roomylumy Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 I'm pretty sure it is a simple procedure, but if anyone could give me quick rundown on how to change the tranny fluid and filter, and anything to watch out for , it would be appreciated. Thanks. 1990 Lumina; 3.1L; 135 000 KM. Quote
fastbird232 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Eh, it's been discussed to death, but just get under there, remove all the bolts on one side of the pan, let as much of the fluid drain out as possible, and drop the pan. Clean off the magnet, and carefully pry the filter off and be just as careful putting the other back on, as parts get broken pretty easily when attempting that. If you do a search, there are detailed threads with pictures that would be more helpful. Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 By a Chiltons/Haynes manual. $10 and you get pictures with it... Quote
Prospeeder Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 By a Chiltons/Haynes manual. $10 and you get pictures with it... 10$......right, try 30 or more, our Shucks has like 5 88-96 Wbody books, lol Quote
roomylumy Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Posted February 10, 2006 Thanks, I actually found a writeup connected to another topic. I couldn't find it before. Thanks again. Quote
chadz34 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 By a Chiltons/Haynes manual. $10 and you get pictures with it... 10$......right, try 30 or more, our Shucks has like 5 88-96 Wbody books, lol I want those books! Quote
Prospeeder Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 if you seriosuly cannot find one anywhere, ill check up on the price and you can send me what it is + what ever shipping would be, I think were 30$ but if you go around to parts/book stores and cant find anything, i can help you out Quote
chadz34 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 if you seriosuly cannot find one anywhere, ill check up on the price and you can send me what it is + what ever shipping would be, I think were 30$ but if you go around to parts/book stores and cant find anything, i can help you out I might be interested, our stores here have nothing for older vehicles. It's all new Honda's and shit. Quote
Prospeeder Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 mmmmkay shoot me a PM if you decide too we have Paypal Quote
z284pwr Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Drill hole in pan, let fluid drain, buy drain plug bung, have welded, clean pan, insert oil drain plug, ????, Profit! Quote
Prospeeder Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Drill hole in pan, let fluid drain, buy drain plug bung, have welded, clean pan, insert oil drain plug, ????, Profit! I dont think you can weld aluminum can you???? lol, not really a profit seeing as you cant get to the fliter, LOL!! Quote
z284pwr Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Drill hole in pan, let fluid drain, buy drain plug bung, have welded, clean pan, insert oil drain plug, ????, Profit! I dont think you can weld aluminum can you???? lol, not really a profit seeing as you cant get to the fliter, LOL!! Actually you can, you need a picture of my trans pan for proof *hence the suggestion too* Oh and yes profit, generally you do this while the pan it off being welded ya see, weld on the PASSENGER side and you are A-Okay :shock: Quote
Crazy K Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Drill hole in pan, let fluid drain, buy drain plug bung, have welded, clean pan, insert oil drain plug, ????, Profit! I dont think you can weld aluminum can you???? lol, not really a profit seeing as you cant get to the fliter, LOL!! the pan is not aluminum! What would the magnet stick to? and aluminum can be welded with an appropriate welder. the removable plug is a good idea, but I worry about clearance. If it could be recessed, or come out on the edge of the pan, that would be fine, but I have seen plenty of trans pans that have struck objects and been scratched up. A plug that isn't sheilded could snag and then you'd be in a heap of shit. Quote
z284pwr Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Drill hole in pan, let fluid drain, buy drain plug bung, have welded, clean pan, insert oil drain plug, ????, Profit! I dont think you can weld aluminum can you???? lol, not really a profit seeing as you cant get to the fliter, LOL!! the pan is not aluminum! What would the magnet stick to? and aluminum can be welded with an appropriate welder. the removable plug is a good idea, but I worry about clearance. If it could be recessed, or come out on the edge of the pan, that would be fine, but I have seen plenty of trans pans that have struck objects and been scratched up. A plug that isn't sheilded could snag and then you'd be in a heap of shit. yeah you are right, I thought about that after I posted, I'm like, wait, the pan has a magnet inside of it for one. But anyways, yeah we still have had stuff welded before, its just a bit harder to do is all.... Oh, and with all the pans my dad and the guy that welded this has put drain plugs in, I'm not to worried about it, that and considering the trans won't be in for very much longer, not really worried about it Quote
Canada Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 While you are dropping the pan and changing the filter, you aren't to far off from replacing the rest of the fluid. After you are finished replacing the filter and have the pan bolted back up....dump 4 quarts in the transmission. Then dissconnect the return line from the transmission, and put a piece of hose over the engine and dump into a bucket. Start the car and imediately dump in another 2 quarts of fluid.....hose might fly out of the bucket. Shut the car off as soon as new fluid comes out the end....only takes about 30-40 seconds. Put everything back together and fill the transmission to the proper level. Drive it, check the level again. Quote
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