Automatic Transmission Fluid Change. This is the complete guide on how to change the transmission fluid in your car or truck! I give you valuable tips like tightening the bolts on the transmission valve body gasket so you get crisper shifts or using silicone on the rubber gasket to hold it in place.
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Hey Chris how are bro I always looks at your vedeo and really learnt alots,would you please post up a vedeo how you will change the filter and transmission oil on a jeep compass latitude 2016 2.4l ,my name is munesh thz
Is this similar to what mechanics nowadays ball a transmission service? Which is a glorified transmission flush..
Appreciate your how to video Chris fix…. Completed ATF service today…..still brown so might do a drain and fill next time I change engine oil
I'm learning so much from you every day, sir! Thank you!
Isnt your car supposed to be level when doing transmission fluid?
Iv3r never drained/changed the fluid or filter in a transmission before. I asked one of the lead mechanics at the garage I used to work at if it was necessary to put a little bit of tranny fluid in the filter before installing it. Is that even necessary?
My OCD with projects is loving this. Such a straightforward and detailed video. I really appreciate that you painted the pan when you didn’t have to. That tells me that you have high standards and your content is reliable. Thanks for this!
Please do more Honda videos..
How do I know when to change transmission fluid?
Is it ok to change the oil and not the filter with a “lifelong transmission “? Like my mazda cx5 2015
Why not use the trans cooler line to pump the rest of the fluid out?
So can u change transmission fluid with car turn off
what gasket adhesive do you recommend for cork gaskets?
I’ve spent 3 hours scraping at the gasket 🥲
My newer car has "lifetime" ATF. It doesn't even have a dipstick to check the transmission fluid. I find it very difficult to believe that any fluid on an automobile is supposed to last the entire lifetime of the vehicle. I have heard of people doing drain & fills on these closed system lifetime transmissions, but I have yet to see anyone make a video on how to do it. Was just curious if you could make a video on how to do a drain & fill on one of these newer transmissions, please. I find your videos extremely helpful and you have already helped me save a ton of money by doing my own car work, as opposed to taking it to the stealership. Thank you!
Question – Im looking at buying a used 2008 Nissan xterra X Sport Utility 4D 4.0 V6 with automatic transmission. He is asking $7,500. Its a year with the smod radiator leaking into transmission destroying both issue. Mileage on it currently is around 97,000 miles. Seller im talking with just bought the xterra less than a year ago after his wife totaled one of their other cars so they bought the xterra to help them in their move from florida to california where they and i are now. They say they dont need the additional vehicle as they also have other. I asked if they or previous owner already replaced the radiator and / or transmission given the xterra being one of years nissan made the badly designed radiators that can leak into transmission and vise versa.
He said he does not know if either were replaced, but he hasnt replaced either.
But he proudly said paid the nissan mechanic dealership to do a radiator or transmission flush. Yet from what Ive read its actually recommended to not flush the transmission in these old of xterras as it can damage transmission. Full replacement of transmission fluids being the more recommended safer option.
So given assuming its the original transmission and radiator, and dealership at least gave the xterra a transmission flush instead of replacement, and unknown previous maintenence and repair and issues history before he bought it last year, i am wondering if its likely its going to fail soon?
Or if it can likely continue working good for many years without needintg to replace transmission and or radiator within just a few years?
I test drove it briefly and didnt notice anything obviously slipping, stalling, etc. But I only drove it maybe 10 or 15 minutes and forgot to try out the additional low gear options.
And if there is no leaking at this point between radiator and transmission ( and how do i know for sure ) is it safe for me to just replace radiator and do transmission and radiiator change of fluids ( not another flush )? And this will prevent transmission being damaged, and is it reasonable to expect these transmissions to then last at least another 1000,000 miles before needing replaced?
At 1:30 into the video you say that if the fluid is black, burnt, or has metallic specks only do a change or leave alone, but don't flush because flushing is going to remove all that suspended clutch material and could cause your transmission to slip. Don't you want to actually do a flush at that point. Won't changing the fluid be the process that removes the suspended material? Can you confirm, correct or clarify. Thanks.
