Do all automatic transmissions have drain plugs?
Some automatic transmissions do have drain plugs on the side of the pan only. Drain plugs are not used on the bottom of automatic transmission pans because the plugs become the low point of the transmission and if scraped by a bump in the road etc., the plug could leak.
How do you drain the transmission fluid from a torque converter?
This is done by putting a big breaker bar and socket or very large box end wrench on the pulley nut located at the front end of the crankshaft. Then remove the drain plug and let the converter drain into a drain pan. When it’s empty, retighten to the torque figure specified in the factory shop manual.
What’s the best way to drain transmission fluid?
Drain the fluid. To drain the fluid, you’ll either unscrew the drain bolt or remove the pan and the fluid will start draining immediately. It’s likely that you’ll get some fluid on your hands (it’s almost impossible to avoid this), but you can make sure that you keep your face and chest out of the way to minimize the spillage.
Where is the transmission fluid pan on a front wheel drive car?
Locate the transmission fluid pan. The pan will be attached to the bottom of the transmission with six to eight bolts, so you’ll have to crawl underneath the vehicle to locate it. For front-wheel drive vehicles, the transmission is typically situated left-to-right under the engine bay.
Where is the transmission located in a rear wheel drive car?
If your car is rear-wheel-drive, the transmission will be mounted underneath the car behind the engine. Gears: Even though you’re not shifting them, an automatic transmission has gears. They are broken into main gears and planetary gears. You need all of these to be able to drive.
Where do you check for transmission fluid leaks?
Unless it’s been changed to a non-dyed fluid, your car will have red transmission fluid. Here are a few places to check for leaks: At the filler tube base. At the drain hole underneath the transmission. Between the transmission and the engine. At the selector shaft – the rod that connects your gear shift to the transmission.