Sometimes the fill plugs can seize due to over-tightening or rust on older vehicles and you want to ensure that you will be able fill the transmission before draining. Step 4 Remove the drain plug and drain the oil to the oil pan. Clean the drain plug with a rag. It is very important to use the torque wrench here. Step 5 Fully remove the fill plug. Assemble the hand pump and attach the fill tube end to the transmission fill hole. The hand pump I used has a small clip on the end that secures it to the opening.
Place the pickup end of the pump into the new quart of oil and pump the oil into the transmission. Continue adding oil until oil just begins to overflow the fill hole. At this point the transmission is topped off. Wipe off any excess oil, clean the fill plug and re-tighten the plug with washer to ft-lbs.
Chris Simmons is a race car driver, instructor, business owner and all around gearhead. His passion for motorsport started in the drifting community and progressed into wheel to wheel racing of all kinds. When off track Chris can be found training and working on a myriad of projects. After a hiatus from writing, he is back to share his passion, knowledge and experience in regard to motorsports on and off the track. Interval and Oils The manual recommends changing the transmission fluid every x miles.
Procedure Step 1 Before beginning you will need to remove both engine diapers. The transmission drain bolt. Alternate view showing the drain bolt on the transmission. Note the placement of the hydraulic jack under the rear motor mount. Third view showing the transmission fill left and drain right bolts.
Note the placement of the jack on the rear motor mount. Close-up of the transmission drain bolt. This bolt should be loosened first before draining the transmission fluid. It is tight but wiggles out easily.
Some folks just dump in 2 quarts of oil. Others open the drain plug below and fill until fluid comes out. There are several drain plugs on the trans. The oil does NOT fill up the transmission. Waste oil can be taken to almost any auto parts store. Both AutoZone and Advance will accept it.
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