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[Big_Al]

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 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  

[Marie]

Well done Mate.

Dont half stink though the ATF!

[Big_Al]

Yes Marie,  Been sleeping by myself since Thursday !  

[Albatross]

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 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  

Boy am I glad I stumbled accross this thread and added it to my favourites before tackling this job next week!

[Auto Addict]

Well done

[Debs.]

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 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  

  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!  

[Taxi_Driver]

Well done Mate.

Dont half stink though the ATF!

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

Well done Big Al  

[albitz]

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 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  

  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!  

you might want to tuck your hair into a shower cap before you start