6L80 Sonnax ZIP Kit, Pressure Switch rebuild, remote filter install, and fluid flush in 2013 Escalade ESV (Pic heavy)

[skpyle]

I installed basically this same remote filter setup in the exact same place back in August of 2020. I use a Wix 51269 hydraulic filter though that has no anti-drain back valve and a 10 micron rating.

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Sweet! I like that.

Where are you buying the hydraulic filter? Internet or brick and mortar store?

Thanks!

 

[gooffeyguy]

Sweet! I like that.

Where are you buying the hydraulic filter? Internet or brick and mortar store?

Thanks!

The first one I ordered from Summit Racing when I ordered the remote mount and fittings. I've since bought them from my local O'Reilly store.

Another thing to do with the ATF if you haven't yet and if you have some left, the transfer case takes the same fluid, but only about 3-4 pints (1.5 quarts). I used a small fluid pump in the gallon jug and spilled a lot out of the fill plug because I was thinking it took 3-4 quarts and was pumping away when it started pouring out onto the garage floor, lol

 

[skpyle]

The first one I ordered from Summit Racing when I ordered the remote mount and fittings. I've since bought them from my local O'Reilly store.

Another thing to do with the ATF if you haven't yet and if you have some left, the transfer case takes the same fluid, but only about 3-4 pints (1.5 quarts). I used a small fluid pump in the gallon jug and spilled a lot out of the fill plug because I was thinking it took 3-4 quarts and was pumping away when it started pouring out onto the garage floor, lol

Thank you for the info. I will go to my local O’Reilly and get a couple filters.

That was one of the first things I did. The transfer case has just over 1.5qts of the same synthetic Dexron-VI as the transmission. Next oil change, I am changing the transfer case fluid again, just for good measure.
After that, I will change it yearly.

Thanks!

 

[gooffeyguy]

A filter with no anti-drain back valve will allow the fluid from the coolers to drain back to the pan when shut off, like it does without this modification. It will also make filter changes less messy, as there won't be as much fluid that will want to pour out when the filter is loosened

 

[skpyle]

A filter with no anti-drain back valve will allow the fluid from the coolers to drain back to the pan when shut off, like it does without this modification. It will also make filter changes less messy, as there won't be as much fluid that will want to pour out when the filter is loosened

Very good to know, thank you!

 

[swathdiver]

If interested, look for 88865765/10-9167 which is a 6 gallon bag in a box of Dexron VI. Sometimes RockAuto has them.

 

[skpyle]

If interested, look for 88865765/10-9167 which is a 6 gallon bag in a box of Dexron VI. Sometimes RockAuto has them.

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Heck yeah! Thank you!

This beats buying it by the gallon from Amazon.

 

[skpyle]

Soooo...back in post #34, I mentioned that there were O-rings I didn't use in the shift solenoid filter screen kit. Because I didn't know what they were for. Now I know. I was watching a youtube video from Precision Transmission on teardown of a 6L90E. Those O-rings are for the black plastic sleeve that the TECHM electrical plug interfaces with the external transmission wiring harness.




Note O-rings in the bag in the red circle.




Note plastic sleeve circled in red.


Next time I drop the pan, I will replace the O-rings on this sleeve.

 

[salisburyv]

hey man, i just have to say thank you. it was interesting and a good read. I like stories that have structure so i can follow. The knowledge i have gained in the last few weeks is going to be invaluable to me going forward.

 

[skpyle]

hey man, i just have to say thank you. it was interesting and a good read. I like stories that have structure so i can follow. The knowledge i have gained in the last few weeks is going to be invaluable to me going forward.

You are quite welcome!
Good Luck!