how do you change trans fluide?
Aug 21, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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From: Covington KY
how do you change trans fluide?
what tool do you use to drain this and how do you do it? i have a suction gun to shoot the 5w 30 in but dont have a tool to drain it. i can not find a tool big enough
Aug 21, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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From: Angier nc
if you have a six speed there is a drain plug in the bottom of the case.
Aug 21, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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From: Covington KY
ya but i cant get the right size wrench to fit in the whole and its a 6spd
Aug 21, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Before you drain, be sure you can get the fill plug out first. Nothing like having a dry trans and no way to get the oil back in.
Aug 21, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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This is the tool you need, found this pic on the Snap On website, but didn't find a specific ZF tool.
Aug 21, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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From: Covington KY
ok great, I have been to a napa and a autozone looking for the tool i need and have not had any luck.
Aug 21, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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From: Lakewood CO
I found the socket at Checker. Go to another parts store, someone will have it.
Dave
Aug 22, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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From: State of Confusion
It takes a 17 mm allen wrench, I picked one up at Sears. I'm sure it will be less money than the Snap-On tool, they're excellant tools, just very expensive.
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Aug 22, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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From: Woodway TX
That's what I did, but make sure you can get the plug out first, like everyone says. Sometimes it's a real bugger!