Allison HTB741 fluid change

[Pete Masterson]

It seem high to me too... but a big part of the expense is the Transynd fluid:

Here's what CCW-Riverside charged for the transmission service I had in May of 08:

2 hour labor @90.00 per hour ..... $180.00

Transynd fluid, 8 (gallons) ..... $208.00

33120 trans filter (secondary) ..... $ 6.46

33118 trans filter (primary) ..... $ 6.67

For a total of .................................. $401.13

Since I have a DD Series 60, I may have a different transmission (that may have a different fluid capacity).

Way back in late 06, I had a local shop service the transmission (I forgot I'd had it done when I requested CCW to do it -- I probably could have waited longer, since the recommendation is every 48 months, as I recall at the moment.)

Anyway, they charged

Labor (time not stated) $110.00

Dextron III ATF, 39 qts, $126.75

Trans Filter Kit PT8515-MPGKIT $152.85

total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $389.60

However, that did not include the synthetic ATF, but dino-type instead.

It's interesting to note that the earlier place charged a fortune for the filters (they commented that they'd had trouble locating them locally). They installed the more expensive "long life" transmission filters. They're rated for a zillion miles, but with the 48 month replacement schedule, you'll never get the value out of them.

So, $571 doesn't seem totally out of line, merely somewhat high.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 (For Sale)

<http://www.aeonix.biz/BBforsale.html>

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Mar 4, 2009, at 7:02 PM, Dan Williams wrote:

Pete, the local Allison shop quoted $571 for drain and fill with filter. I asked if it included any service besides the drain and fill and he said no. It seems a little high to me but what do you think?

Dan Williams, 88WB38, Jackson, MS

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From:"WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"[mailto:"WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"]On Behalf OfPete Masterson
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Subject:Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Allison HTB741 fluid change

There are filters inside the 'pan' of the transmission that need to be replaced. If your transmission is like mine, the filters come in two sizes. A longer lasting version and a smaller (cheaper) version. Since we'll not be putting the miles on like a transit bus, it's best to get the cheaper small size as you'll "time out" before you "mile out" ...

You can probably do it yourself, but personally, I prefer to let an experienced technician in a suitably qualified shop do the work as they have the lift or pit that makes access easier.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 (ForSale)

<http://www.aeonix.biz/BBforsale.html>

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Mar 4, 2009, at 1:33 PM, maureyroad wrote:

Can anyone tell me what I should pay to drain and refill with transynd? Is it easy to do or does a shop have to do the work? Thanks
Dan Williams, 88wb38,Jackson,MS