next weekend I'll change the rear differential and transfer case fluid & post pics of that.

[josiahg52]

Nice. I also have a 2011 35d that I bought in November 2014 with 71k miles. It now has almost 77k. So far so good and it's a real pleasure to drive. Once it warms up I'm going to change all of the drivetrain fluids. I just changed the oil for the first time and had a sample analyzed by Blackstone. It looked good and I put Castrol Edge Professional OE 5W30 in it.

[Lambeau]

Originally did this at about 100,000 miles and yesterday at 173,000 changed just the fluid. Fluid looked pretty good when I drained it. Again used Pentosin. Have towed heavy trailers many miles (to Alaska & back & across country) and with the DPF/EGR delete and the extra power associated, I've really put this trans to the test with zero issues.