Re: [DML] Transmission Fluid and Changing Procedure

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The short answer is "Yes", you take the old stuff out and put new
stuff in. The long answer is "NO". The automatic uses different fluid
and it has a filter inside. The automatic also has a separate chamber
for the differential which uses gear oil, not trans fluid. The
Workshop Manual explains all this in easy to read details.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "sweetp01569" <paul.sweet@xxxx> wrote:
> I have a manual transmission.  Is the process for changing similar?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Paul
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Johnny Sawyer <johnny.sawyer@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > 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@xxxx> 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






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