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ian_cam *
Age: 54 Zodiac: Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Dingwall
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:16 Post subject: ATF Change |
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Hi,
I bit confused about the best way to go about changing my 94 2.8 TD ATF.
Some say to drop the oil out via the drain plug and top up again. Repeating this process several times 'diluting' the old stuff until you have effectively new ATF.
Another couple of threads suggest removing one of the oil cooler pipes and running the engine for 3 - 5 mins until all the fluid is pumped out. If it is okay to do then I would like to try this but running the engine with no ATF sets my teeth on edge. However this might be a case of a little mechanical knowledge........
Please could someone help, I want to do the job properly but as it is my only car I don't want to french connection it up!
Ian |
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scorpion 42 ****
Age: 81 Zodiac: Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 284 Location: longfield kent
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:56 Post subject: Post subject. |
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ian_cam,
you have to be patient and do it the way you have been told, several goes, there is no other way or quick fixes, has you dont want an air locks in your gearbox, sorry if this answer is tedious. But there you go.
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mimauk LifeTime Member
Age: 74 Zodiac: Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 1081 Location: Liverpool
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:13 Post subject: |
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This is what the book of magic words says on the subject.
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ian_cam *
Age: 54 Zodiac: Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Dingwall
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 21:16 Post subject: Thanks |
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Ahaaaaa,
Diagrams and instructions, now I'm getting the picture
Thanks mimauk, you da man
Cheers Ian |
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ian_cam *
Age: 54 Zodiac: Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Dingwall
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 21:20 Post subject: Mental Mike |
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Mike if you read this, thanks for the info.
Haven't made enough posts to send a proper reply.
Cheers,
Ian |
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danccooke **
Age: 44 Zodiac: Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 122 Location: West Ashling, West Sussex
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 17:44 Post subject: |
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changed my ATF today, it was disgusting i have no idea when it was last changed if ever.
Thick black and sludgy.
4 litres happily drained out in one go. Topped back up. gear change seems much slicker, and when stopping the loud pedal, she shifts down much quicker than before.
must remember to check the lever again later. |
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nemesis LifeTime Member
Age: 55 Zodiac: Joined: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 971 Location: Great Britian= FUBAR
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 18:54 Post subject: |
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changed my ATF fluid today...5L of browny/red fluid out and topped back up. Definately an improvement on gear changes...and i also got my aircon regassed for 40 crisp notes at Kwikfit....nice people!
now i have to save up for the damn pump seals. anything under 17 degrees Celcius and its a *beep* to start/run...anyone got a spare £250?? |
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