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2002 2WD
I want to do a full fluid change soon. I have formulated the below plan and am looking for tips/ suggestions.
1. Position Drain Pan under trans pan
2. Drop Pan (use tilt method to catch as much as possible - clean up split)
3. Once off, clean inside of Pan & Magnet for buildup & particles
4. Replace/install filter with new
5. Reinstall pan and fill to full mark (use old gasket, yes?)
Question: Anyone know torque spec and does a bolt pattern exist?
6. Disconnect the trans cooler line at the radiator (upper line, yes?)
7. Connect a flexible hose on trans cooler line and place other end into a marked bucket
8. Get wife to start the engine and yell for shut off when 2-3 quarts drain into bucket
9. Once engine is off, refill the pan by about drained
10. Repeat until the fluid is running clear.
11. Drive till engine is hot, recheck fluid & refill as needed
12. Thank wife (perhaps the most important step)
13. Drive and enjoy saving over $150 from the local shops quote!
Fluid::: I am planning on the Castrol Transmax Mercon V (ATF) Automatic Transmission Fluid. Anyone caution against or suggest different?
I want to do a full fluid change soon. I have formulated the below plan and am looking for tips/ suggestions.
1. Position Drain Pan under trans pan
2. Drop Pan (use tilt method to catch as much as possible - clean up split)
3. Once off, clean inside of Pan & Magnet for buildup & particles
4. Replace/install filter with new
5. Reinstall pan and fill to full mark (use old gasket, yes?)
Question: Anyone know torque spec and does a bolt pattern exist?
6. Disconnect the trans cooler line at the radiator (upper line, yes?)
7. Connect a flexible hose on trans cooler line and place other end into a marked bucket
8. Get wife to start the engine and yell for shut off when 2-3 quarts drain into bucket
9. Once engine is off, refill the pan by about drained
10. Repeat until the fluid is running clear.
11. Drive till engine is hot, recheck fluid & refill as needed
12. Thank wife (perhaps the most important step)
13. Drive and enjoy saving over $150 from the local shops quote!
Fluid::: I am planning on the Castrol Transmax Mercon V (ATF) Automatic Transmission Fluid. Anyone caution against or suggest different?
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