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Old 06-29-2011, 10:40 PM
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the fluid i removed was burned all most dark red on the edge of being brown today i drained the fluid my question is how do i replace the rest of the fluid i was told buy a few good transmission places that they do not recommend transmission flushes that it does worst then it does good do i just add the fluid and change it in 30k please i need advice.
 
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Old 06-29-2011, 11:20 PM
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Drop the pan, change the filter, replace the fluid in the pan. Wait a few weeks. Do it again!. This will slowly replace all fluid. Its better than a flush.
 
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Old 06-29-2011, 11:45 PM
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In my best opinion, drop the pan, change the filter and re-install...The only way to actually drain all the fluid or exchange it is with a Machine, dealer or private shop...as a diy'er just drop the pan change filter and use some good atf.
 
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Do yourself a favor. Buy a pump and pump the fluid out the dipstick the second and third time.
 
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Old 06-30-2011, 08:48 AM
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I bought a new pan with a drain plug in it, so when I changed my fluid I installed the new pan, then I would drive for 100miles pull the plug and refill, I did that 3x so with the laws of diminishing returns(some of the drained fluid would be the new fluid I just put in) I ended up with around 85% new fluid in it,
 


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