Paul, I'm assumming you have an automatic transmission... Definately use what the manual recommends. It still applies - as long as you don't have an engine/transmission swap. The drain plugs are indeed like the oil plugs and I think Mr. Hervey sells the "user friendly" replacement kind. You will refill the transmission fluid through the transmission dipstick tube and should use a funnel with a strainer. There's also your transmission filter, gaskets and final drive to consider. The workshop manual covers that. If you have access to a lift, it's way easier to accomplish and a lot less messier. Johnny 5518 On 8/24/05, sweetp01569 <paul.sweet@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I want to change my fluid this or next weekend, and want to make sure > I buy the right fluid. Is what's recommended in the manual still what > should be used, or is there a new type of fluid (akin to sythetic > motor oil) that is recommended now? Also, I hear that the drain and > filler plugs are square headed? Are they like the oil drain plug? If > so, I had a rough time removing it with a make-shift tool (then > replaced it with a hex head plug. Are there similar replacement > transmission oil plugs? > > As far as refilling, how is this done? Would I need any special > dispensing tubes or devices? > > Thanks, > > Paul > Vin 10944 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/