You have two choices, you can either take it to a shop and have it power flushed, recommended because this gets rid of all the fluid and replaces it with new fluid. The second is to drop the transmission pan, most cars don't have a drain plug for transmission fluid, so you would need to take out all the bolts holding the transmission pan out slowly letting the fluid drain as you bring the pan down. After you have the pan off I would go ahead and change the transmission filter, it is just above the pan inside the transmission. Place the pan back onto the transmission and fill with fluid, about 6-8 quarts.
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Through dipstick tube if auto, pipe plug on side of trans. if manual transaxle
It's inside the trans,difficult to get to.I'm pretty sure the trans will have to come out & apart.
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If you want to repair the oil pan I would also check lower engine mount for leaking oil and cracks in anti sway bar near fitting's. This due to engine mount is oil filled. OEM sway bar is made of tubular steel and they crack easy. Replacement sway bar is solid steel. Here's the kicker. When they pull the lower frame to service oil pan. The engine mount and sway bar are attached to that frame. A honest mechanic should only charge for parts ($35 for mount and $100 for sway bar) and maybe a extra hour. My mechanic did all in 5 hours. FYI gasket is only $35 bucks. Good luck
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thermostat is very low on the engine on the passenger side of car check water pump to see if it is leaking.
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Hello tiffinkie: My name is Roger an I will help you. First open the passenger door and locate the fuse panel located in the end of the dash cover. Remove the cover turn the key on. Do not start the motor. Push the reset button located at the top of the instrument fuse panel.The CHANGE OIL light will start to flash.Press and hold the RESET button again. The reset is complete when you hear the chimes sound and the CHANGE OIL light goes out. Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate your answer. This way I know it was helpful. Thank You for using Fix Ya. Roger
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