DIY: Transmission Oil Change

ChrisSlicks · 04-28-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Andyy

Is it much different to change the 7at oil?

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

exactly what I want to know...anyone??

It is quite a bit more complicated for the 7AT. The process is described in the service manual. Because the torque converter retains a considerable amount of fluid they recommend draining the fluid twice, with a expendable refill in-between and a run cycle. Also getting the correct fluid level after the refill can be a bit tricky. It's certainly do-able just a bit fiddly.

If you are interested in doing it download the service manual.

Dwight Frye · 05-10-2012, 06:35 PM

Can the transmission fluid change be done by driving up on Rhino ramps ? Enough clearance to work under the car that way ? Or is it necessary/better to jack it up, and place jackstands to keep the car level ? The ramps & jack I have, the stands I would need to buy.
Thanks

ChrisSlicks · 05-10-2012, 08:33 PM

The car must be level for proper fill, so yes jack stands are the best bet.

Whatever you do don't drive up onto ramps and then try to jack the car or you will probably run yourself over

nmjaxx9 · 05-12-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It is quite a bit more complicated for the 7AT. The process is described in the service manual. Because the torque converter retains a considerable amount of fluid they recommend draining the fluid twice, with a expendable refill in-between and a run cycle. Also getting the correct fluid level after the refill can be a bit tricky. It's certainly do-able just a bit fiddly.

If you are interested in doing it download the service manual.

thanks dude, I will look into this.

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05-10-2012, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 15	Can the transmission fluid change be done by driving up on Rhino ramps ? Enough clearance to work under the car that way ? Or is it necessary/better to jack it up, and place jackstands to keep the car level ? The ramps & jack I have, the stands I would need to buy. Thanks