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Re: atf change
« Reply #15 on: 23 April 2008, 13:39:37 »
jpat,ordered, and on there way. before noon tomorrow  :y :y

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Re: atf change
« Reply #16 on: 23 April 2008, 15:55:21 »
Great. :y

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Re: atf change
« Reply #17 on: 23 April 2008, 22:54:06 »
May i hijack the thread a second,

What would be the benefit of changing the ATF in my auto if it hasnt been done in 12 years?

Will i notice anything smoother?

End of Hijack/

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Re: atf change
« Reply #18 on: 23 April 2008, 23:01:36 »
Carrying on the hijack .. :)

My reasons for doing the partial change/filter change are quite simple ....

Although VX say the box is filled for life, the ATF acts as a lubricant, it collects any dirt/wear particles, it is subject to quite severe temperature changes, and it is never "checked"

As I believe that oil changes are the best "maintenance" an engine can ever get.. the same logic applies to the gearbox .. a little "preventative maintenance" now may ... just may ...  give it a longer and "happier" life. I also don't know what previous owners have done with the car.

For the overall cost I think it's worth it, so it gets done around 75,000 miles

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Re: atf change
« Reply #19 on: 23 April 2008, 23:22:01 »
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May i hijack the thread a second,

What would be the benefit of changing the ATF in my auto if it hasnt been done in 12 years?

Will i notice anything smoother?

End of Hijack/

Jon

Well I noticed the difference on my 5 year old car with 63K on it, the gearchanges were far smoother.  :y
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Re: atf change
« Reply #20 on: 23 April 2008, 23:23:50 »
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good enough for me :)

full change or just 5 litres from main sump?
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Re: atf change
« Reply #21 on: 23 April 2008, 23:27:43 »
Very hard to change much more than 6L at a time without disconnecting the cooler and flushing it seperately.

Will probably change it again in about a year and use Fuchs 4000 as recomended here.
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Re: atf change
« Reply #22 on: 23 April 2008, 23:27:49 »
I think if you drop BOTH sumps you can change about 7 litres ...  :)

and someone some while back was on about using an airline to blow through the oil cooler lines to get out a few more litres - I won't be trying THAT trick !!  :)
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Re: atf change
« Reply #23 on: 23 April 2008, 23:29:40 »
gaskets or sealent on the sumps?
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Re: atf change
« Reply #24 on: 23 April 2008, 23:31:15 »
Used instant gasket on the sumps and cleaned the filter.

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« Reply #25 on: 23 April 2008, 23:34:15 »
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gaskets or sealent on the sumps?


2 gaskets and a filter less than £50 from jpat ..   :)

If a jobs worth doing ....  ???    :)
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« Reply #26 on: 24 April 2008, 09:39:17 »
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Great. :y

Was i right about the cost?

sorry only just replied, was out all night celebrating st georges day :) :)

£46 all in with delivery.
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Re: atf change
« Reply #27 on: 24 April 2008, 11:14:46 »
just a quickie. my kit has arrived. after ive changed the gaskets and filter how much fluid do i put back in before i start the engine up to put the remaining fluid in. ive got a hose so can pour it in from top of engine. and do i need to go for a drive then re check the level after ive had a drive

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Re: atf change
« Reply #28 on: 24 April 2008, 11:28:36 »
Fill till it flows out level plug,
Select all gears for a few seconds with car stationary
Refil again, with engine running till it flows out the level plug.

Secure plug, go for a drive,

Then recheck level, again on the flat with engine running, top up each time till fluid escapes.
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Re: atf change
« Reply #29 on: 24 April 2008, 11:53:08 »
As Above^^^^^^^

But when the engine is running i also go throught the gears too!

Make sure you have a spill pot under the sump when your filling up as it over flows quite quick and you dont want oil every where! :)
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