Transmission Fluid Capacity and type

Tiny
OLIVERMINE
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 55,000 MILES
What is the transmission fluid capacity of a 2005 Chevy Suburban?
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 AT 8:46 PM

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Tiny
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Pan filter removal 5 Qts
Overhaul 11 Qts.

Fluid Types

Transmission Fluid Type

Type. DEXRON III or Equivalent
Capacities
4L60-E/4L65-E Automatic Transmission

Transmission Fluid

Pan Removal. 4.7L (5.0 Qt)

Overhaul. 10.6L (11.0 Qt)
4L80-E/4L85-E Automatic Transmission

Transmission Fluid

Pan Removal. 7.3L (7.7 Qt)

Dry. 12.8L (13.5 Qt)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 AT 9:27 PM
Tiny
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We have a 2005 Chevy Suburban that has simply quite pulling when put in gear. Fluid levels are fine and there has been no indicators of problems up till now. It will pull for a short time when it has cooled, but when it heats up, no gear is available. I know this will need a shop visit, but we would like to have a guess as to what it might be. And cost.
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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 6:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Dunno the cost of repairs it varies with location-Bring it in and have the transmission diagnosed-
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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 6:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
MLUPONE
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  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 71,000 MILES
I heard once that a total fluid exchange on high mileage vehicles could damage transmissions. I was told that with a total fluid exchange, all of the old fluid is pushed through the entire transmission, and debris from the old fluid (i.E. Metal shavings, etc.) Could damage the transmission as it is passed through the system. Is there any truth to this?
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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 6:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The filter will collect the debris. Therefore the filter should be changed too. Since the fluid is moving at a normal pressure, nothing should be moved that otherwise wouldn't move anyhow.

The fluid properties diminish as the fluid is exposed to heat and internal movements. IT SHOULD GET CHANGED! IMHO!

I have seen older Lincolns have a problem brought to the surface when changed. I think it would have happended regardless.

71,000 miles Is NOT high miliage. Not by a long shot!
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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 6:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Transmission problem
1998 Chevy Suburban V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

When drained and replace filter how much fuil do I put back in? K1500 model.
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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 6:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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To refill after servicing you will need 7.7 quarts.
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