In Malaysia they deliberately make it uneasy to get the equipment such as torque wrenches, tran oil filters etc …. whereas to change the cylinder oil it's pretty easy
You're videos are very informative. Thank you for all these guides.
Thank you Chris!
Never understand why no drain plug in the transmission
If your transmission doesn't slip go ahead and do a fluthere's 12 qt of oil.
Now, if you just do a filter change and add 5 qt, you just contemanated your transmission fluid. You need to change all of it all twelve quartz
Can I do a fill and drain from regular oil to synthetic? I have a 2014 Ford Edge Sport with a sealed transmission
First time changing my gasket and filter and my transmission blew up now I have neutral gears
I changed all the oil and it wont runs🥲
hmm would be smart to put a drain bolt when you got the pan off no??
You sure do great Videos. But I need some help will getting the right fluid. I just got a used 2014 Buick, Encore, 85 k miles, and I want to change Trans fluid. The owners manual states, use orginal Dexron VI Trans. fluid which I think is non-synthetic. But I don't know if the Fluid has ever been changed and if so I don't know what fluid was used. Please help. Would it matter if I start the changing process and maybe mixing Synthetic with Non-synthetic.
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Thanks bro!
9:35 I seen that u used silicone paste for the gasket to make it tacky and on another video for brake change you used it for the slide pins to make it lubricated, was this right or? Cause I used this for mine I notice it wasn’t as loose or free as it was but I haven’t had any problems was it supposed to be a different type of silicone.
Hey, could you do a video of how to change transmission fluid on cars with sealed transmissions that don't even have dipsticks for trans fluid?
Wow, Chris..thank you! I'm 75 & I'm in the process of collecting info & parts to do this ATF/filter change. I know I can do this, but must prepare & understand all 5 steps you so beautifully described. I'm stoked.
Dont Tighten The Bolts at 8 Ft. Lbs….
I broke a bolt
What happens if u pour the fluid before draining it?
For those who want a Complete (Trans, Torque Converter, and Radiator-Cooler) fluid exchange vs an approx 40% pan exchange, the following 2007 RAV4 approach SHOULD be applicable to Most makes and models:
1.) Remove the plastic shield under the front of the vehicle. Note, new assorted plastic push-clips are recommended.
2.) The radiator cooler transmission fluid out-fall is on the drivers side approx 3/4" OD, 3/8" ID rubber hose with spring clasp clamp — EASY to see and access!
3.) Disconnect the hose and attach an extension line to a translucent 1gal jug in an catch pan (for overflow/spills).
4.) The steel return line may drip into a second catch pan.
5.) Snuggly attach a clear extension line to the dip-stick tube with a funnel. (I inserted a clear plastic kitchen "baster" keeping the refill level from overflowing at top of the "baster"/funnel).
6.) Start the engine and put in gear (automatic) until approx 1/2 gal OLD is collected and turn off engine.
7.) Fill approx 1/2 gal NEW.
8.) Repeat for approx 2 1/2 gals until bright pink is dispensing.
9.) Reattach radiator/trans Return line.
10.) Adjust fluid level to the low side of the "Cold" mark on dip-stick (so you can top-off to the Hot mark).
11.) Drive vehicle until transmission is up to approx 115 deg. F and adjust fluid level to "Hot" mark.
12.) Reattach the plastic shield using new plastic push-pins.
13.) This should replace the Trans, Torque Converter, and Radiator Cooler with ALL New Fluid.
NOTE: For Sealed transmissions attach an extension line with funnel to the steel Return line (instead of the non-existent "dip-stick tube").
Happy motoring!
Hi Chris why some transmissions use different oil type from others like ford and GM
I notice you always say "foot pounds and inch pounds" 1 what is that and 2 how do you know how many to apply in each scenario? 🤔
What about Lexus RX 400h 2006, do I need to change it?
you make it seem so easy, then when you're actually under the vehicle getting waterboarded by transmission fluid its.. not