It would be best if you could find a tall, clear, 2-3 gallon container. If it ain't true, don't say it. Be careful when you lower the pan, there will still be a little fluid left in there. This probably doesn't help much but thats my 2 cents. Here's what the filter seal looked like once I got it out. Replace the remaining bolts and get them finger tight.
This procedure will replace the 5-8 qts of fluid that are in the torque converter without having to use a power flush machine. I will probably do a few drain and refills to try and get as much of the old fluid out. At this point, it meets both given the temperature condition, although it required far less fluid than it should. Thanks again for all of your help. The filters job is to collect and hold contaminants, dirt, metal filings, friction particles, etc. Felt holds dirt particles within tiny pores in the felt.
I just did a flush. I though I might do a write up since I haven't seen a how to with pics. I tried working it in, but all I got was a warped seal with the rubber coming off. If you have the extra cooler it may be a little more. I have done this process before on other trucks and have never had a problem. The pan and the fluid that drains when you pull the plug or remove it hold 7 to 8 quarts of fluid. It's located on the passenger side.
I added 4 quarts + a little more, which was the amount that came out. I don't remember when I last changed mine. At this point, I figure I should just give up and let the dealer deal with it before something becomes a major problem. Hot would've been even worse. Let's begin with the supplies.
Any opinions on the wally world Dex6? So, I am forced to do it myself. The meat and potatoes of this procedure was taken from here. I am a newb mechanic, and I have mentioned that several times throughout my posts here though maybe not this thread. The seal was actually stuck on the old filter, which I quickly tossed aside and forgot about until today. And where is the fill? This this info found using link image in my signature. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 1997 Chevrolet C1500.
At that time, however, it proved radically different from the rest of the half-ton pack, but now the competition has passed it by in the styling department. The new filter did actually come with a new seal. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions:. Scratch that, just checked again, then google the part number and added the word fitting and. Dropped the pan, and let it drain over night.
Guys, Thanks for the info. How could I be so stupid you ask? How do you fully drain it all, from the torque conv too? So, I'd be ramped and jacked all at once. I've read there is a fitting you need to buy, but they don't seem to specify a model number. Refrigerant and oil capacity guides are based on data provided by sources such as AllData and Mitchell. If you are going to do it yourself, be ready to have a mess on the garage floor. Engine Oil Capacities Crankcase 2. As it was, on the first fill, with the suggested 5 qts, the day after was 1.
I've heard several stories about full flushes causing issues later from the new detergents washing away varnish that built-up and protected certain areas, and it washing away other sediment which later caused blockages. It's going to be a slow procedure, though, because you have to turn the car on to get the fluid in the pan so you can drain it. Hey guys, I have around 65k on my 07 and was going to do a tranmission service at the dealer. You'll need to pick up a fitting for the radiator and some clear tubing. I managed to complete the service with no hitches after that.