hello, have any of you guys done a transmission fluid change? mine has the track package.
thanks in advance
Javier
thanks in advance
Javier
tranmission fluid change
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Yes. Easy, but didn't worry about draining cooling line and cooler. Most important thing to remember is to open the fill plug before the drain plug (to ensure you can refill it, once it's drained).
FWIW, I run Amsoil Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid.
FWIW, I run Amsoil Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Im going to be using Royal Purple Synchromax Manual Transmission Fluid. do you think it matters if i don't drain the cooling line and cooler? somewhere i saw that you have to have the car on while refilling it. is that the right way to do it?
thanks
Bad idea on the RP Synchromax... lots of negative reviews on it.
Mobil 1 ATF is an upgrade over the stock fill.
Other great choices are Redline ATF D4, or Amsoil ATF.
Check the viscosities of some of your choices. You want something with similar properties as the Dextron fill it came with. Some of the heavier choices can cause the synchros to drag until the fluid is all warmed up. Primary reason I'm running Mobil 1.
Per the Service Manual"
MERCON® V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US);
CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)
I use Amsoil.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Section 100-02
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission.
3. Clean the drain plug. Apply threadlock and sealer to the plug threads and install the drain plug.
Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: Before removing the fill plug, clean the area around the fill plug.
Remove the fill plug.
5. Using a oil suction gun, fill the transmission with the specified fluid until it is even with the oil fill plug
hole.
6. Install the fill plug. Start the engine and shift the transmission through all the gears to eliminate any
trapped air in the transmission fluid cooling system.
7. Remove the fill plug.
8. Using a oil suction gun, fill the transmission with the specified fluid until it is even with the oil fill plug
hole.
Transmission capacity is 3.96L (4.18 qt).
9. Apply threadlock and sealer to the plug threads and install the fill plug.
Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
MERCON® V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US);
CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)
I use Amsoil.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Section 100-02
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission.
3. Clean the drain plug. Apply threadlock and sealer to the plug threads and install the drain plug.
Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: Before removing the fill plug, clean the area around the fill plug.
Remove the fill plug.
5. Using a oil suction gun, fill the transmission with the specified fluid until it is even with the oil fill plug
hole.
6. Install the fill plug. Start the engine and shift the transmission through all the gears to eliminate any
trapped air in the transmission fluid cooling system.
7. Remove the fill plug.
8. Using a oil suction gun, fill the transmission with the specified fluid until it is even with the oil fill plug
hole.
Transmission capacity is 3.96L (4.18 qt).
9. Apply threadlock and sealer to the plug threads and install the fill plug.
Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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I just did mine a couple weeks ago and used the amsoil signature series atf multi vehicle and there was a noticeable difference in smoothness of gear engagement.
If you have a TP I would recommend disconnecting the trans cooler lines from the transmission and letting them drain so you can, for the most part ensure you have all the same fluid in there.
If you have a TP I would recommend disconnecting the trans cooler lines from the transmission and letting them drain so you can, for the most part ensure you have all the same fluid in there.
Norton has it correct about draining the cooling lines. Such a small amount will not make a difference. The lines and cooler might hold 1/2 pint.
thanks guys. im probably going to use amsoil then
i do have the track package. how do you fill the transmission back up? the same way as what Raustin0017 said?
thanks
Yep...same as above
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yeah use 3/8ths ratchet to remove the fill plug on the upper left hand side of the tansmission
I haven't tried this, but if I wanted to flush the old oil out of the cooler and lines, I would drain the old oil from the trans, refill with fresh oil and then disconnect the return line from the cooler at the trans. This part is going to take 2 people, start the engine and catch the oil from the return line and shutoff engine after you see about 4 ounces of new oil. Reconnect oil return line and add oil to trans until you reach the correct level.
Caution: Since I haven't tried this procedure, I would be on alert when the car first fires up until I witness the volume and pressure of the stream coming out of the return line. The pump gears don't look very large but unless you don't care if you get hosed down with ATF, I wouldn't go above idle and hopefully you chose your help do to their cat like reflexes and he or she will shut down the engine at the very second they hear your girly screams.
This may help.
Caution: Since I haven't tried this procedure, I would be on alert when the car first fires up until I witness the volume and pressure of the stream coming out of the return line. The pump gears don't look very large but unless you don't care if you get hosed down with ATF, I wouldn't go above idle and hopefully you chose your help do to their cat like reflexes and he or she will shut down the engine at the very second they hear your girly screams.
This may help.
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I went Mobil 1 shortly after purchase and very satisfied. Bought from Auto Zone.
Tom
Tom
I noticed a significant improvement by dumping the OEM and going Amsoil.
I'm sure the Mobil 1 and RP and great too.
-J
I'm sure the Mobil 1 and RP and great too.
-J
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