Is the H.O. with the Aisin worth the upcharge?

[nlambert182]

Don't know if it is still the case but the 2015 I service says to change the Trans oil every 30k. This gets to be an expense if it is an OT Truck.

But during those teen years the other Tranny 68RFE was junk so you might not have an option...

My 2012 and 2016 both had the 68RFE and the service intervals in my manual were the same. 60k mile service for severe duty, and 120k miles for light duty.

68RFEs are far from junk. 9 times out of 10 when someone complains that their 68RFE turned into a grenade was because they deleted it, slapped on a trans tune to up the line pressure (to handle the additional HP/TQ from the tune) and then turned up the boost. That'll get them every time. The 68RFE is designed to handle the stock HP/Tq just fine. Not much more.

 

[RamGuy110]

I know guy in my line of work with a 2015 3/4 Limited and 68rfe. He needed a new tranny at around 200k towing with it 3-4 times per week. Probably similar weight to what I tow.

 

[nlambert182]

I would caution against using one person as an example, only because there are so many variables at play. Did he change the fluid on the intervals as recommended? Did he use the proper fluid and the OEM filter, or did he or a shop use aftermarket? How did he drive the truck? etc... Just as I say caution using his experience, take mine with a grain of salt as well. Everyone's mileage varies. I suggest to just do the research and see what you're comfortable with

 

[Scottly]

He needed a new tranny at around 200k

Bud Light has one cheap, if he still needs it.

 

[BossHogg]

Don't know if it is still the case but the 2015 I service says to change the Trans oil every 30k. This gets to be an expense if it is an OT Truck.

But during those teen years the other Tranny 68RFE was junk so you might not have an option...

Only the Aisin transmission found in the HO Cummins and C&Cs have the 30K fluid change requirement.

 

[RamGuy110]

I would caution against using one person as an example, only because there are so many variables at play. Did he change the fluid on the intervals as recommended? Did he use the proper fluid and the OEM filter, or did he or a shop use aftermarket? How did he drive the truck? etc... Just as I say caution using his experience, take mine with a grain of salt as well. Everyone's mileage varies. I suggest to just do the research and see what you're comfortable with

True.