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I have a 1996 jeep grand cheroke 4x4 6 cylinder. i bought a transmission filter kit . i draind out the old fluid from the pan. so how many quirts does it take to replace back the transmission fluid.
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Very easy BUT messy to replace.. A filter and gasket kit is less than $20. Just remove all of the bolts on the transmission pan with a drain pan underneath... Replace the filter inside. Clean the pan and transmission surfaces and install with the new gasket. Do not use gasket sealer unless instructed to... Then re-fill with recommended fluid. Check fluid level with engine running.
Some people have complained that after flushing the trans, it failed. But I believe they waited until the trans was acting up and then had it done. Also, a flush is when they hook up a pump and use 5 gallons of new fluid to push out the old. Transmissions have a filter in them that is not replaced this way, and I wonder if that has something to do with it. I have always dropped the pan, changed the filter and gasket, cleaned off the magnet in the pan (another area a flush does not get) and then refilled with new fluid. You may have some old fluid left over, but 90% new is better than 100% old, and you get rid of the dirty filter.
Before starting the job obtain the fluid and filter for your vehicle. The parts store can provide you the right kind and amount of fluid based on Make Year Model. Also obtain new gasket.
Transmission must be cool. Raise vehicle on jack stands. Locate the fluid pan. Remove the side and front bolts. Place a drain pan under the transmission capable of holding 8 quarts (two gallons). Loosen the rear pan mounting bolts. Fluid should start to drain around the pan at the front. If not the pan is stuck. Pry it gently at the front with a flexible putty knife. Once fluid is draining you can eventually take the rear bolts all the way out and pour off the balance of fluid.
Clean the gasket mounting surface on the transmission.
Clean the fluid pan completely.
Remove the old filter. It will be held with screws (bolts).
Install new filter.
Assure surfaces are still clean. Put new gasket in place, and install pan, tightening the bolts (screws) gradually until correct torque for your transmission is reached.
Take car off jack stands.
Add the correct amount of fluid for your vehicle through the filler tube. (Parts store can look this up when you are there).
Start with engine in park. Maintain idle, don't race engine. Shift to each range setting, and then back to neutral.
Watch for leaks - if occur will need to repeat the procedure but the filter can be left in place.
To change the transmission fluid you drop the transmission pan should be about 16 bolts. Once that is off you will see the filter. Buy the kit from a local auto parts store and look to see what the filter looks like. Check your transmission fluid once you drain to see metallic look in it if so i would suggest a transmission flush.
Unfortunately GM didn't put a drain plug in the transmission pans. You'll need a transmission service kit which will have the filter and new pan gasket. Put a large catch can under the pan, loosen all the bolts and crack the pan loose from the transmission and allow the fluid to leak out. Next remove all but two bolts letting the fluid drain as you go. With one hand on the bottom of the pan supporting it remove the last two bolts. Lower the pan down and drain the rest of the fluid out. The rest is pretty simple and hopefully less messy. Wiggle the transmission filter out, remove the grommet and replace it with the one supplied in the kit. Clean the pan, especially the magnet of metal shavings. Clean the gasket surfaces. Place the new gasket on the pan and thread a bolt in each corner into the gasket. Bolt the pan up and refill with transmission fluid.
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