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Service VME - Transflow Transmission Cooling System Service Tool J45096 Optional Heater Blanket - 3T40 372LE 3L30 3T40 4L30E 4L60E 4L65E 4L80E 4L85E 4T40E 4T45E 4T60E 4T65E 4T80E 5L40E automatic fluid

Subject:Service VME - Transflow® Transmission Cooling System Service Tool J 45096 Optional Heater Blanket

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When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.

SERVICE VME

A heater blanket is now available for the Transflow® transmission cooling system flushing tool part number J 45096. This heater fastens around the Transflow® internal supply vessel and runs on 110 v AC. The heater will warm the ATF in the supply vessel to at least 65°F and has a thermostat to hold a constant temperature.

The heater blanket, part number J 45096-10, is an available tool so it will not be automatically shipped to your dealership. Dealer price of the heater blanket is $98.70, and it can be obtained by contacting Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233. Additional questions on this tool should be directed to Kent-Moore at the same phone number.

Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. If these steps do not resolve the condition, please contact GM TAC for further diagnostic assistance. This diagnostic approach was developed for the vehicle with the VIN you entered and should not be automatically be used for other vehicles with similar symptoms.