Tranny flush

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  1. The Crowing

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    Ok, trans sat for who knows how long so it would be best to do a fluid change.

    First time doing one, so what I need is where is the drain plug? How much do I put in? And what do you guys usually use for fluid?
     
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    I forgot, i used some type of synthetic dexron Type II? i THINK lol.

    drain plug is on the bottom of the transmission's oil pan. I decided to drop mine. took a while lol, but not neccessary. but i found out alot of schit was under there lol


    i filled mine via automatic dippy stick.
     
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    One plug on the bottom, one on the side. Side is what, a 17mm.?

    Bottoms usually bigger like a 21-22mm.

    Mine took just over 2 qts of generic 90wt gear oil.

    Tip--Instead of trying to bottle fill in the side plug...
    Drain it,

    remove the side plug and shifter. Pour oil in the shifter until it pours out the plug. Then put it back together. :waytogo:
     
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    wait a minute, does he have a manual or an auto? lol
     
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    I usually just use olive oil, its got less fat then reg veggie oil...
    only 2 qts ?!?!? I just filled mine and it took the whole gallon ?!?...

    no but seriously, it depends on what trans you have to tell what fluid you need.
     
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    well snap, drain it, plug it, shifter remove, pour, shifter on.


    I learned that from the 4WD trucks, easiest way!
     

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