ATF Change

[Jameswallace]

Yesterday i decided id finally get around to changing my ATF.

Thought i would write a small writeup for anyone who wants to do this and isnt so sure
It is very very easy

I managed to get 20 litres ATF DEX 3 delivered from ebay by smith and allen for about £60
I ordered 2 x silverline measuring jugs for about a tenner.

I first checked the level (which was spot on)

What i did was to remove the sump plug so it drained into one jug, i managed to get 5 litres out in one hit, i then used a funnel i got from poundland, (come in a pack of 3, black yellow and red) which the end fits perfecty in the top of the gearbox dipstick tube..

I the proceeded to pour 5 litres in, but pour slowly (make sure the sump plug is back in first) and your done

Photo to compare my old and new..! Gear changes are as smooth as silk now!

My plan is to do this 3 more times so that all the fuid is foushed / cleaned

[surfenstein]

Did you do the Atf filter as well ???

[Jameswallace]

I want to but lack of time and the thought of having to remove one end of the front prop shaft and the brace thingy underneath made me not want to!!!

Should i take the plunge on the next oil dump..? Is hermalite ok for the sealant..?

I want to clean the filter and the 4 magnets etc

Ill do it on the next oil dumping and ill take pics

[TomR-G]

Also gents can we have the part no' for the filter and a supplier?!

T-

[woodwarm]

There is no "filter" only a strainer to clean


Use the search at top of page for info/pics

[Jameswallace]

Going to take the plunge, im going to order some gasket sealent and knock this on the head

Ill doo my best to take pictures..