Oil change 2009 PCM EX343

[IDBoating]

Do you think I will hurt anything if I over fill? Honestly Id like to run a tad more if it would not tear things up

Overfilling a lubrication system can cause problems due to foaming. It's very bad to overfill engine oil. I don't know if the same is true for these transmissions but there's a "FULL" line for a reason and I would pay attention to it.

[sotyphoon415]

Vicseek, do you have the Fram part number?

For some transmissions I hear it could be beneficial to over fill a touch...if it applies to this trans I'm not sure. I don't over fill engine oil tho.

[robert theisen]

The same is true for transmission fluid. It will foam up from the shearing between the gears in the transmission if the level is too high.

[Vicseek]

You'd think i would write this down but it's either a TG30 or TG8A...I'm pretty sure it's the Tough Guard 8A.. I have the PCM 343 with externally mounted oil filter. If I remember right it's a GM engine block but a Ford threaded Oil mount hence the Fram8A. Buy both, one will obvisouly fit, return the other

[sotyphoon415]

Thank you. I'd bet the PCM filter is no better then the Fram. I can't even remember how much I paid for the PCM either

[robert theisen]

The filter can be crossed to the FL1A Motorcraft filter. That's what i use. You can get them at walmart.

[Wickedcummins]

You can all thank me later... This thing is BAD A$$... http://www.harborfreight.com/6-1-4-q...l#.UyHHvfldWSo

[IDBoating]

MityVac makes an air-driven version too. Very appropriate for commercial situations (like dealers and service shops) but for the average guy like me, the manual style does a great job!

[sotyphoon415]

Wickedcummins, that is the model I have. Its not worth its weight in scrap IMO. I dont think it has enough suction, plus it uses to much air to do just a little bit of work..constantly running my compressor etc. Have the compressor on for an hour sucks. Im thinking it does not work well since its a HF item, Id bet the name brand one prob work better.

[Wickedcummins]

Weird works great for mine. Less than 3 mins oil the oil is sucked out with zero mess.. Love it

[Wickedcummins]

got a friend whom uses this and says it works great never tried tho

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FQ5qfgodRT4Aog

[sotyphoon415]

IDK why it took so long for me but I can tell you my compressor was hating life! Oil was warm, drain hose threw hull drain...

Are you on Cummins forum?

[sotyphoon415]

What easy to get oil filter do yall think is the best? My closest dealer is 5 hrs away, be nice to get oil filters at least local just wondering which one might be the best.

[Wickedcummins]

No I am not on cummins forum

[robert theisen]

I've always used a motor craft FL1A on my PCM. You can get them at Walmart.