its time for my outtie for some fresh tranny fluids, tranny engagement w/ the engine is gettin rough. question is, how much tranny fluids ?(quarts) about 3-4 qts.??[:-]

 

The bit below is from the service manual. The procedure for changing it is not exactly straight forward either. There are two drains. One with engine running. I get the impression they prefer a flush machine.

ITEMS SPECIFIED LUBRICANTS QUANTITY dm3(qt)
Transmission
fluid
F4A4B DIAMOND ATF SP III 7.7 (8.1)
W4A4B 8.1 (8.6)
Transfer oil Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 90 0.55 (0.58)

 

so we are talkin 3 qt. of fluids. thnx...

 

I think it is 8.1 or 8.6 depending on the transmission ID. Probably 8.6 for AWD. I'll check again.

 

8.1 qts.??? i, think thats too much....that might be the fluid reservoir capacity..[X(]

 

awweee its non awd....thnx

 

Here are the instructions for the fluid change. I checked and there are definitely two different transmission models. I can't seem to find which number is FWD and which one is AWD. Will check some more.


TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE M1231021500046
If you have an transmission fluid changer, use this changer to
replace the transmission fluid. If you do not have an transmis-
sion fluid changer, replace the transmission fluid by the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Disconnect the hose shown in the illustration which
connects the transaxle and the oil cooler (inside the
radiator). Place a container under the hose to collect the
discharge.
CAUTION
The engine should be stopped within one minute after it is
started. If all the transmission fluid has drained out before
then, the engine should be stopped at that point.
2. Start the engine and let the transmission fluid drain out.
(Running conditions: "N" range with engine idling)
Approximately 3.5 dm3 (3.7 quarts) of transmission
fluid should be removed.
3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the transaxle case
to drain the transmission fluid.
Approximately 2.0 dm3 (2.1 quarts) of transmission
fluid should be removed.
4. Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N⋅m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)
CAUTION
Stop pouring if the full volume of transmission fluid cannot
be added.
5. Add new transmission fluid (DIAMOND ATF SP III) through
the oil filter tube.
Approximately 5.5 dm3 (5.8 quarts) of transmission
fluid should be added.
6. Repeat the procedure in Step 2. (to pump out the rest of the
contaminated transmission fluid)
7. Add new transmission fluid (DIAMOND ATF SP III) through
the oil filter tube.
Approximately 3.5 dm3 (3.7 quarts) of transmission
fluid should be added.
NOTE: Check for contamination or a burnt odor. If the trans-
mission fluid is still contaminated or burnt, repeat Steps 6
and 7 before proceeding to Step 8.

 

weeewww....thats a lot of work!! esp. disconnecting the hose section of the oil cooler. hey thnx for that info.

 

whats up w/ the tranny fluid changer??? what is that??[:-] am' still hangin and tryin to figure how i, will commence...but got my self 4 qts. of B&M auto tranny fluids.

 

Do not use B&M auto trans fluid. Use only Mitsu Dia SP III.