yes thats right manuals are different

ok hard shifting or every 30,000 miles you will want/need to do this.
here are the steps to changing your autofluid/filter.
[align=left]1.the fluid should be changed and the magnent(if equiped) and cleaned[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]2.raise the front of the vehicle and support it on jackstands.if you do not have jackstands then a jack should be fine if in proper spot.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]3.position the oil catch can under the fluid pan.[/align][align=left]the pan should be black and has 15 bolts on it.its around a foot long and maybe 6 inches wide.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]4.since the drain pan does not have a plug things can get very messy and sou s e-plenty of precautions.loosen but dont remove the bolts.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]5.remove all but 2 bolts on the same side so the pan can drain.if the pan does not come offu s e-a soft faced mallet to break the seal and the remaining bolts will prevent it from seperating from the transaxle.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]6.when it has finished draining, remove the two bolts and the pan.[/align][align=left]INFOn 2000 and 2001 models,remove the filter bolts.on all models seperate the filter by lowering it strait down.also remove the gasket(2000 and 2001 models) or o-ring seal(2002 and later models)[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]7.carefully remove all traces of old sealant from the pan,transaxle body(be carefull not to nick or gouge the sealing surfaces) and the bolts.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]8.clean the pan and the magnet located inside the pan with a clean lint free cloth moistened with solvent.dont forget to place the magnent back in its proper place at the bottom of the pan.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]9.fit the new filter in place with a new o-ring installed on the transaxle valve body.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]10.apply a 1/8-inch (3 mm) bead of RTV sealant to the pan sealing surface.stay on the inboard side of the bolt holes.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]11.position the pan on the transaxle and install the bolts.tighten the torque in a criss cross pattern.work up to the final torque in three or four steps.allow time for the RTV sealant to dry.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]12.lower it and add 3 quarts of specified fluid to the transaxle.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]13.start the engine and let it run at least 2 minutes and check for leaks around the pan.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]14.with the engine running and the brakes applied move the shift lever through each of the gear possitions and end at park.cheack the fluid on the dip stick and make sure it reads just up to the add mark.do not over fill just make sure its to the add mark.[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]13.drive the vehicle untill it reaches normal operating temps and re check the fluid levels untill the fluid reaches hot[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]14.the old fluid drained can not bereusedand can be disposed of.[/align]

good luck everyone trying to do this because i just did and me and the guys had a kick.lol
its really fun and will improve shifting,i hope some of you will take this info andu s e-it because i did and it helped.good luck to anyone who uses this.

N30N,

 

I'm pretty sure it's 4 quarts of ATX fluid

 

im the only one who doesthis(slackers).LOL

 

Is it a 'thank' you that you want?....Thanks N30N!!! This was a great write up!! lol

 

bout time lol j/k.do this guys and it will help...

 

I think it is too... I have even heard some people claim it is 5, but that may be a bit high. I have a 5-spd so I cant say first-hand, but hey N30N you might want to double-check that fluid level.

 

will do

 

car manual says 3 bottles ofATFfor 2000-2003 models(neon)
this is the looks on it but it is recommended 3 bottles but you can re-check it after the car temp is normal to add more...
[/align]The excessive heat in the transmission has caused the fluid to deteriorate. The color changes and the smell is morelik3 lacquer. This causes problems down the road because that old fluid has lost its detergent quality and shear friction quality. The longer you wait the old fluid will cause the transmission to fail. Do your self and the transmission a favour and change the fluid before its too late.fresh ATF can make your gearbox perform young beyond its years.






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Automatic trans filter kits normally contain a gasket for the pan in addition to the filter and its O-ring.


Fluid drains better at operating temp. Raise and secure the vehicle, then lay down a tarp, cardboard or a newspaper under at least a 2-gallon catch pan. Next, remove the bolts from one side of the transmission pan, being cautious of hot exhaust parts and fluid.


Gradually loosen the other bolts, which should allow the pan to tilt and begin to drain. Once all bolts are removed, lower the pan and dump the remaining fluid into the drain pan. Gently break the gasket seal with a screwdriver if necessary.


Clean the gasket surfaces on both the pan and the transmission housing. Inspect the pan for metal shavings or other signs of internal damage then clean it with solvent.


Remove the old filter and O-ring. The filter contains fluid, so keep the drain pan underneath.


Install the new filter, making sure that its O-ring seats in the appropriate orifice.


Attach the new gasket to the pan with oil-soluable grease?not gasket sealer or adhesive.


Refer to the service manual about thread sealer on any or all of the trans-pan bolts then screw in all fasteners finger-tight.


Torque the pan bolts to spec in a spiral pattern starting at the center. Maximum torque is often about 12 lb.-ft.


Lower the vehicle and fill the transmission with the recommended amount of fluid.


Start the vehicle, warm it up, then shut it off and check for leaks. If leak-free, run the vehicle up to operating temperature on level ground, move the shifter through all gears, return to Park, and check the dipstickwhil3the engine idles. [/align][/align][/align]