Tranny fluid and filter change?
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From: Dayton, Ohio
@timekop:
I would answer no to drilling the the hole while still on the vehicle... but this is just my $0.02.
--If any filings from the drill process don't come out with the old fluid and get into the transmission pump, clutch packs, simpson gears or valve body you could have a major disaster.
--How will you protect the drill underneath from being ruined by the trans fluid as you create the hole and how would you prevent the drill (before it dies) from spraying trans fluid all over the immediate area.
You could do it manually but then the mess will still be enormous and all over you.
I would answer no to drilling the the hole while still on the vehicle... but this is just my $0.02.
--If any filings from the drill process don't come out with the old fluid and get into the transmission pump, clutch packs, simpson gears or valve body you could have a major disaster.
--How will you protect the drill underneath from being ruined by the trans fluid as you create the hole and how would you prevent the drill (before it dies) from spraying trans fluid all over the immediate area.
You could do it manually but then the mess will still be enormous and all over you.
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From: South GA
Sry. no drain pan bolt on mine (yet) but when I do it will be one of those simple drain bolts you can buy at any auto parts store in the "help" section. They are usually in red packaging. At least around here they are.
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From: Southern Illinois
I did a fluid/filter change on my tranny yesterday which turned in to today. I got everything back together and went to start the engine...no gears. Dropped it again today and found the flat filter neck wasn't sealed in the upper body good. So, after using the other end of the hammer, I sealed it properly and the truck is back up shifting a lot smoother, without the dreadful pause before going into gear.