I'm planning on changing my tranny fluid tomorrow in my MN6. After searching on this topic, I have found that there is a drain and fill plug, how do I know which is which? I'm assuming they don't say drain and fill on them. Also, I only have a set of rhino ramps. Can I do it by just lifting the back of the car? And if so, how will I know when its completely full?

 

I don't think you'll have any problem finding the drain plug as it's on the bottom of the tranny and it'd be a hell of a thing if you could fill it from there.

The car needs to be level when you fill it - use ramps or stands on all four corners. It's full when it starts dribbling out of the fill hole.

 

Agree with Patches.
- Car needs to be level. Put all four wheels up on Rhino Ramps.
- Drain plug is lower passenger side corner - obviously at the bottom.
- Fill plug is half way up on drivers side - obviously higher than drain plug.
- Fill until the fluid is at the level of the fill plug hole. Should take just under 4 quarts.

Use a Dexron III fluid. I use AMSOIL ATF.

 

Okay, I will get the car up level. Now the question I have is, is there any other place to support the car in the front and back except for the designated jackpoints that require the hockey pucks? I'm assuming I can jack it up between the A arms in the front or back and then throw jack stands under the A arms?

 

I do not like working under the car unless it is on Rhino Ramps. If you put it on jack stands, I'd consider using your two Rhino Ramps in the rear for added protection.
The service manual does not list the a-arms as jack locations. The front and rear aluminum crossmembers are listed with the following cautions:
- do not allow jack or jack stands to come in contact with the oil pan.
- span at least two ribs on the crossmembers
- preferred location in the front is under the bolt near the outer edge of the crossmember
- preferred location in the rear is at the outer edge of the crossmember
- be sure to place a block or pad between the jack lift pad and the vehicle.
I've found a 2x4 will cover two spans of the crossmembers on the front and rear.

 

Yes, you can jack from the center of the crossmembers and place them on jack stands if you can get your jack in there. You may have to drive onto some 2x10's to get it under the front crossmember.

From the manual:

Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Caution
To help avoid personal injury, always use jack stands when you are working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.

Caution
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

Notice
When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.

Before you begin any lifting procedure, be sure the vehicle is on a clean, hard, level surface. Be sure all the lifting equipment meets weight standards and is in good working order. Be sure all the vehicle loads are equally distributed and secure. If you are only supporting the vehicle at the frame side rails, make sure the lifting equipment does not put too much stress on or weaken the frame side rails.

If you use any other lifting methods than those called out, take special care not to damage the fuel tanks, the exhaust system or the underbody.

Notice
When you are jacking the vehicle at the front locations, be certain that the jack or the jack lift pad does not contact the front fascia, front fascia air dam, or the front fenders. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage may result. When jacking at selected front locations additional clearance may be required for the jacking points.


FIGURE Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Locations(c)



(1) Preferred Vehicle Jacking Locations
(2) Optional Vehicle Jacking Locations
(3) Frame Contact Hoist Locations, Optional Vehicle Jacking Locations
(4) Suspension Contact Hoist Locations