Hi All,
I've read some good threads here on DIY tranny fluid change and had a few questions. If all of this is contained in a thread, feel free to point me there, I couldn't find one.
1) Is there a step-by-step guide on this site of how to do one (with vids/pics?). I've seen high level ones, but for us newbies more detail would be nice.
2) I've read several times that it is best to drain it and fill it about 3 times or so to get all of the old fluid out. How much time should be in-between changes? A quick drive same day? A week? A month?
3) Do you need to change the filter each time you do #2? Should the filter be changed each time you change the fluid? If so, what filter does everyone recommend?
4) Do you need to jack your car up to change tranny fluid / filter?
5) If my car as the cooler jet installed, does that change where I put the fluid in or any step of the process?
6) What is the best oil to use? I don't mind paying a small premium if I'll see a real ROI in the life of my tranny.
7) I've seen some additives out there which claim to help protect your tranny... items you essentially replace one of your quarts of tranny fluid with this stuff. Does it do anything or is it a scam? If it does help, which one should I get?
7) Lastly, since I'll be draining several times, is it cheaper to just buy a case of the stuff? Anyone know the cheapest place to buy it in bulk?
Thanks!
I've read some good threads here on DIY tranny fluid change and had a few questions. If all of this is contained in a thread, feel free to point me there, I couldn't find one.
1) Is there a step-by-step guide on this site of how to do one (with vids/pics?). I've seen high level ones, but for us newbies more detail would be nice.
2) I've read several times that it is best to drain it and fill it about 3 times or so to get all of the old fluid out. How much time should be in-between changes? A quick drive same day? A week? A month?
3) Do you need to change the filter each time you do #2? Should the filter be changed each time you change the fluid? If so, what filter does everyone recommend?
4) Do you need to jack your car up to change tranny fluid / filter?
5) If my car as the cooler jet installed, does that change where I put the fluid in or any step of the process?
6) What is the best oil to use? I don't mind paying a small premium if I'll see a real ROI in the life of my tranny.
7) I've seen some additives out there which claim to help protect your tranny... items you essentially replace one of your quarts of tranny fluid with this stuff. Does it do anything or is it a scam? If it does help, which one should I get?
7) Lastly, since I'll be draining several times, is it cheaper to just buy a case of the stuff? Anyone know the cheapest place to buy it in bulk?
Thanks!