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Subject: Re: Transmissions Author: Eric Johnson [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09/ 1/ 01, 9:45am In reply to: bob 's message, "Transmissions" on 07/ 31/ 01, 8:24am When I was shopping around for used FC's it appeared to me that an unusual number had the Cat engines replace or rebuilt by 100,000 miles. I have talked to a number of people, including diesel mechanics, about this and it seems that the single greatest cause is lack of timely maintenance. Many people assume that a diesel engine is tough and can take a lot of abuse when in fact they will give you very good service as long as you take excellent care of them. Oil & filter changes, valve adjustments are all critical. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Transmissions Author: Harvey Lawrence [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09/ 1/ 01, 11:47am Both the Allison and the ZF transmissions are excellent devices which are built to last over 300,000 miles easily...if they are care for. They only asked that the fluid be kept clean in them be it tranny fluid or motor oil ( yes you can use motor oil in an Allison) and that they be adjusted periodically. (and of course not abused) Heat plays a very imprtant part in any automatic tranny so proper cooling is essential. This done a tranny is no worry, Where you derived your trends, and facts is beyond me,as I have never realized the correlation or assumptions you make. Of course it is buyer beware and it helps if the seller has good service records. Harv [ Post a Reply to This Message ]