What kind of transmission fluid does a 6L90 take?

DEXRON VI
GM 6-Speed 6L90 MYD Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission

Which transmission is better 6L80 or 6L90?

The 6L90 is the strongest of GM’s family of Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmissions. The 6L90 shares about 75 percent of its parts with the 6L80 and the case is slightly longer. The 6L90 offers drivers shift control, with tap up/tap down shifting, and grade braking.

How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 6L90 hold?

10 quarts
Some 6L80 / 6L90 transmissions do not use a dipstick. Proper fluid level is achieved when fluid begins to drip from the Level Control Plug opening. Fill transmission only with synthetic fluid included with transmission purchase or Dexron VI. This transmission will require approximately 10 quarts of fluid.

Can I swap a 6L80 for a 6L90?

6L80 converter will work with a 6L90. The TCM will have to be reflashed to a 6L90 at the dealership first,then it can be tuned normally.

Is the 6L90 a good transmission?

Is the 6L90 a good transmission? The 6L90 transmission is not a terrible transmission. In fact, it is a high-performance component capable of handling up to 700 horsepower. Along with the 6L80 model, this transmission powers the best cars and trucks that GM offers.

Is the 6L90 an Allison Transmission?

Registered. You have an Allison, as the it’s the only transmission choice behind a Duramax in the ‘07.5+ trucks. Similarly, when you get the LY6 6.0L gas engine in an ‘07.5+, the only transmission option is the 6L90.

Are 6L90 transmissions good?

How much does it cost to rebuild a 6L90 transmission?

Replacement 6L80 / 6L90 Transmission Prices:

How can you tell a 6L80 from a 6L90?

there is a 4 digit designation on it… the first digit is a number and designates the Model yr… the 2nd digit is either a “B” or a “C” or a “D”….. the B is for 6L50, the C is for a 6L80, and the D is for a 6L90….. so for example…. a 1DKA is a 2011 model yr 6L90 transmission…. the last two letters is the …

Is the 6l90e a good transmission?

Who makes 6L90 transmission?

General Motors
The 6L80 (and similar 6L90) is a six-speed automatic transmission built by General Motors at its Willow Run Transmission plant in Ypsilanti, MI. It was introduced in late 2005, and is very similar in design to the smaller 6L45/6L50, produced at GM Powertrain in Strasbourg, France.

Is the 6L90 an Allison transmission?

What’s the difference between the 6L80 and 6L90 transmission?

The main difference between the 6L80 transmission and 6L90 transmission is the strength of the internal components. The 6L90 transmission case is 1-3/8” longer, which provides extra room to house two additional pinion gears (6 total).

Do you need a dipstick for a 6L80 transmission?

Plate-type oil-to-air (OTA) transmission coolers must always be replaced. Entire transmission cooling system must be completely cleaned, hot flushed, and flow tested. 6L80 / 6L90 transmissions do not typically use a dipstick. Proper fluid level is achieved when fluid begins to drip from the Level Control Plug opening.

Which is stronger 6L80 or 6L90 RPO code?

Within only a year, GM had introduced an even stronger variant of the 6L80; the 6L90, RPO code MYD. This version is 1-3/8″ longer and about 25% of its internal parts differ.

What kind of transmission is the GM Hydramatic 6L80?

The GM Hydramatic 6L80 transmission heralds a significant change in the design of automatic transmissions at General Motors. All previous GM automatic transmissions were virtually all based on hydraulic controls, and received increasing electrical elements as they modernized.