auto tranny fluid
#21
01-13-2006, 01:01 PM
RE: auto tranny fluid
well, thats what exactly what i, did....just unplug it, drain it. awwweee yeah, mitsu sold me 5 bottles of tranny fluids. mitsu. sez' to fill em' up w/ 4 + 1/2 quarts. funny ehh? list sez 3 some quarts.....now who's right here??[:-]
#25
01-28-2006, 12:54 PM
RE: auto tranny fluid
@ 30,000 mi. i, changed my tranny fluid. that brings you another 30,000 miles to eat before your next service.
#26
01-28-2006, 12:58 PM
RE: auto tranny fluid
by the way, use only mitsu. A.T.F. and yeah, 4 quarts and a pint is the exact amount of fluids. ( you will notice drippings and smell fluid if, the resevoir is over fill) 4qts. pint or below pint line is the exact.( no over flow)
#28
01-28-2006, 01:31 PM
RE: auto tranny fluid
ORIGINAL: dirtwagon
Whew, I was pretty sure it wasn't due yet, but glad to hear for certain. I'm pretty sure fuel filter is due at that time too along with a host of other items.
Whew, I was pretty sure it wasn't due yet, but glad to hear for certain. I'm pretty sure fuel filter is due at that time too along with a host of other items.
#29
03-03-2008, 12:02 AM
RE: auto tranny fluid
I just did my first ATF fluid change today on my 04 AWD using the instructions below taken from the shop manual.
It went pretty well for my first time.
The tube was a bitch to get off, as expected.
The only problem I ran into was that when I started the engine to drain from the tube, fluid came shooting out from both the tube and the spout sticking out of the radiator the tube had been connected to. Wasn't expecting that! So I had two ATF streams squirting in two directions, neither of which landed in my drain pan initially. I ended up putting a short piece of plastic tubing on the radiator spout to direct the flow.
The whole procedure seems a little convoluted. I assume the reason is to try and flush out all the old fluid, most of which will remain in the torque converter if you were to just use the drain plug. I think the idea is to repeat the process until you see the new fluid draining out, indicating you've flushed out all the old stuff.
Despite all the "approximate" draining and filling, somehow my level ended up about right. So I called it a day!
It went pretty well for my first time.
The tube was a bitch to get off, as expected.
The only problem I ran into was that when I started the engine to drain from the tube, fluid came shooting out from both the tube and the spout sticking out of the radiator the tube had been connected to. Wasn't expecting that! So I had two ATF streams squirting in two directions, neither of which landed in my drain pan initially. I ended up putting a short piece of plastic tubing on the radiator spout to direct the flow.
The whole procedure seems a little convoluted. I assume the reason is to try and flush out all the old fluid, most of which will remain in the torque converter if you were to just use the drain plug. I think the idea is to repeat the process until you see the new fluid draining out, indicating you've flushed out all the old stuff.
Despite all the "approximate" draining and filling, somehow my level ended up about right. So I called it a day!
ORIGINAL: Outlander
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.
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.
