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Title: Just Done auto Box fluid
Post by: Big_Al on 29 March 2008, 20:04:32
Changed Auto box fluid and filter today. Removed both sumps on Thursday got in a right mess , fluid mostly went into drain tray, but quite a bit went astray. Did not realise that another litre or so  comes out when you take the filter off. Also put sumps back on with just a couple of bolts and left it until this morning to drain fully. Found another litre and half had drained into main sump.

I must thank whoever it was on here :y :y who suggested using a funnel and length of hose down from the engine bay into side of box to re-fill.When I topped  it up last summer, it took me about an hour to get half a litre in. This way I got 7 litres in, in about 10 mins and did not spill any at all. Put 4 litres in then started engine to add rest. Removed hose and about quarter litre came out to meet correct  level.

Been for quick spin & transmission seems so much smoother.

GOOD JOB DONE ----   Cheers Guys  :y :y :y
Title: Re: Just Done auto Box fluid
Post by: Marie on 29 March 2008, 20:10:56
Well done Mate. :y

Dont half stink though the ATF! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Just Done auto Box fluid
Post by: Big_Al on 29 March 2008, 20:14:06
Yes Marie,  Been sleeping by myself since Thursday !  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Just Done auto Box fluid
Post by: Albatross on 29 March 2008, 20:15:12
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Changed Auto box fluid and filter today. Removed both sumps on Thursday got in a right mess , fluid mostly went into drain tray, but quite a bit went astray. Did not realise that another litre or so  comes out when you take the filter off. Also put sumps back on with just a couple of bolts and left it until this morning to drain fully. Found another litre and half had drained into main sump.

I must thank whoever it was on here :y :y who suggested using a funnel and length of hose down from the engine bay into side of box to re-fill.When I topped  it up last summer, it took me about an hour to get half a litre in. This way I got 7 litres in, in about 10 mins and did not spill any at all. Put 4 litres in then started engine to add rest. Removed hose and about quarter litre came out to meet correct  level.

Been for quick spin & transmission seems so much smoother.

GOOD JOB DONE ----   Cheers Guys  :y :y :y


Boy am I glad I stumbled accross this thread and added it to my favourites before tackling this job next week! :y
Title: Re: Just Done auto Box fluid
Post by: Auto Addict on 29 March 2008, 20:55:21
Well done :y
Title: Re: Just Done auto Box fluid
Post by: Debs. on 29 March 2008, 21:17:58
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Changed Auto box fluid and filter today. Removed both sumps on Thursday got in a right mess , fluid mostly went into drain tray, but quite a bit went astray. Did not realise that another litre or so  comes out when you take the filter off. Also put sumps back on with just a couple of bolts and left it until this morning to drain fully. Found another litre and half had drained into main sump.

I must thank whoever it was on here :y :y who suggested using a funnel and length of hose down from the engine bay into side of box to re-fill.When I topped  it up last summer, it took me about an hour to get half a litre in. This way I got 7 litres in, in about 10 mins and did not spill any at all. Put 4 litres in then started engine to add rest. Removed hose and about quarter litre came out to meet correct  level.

Been for quick spin & transmission seems so much smoother.

GOOD JOB DONE ----   Cheers Guys  :y :y :y

 :y Well done Big Al......`gonna be doing mine soon, so nice to read the hints and that there`s a noticeable difference in the gearbox afterwards!  :y
Title: Re: Just Done auto Box fluid
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 29 March 2008, 22:02:27
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Well done Mate. :y

Dont half stink though the ATF! ;D ;D

Burning ATF stinks even worse!
And means one thing........your autobox is fubared.

Well done Big Al  :y
Title: Re: Just Done auto Box fluid
Post by: albitz on 29 March 2008, 23:32:21
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Changed Auto box fluid and filter today. Removed both sumps on Thursday got in a right mess , fluid mostly went into drain tray, but quite a bit went astray. Did not realise that another litre or so  comes out when you take the filter off. Also put sumps back on with just a couple of bolts and left it until this morning to drain fully. Found another litre and half had drained into main sump.

I must thank whoever it was on here :y :y who suggested using a funnel and length of hose down from the engine bay into side of box to re-fill.When I topped  it up last summer, it took me about an hour to get half a litre in. This way I got 7 litres in, in about 10 mins and did not spill any at all. Put 4 litres in then started engine to add rest. Removed hose and about quarter litre came out to meet correct  level.

Been for quick spin & transmission seems so much smoother.

GOOD JOB DONE ----   Cheers Guys  :y :y :y

 :y Well done Big Al......`gonna be doing mine soon, so nice to read the hints and that there`s a noticeable difference in the gearbox afterwards!  :y
you might want to tuck your hair into a shower cap before you start :y ;D ;D