4eat Tranny Fluid Changing
4eat Tranny Fluid Changing
I think it is as simple as pulling the drain plug and then refilling, is there something that I am missing?
Also, I am going synthetic, what kind of synthetic should I get? How much will it run me? How much will I need?
Also, I am going synthetic, what kind of synthetic should I get? How much will it run me? How much will I need?
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That's pretty much it other than making sure it is warm. Of course be careful not to overfill, do the add check, add check routine. Start the engine let it idle and shift through the gears. Put it back in P and check it again and add more if necessary.
Never used synthetic and I forgot what brand somebody was saying they used. I'd just go with good ole' Dexron III myself.
The capacity is 9.8 qt. IIRC. A drain and refill is 4 or 5.
Never used synthetic and I forgot what brand somebody was saying they used. I'd just go with good ole' Dexron III myself.
The capacity is 9.8 qt. IIRC. A drain and refill is 4 or 5.
Originally posted by ScoobyBoy
i think thats about all you need to do to change the fluid. ive read around and it seems like thats all you need to do.
how many miles to you have on the odo?
i think thats about all you need to do to change the fluid. ive read around and it seems like thats all you need to do.
how many miles to you have on the odo?
Originally posted by highspeed11
That's pretty much it other than making sure it is warm. Of course be careful not to overfill, do the add check, add check routine. Start the engine let it idle and shift through the gears. Put it back in P and check it again and add more if necessary.
Never used synthetic and I forgot what brand somebody was saying they used. I'd just go with good ole' Dexron III myself.
The capacity is 9.8 qt. IIRC. A drain and refill is 4 or 5.
That's pretty much it other than making sure it is warm. Of course be careful not to overfill, do the add check, add check routine. Start the engine let it idle and shift through the gears. Put it back in P and check it again and add more if necessary.
Never used synthetic and I forgot what brand somebody was saying they used. I'd just go with good ole' Dexron III myself.
The capacity is 9.8 qt. IIRC. A drain and refill is 4 or 5.
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Some people subscribe to the full system flush but, I do not unless there is a problem. I drain and refill my 4EAT 2-3 times to get ~ 90 percent new fluid. A complete 100 % fluid change is ~10 quarts. Drain and refill ~ 4 quarts = ~40 % new. Drive for awhile to mix and drain & refill again = ~ 70%new. Maybe? again = ~90% new. I use Pennzoil Dexron 3 ATF but, I have used Mobil1 synth and have found no difference. If I was only change once for the life of the car go with Synthic. eddie
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Originally posted by highspeed11
That's pretty much it other than making sure it is warm. Of course be careful not to overfill, do the add check, add check routine. Start the engine let it idle and shift through the gears. Put it back in P and check it again and add more if necessary.
Never used synthetic and I forgot what brand somebody was saying they used. I'd just go with good ole' Dexron III myself.
The capacity is 9.8 qt. IIRC. A drain and refill is 4 or 5.
That's pretty much it other than making sure it is warm. Of course be careful not to overfill, do the add check, add check routine. Start the engine let it idle and shift through the gears. Put it back in P and check it again and add more if necessary.
Never used synthetic and I forgot what brand somebody was saying they used. I'd just go with good ole' Dexron III myself.
The capacity is 9.8 qt. IIRC. A drain and refill is 4 or 5.
Exactly
When i did it i changed to Redline D4. but if i had to do it again i would have used Mobil ATF because it's available in every autoparts store and it's good stuff. I bought my redline d4 atf from tognotis because it's one of a handful of places in Sacto that sells it. If you happen to go there be sure to check in the back if the store next to the fuel cells because they have tons in boxes...just incase they haven't re-stocked the shelves.
Get a long funnel so you can reach the dipstick well. Drain the fluid when it's hot and into a container that measures volume. it'll need to be a big enough container so you can gather at least 3-5 qts of fluid. When it's ALL drained measure how much fluid is in the container. Then add approx that much back into the tranny. Be sure to NOT add all of it at once because it's tricky and you may overfill it.
Be sure you're on a level surface, start te engine, let it heat up and run through the gears from P to 1 and back at about 30seconds each. then check the fluid.
eric
EDIT: forgot to mention you'll need another crush washer as used in the oil plug. it's the same exact crush washer
Last edited by Salty; Jan 1, 2004 at 05:50 PM.
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