Do you have to completely drain and fill ATF cooler?
For instance, when the drain plug is removed the only fluid drained is that in the pan. This is only meant to replenish/refresh the system, not totally drain and refill it. A flush machine is required to completely drain and fill, or you must remove the return line from your cooler and drain, refill 2-3 quarts at a time.
How do you drain and refill an automatic transmission?
Upon pumping the required amount into the AT with the bottle pump (or funnel and hose), replace the fill plug and start the engine. While the truck idles, move the shift lever through ALL of the gear positions to circulate the fluid. Return the gear selector to Park.
How to drain and refill a landcruiser auto?
Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning OFF. Move the shift lever through the entire gear range to circulate fluid. Wait for 30 seconds with the engine idling. Stop the engine. Remove the refill plug and add fluid. Reinstall the refill plug. Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning OFF.
How to drain / refill automatic transmission Toyota Tacoma?
I strongly recommend anyone who tries this should consult the Toyota Factory Service Manual for further clarification, and become competent in getting the truck to enter the temp check mode before attempting any drain/fill, but honestly it is only a little more involved than a typical oil change for anyone with moderate mechanical ability.
How does a drain and fill work on a transmission?
With a drain and fill, you are only removing about half of the fluid from the transmission via the drain bolt, replacing it, and then adding the same amount of new fluid that came out. Then, drive the car for a day or two, drain the fluid again, and replace with new fluid.
For instance, when the drain plug is removed the only fluid drained is that in the pan. This is only meant to replenish/refresh the system, not totally drain and refill it. A flush machine is required to completely drain and fill, or you must remove the return line from your cooler and drain, refill 2-3 quarts at a time.
How long does it take to refill automatic transmission fluid?
After approximately 14 mins of idling (my fluid originally was at room temp of 13*C or 56*F) the AT Temp light finally illuminated, indicating the AT fluid was at the correct temperature for a fluid level check (sometimes it will flicker for several seconds, then illuminate steadily).
How to change transmission fluid in GM 4L60E?
Change the filter. Clean the pan. Put pan back with new gasket. Torque bolts in 3 steps. 50, 80 and 100 inch lbs. 6. Jack transmission up, remove the 1.25 inch block and lower it. Put the mount hex nut back and tighten to 30 ft-lbs.