My ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) flush & fluid change - how to - Page 2

RoverSE · 19th October 2013, 12:47

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Originally Posted by TR75

Just had another look at this and I'm looking forward to the weather improving in order to get this job done...

Two questions however,

1) How much fluid should I purchase? Some people are saying 4.5l will be enough, others say around 6 litres?

2) Is the level plug easy to find? Can't quite spot it in the photo and don't want that to be the stumbling block!

Thanks again for an informative 'How to'.

That was my only concern as well not being able to locate the level plug any chance of a pic showing circled?

Thanks
Clive

DanBGT · 19th October 2013, 13:00

Thank you for this great How To

Its on my list of winter service checks I am going to do when I return home.

SD1too · 19th October 2013, 15:31

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Originally Posted by RoverSE

That was my only concern as well not being able to locate the level plug any chance of a pic showing circled?

Turn to page 1B.13 in your Haynes manual Clive; there's a good photograph there.

Simon

RoverSE · 19th October 2013, 15:49

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Turn to page 1B.13 in your Haynes manual Clive; there's a good photograph there.

Simon

I would if I had one. Its on my wish list

SD1too · 19th October 2013, 15:58

'Wish list' Clive? You can get one from e-bay for about the price of three gallons of diesel.

Simon

beinet1 · 19th October 2013, 17:45

Level plug circled in red. You need a 5mm allen key to undo this

RoverSE · 19th October 2013, 20:12

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Originally Posted by SD1too

'Wish list' Clive? You can get one from e-bay for about the price of three gallons of diesel.

Simon

Not that easy pal been out of work since April other things take priority!!

SD1too · 20th October 2013, 09:06

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Originally Posted by RoverSE

Not that easy pal been out of work since April other things take priority!!

I know what you mean Clive; I am feeling the recession too.

Transmission fluid is not cheap, so maybe you should consider postponing a change until later?

Beinet1 has now shown the level plug clearly on the far right hand side of his photograph above.

Simon

kael · 22nd December 2013, 22:33

Excellent how to, but still makes me wonder:
Do you start with a hot engine like Haynes describes?
When the level plug (allen key) is removed is the engine still running then, likes Haynes says to do? They also recommend to select all the gears again while levelling.
But how long does it taken to warm up the autobox oil when the car is not riding = no load on the auto...?

I suppose after the refill of the first 4l, the fresh oil wil be mixed inside the box with the remaining oil and in this way also partly be flushed out through the cooler. So these steps maybe need to be done 2x or 3x to have 'all' the old oil out?

I don't understand Ford Perfect's addition, how can fresh oil be drawn into the gearbox? Do you need 2 containers connected then? a full fresh one on the filler plug and a empty one on the oilcooler connection?

BaroqueMoon · 22nd December 2013, 23:59

Thanks for the how to.

19th October 2013, 13:00	#12
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19th October 2013, 17:45	#16
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22nd December 2013, 22:33	#19
kael Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: ostend (BE) Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Excellent how to, but still makes me wonder: Do you start with a hot engine like Haynes describes? When the level plug (allen key) is removed is the engine still running then, likes Haynes says to do? They also recommend to select all the gears again while levelling. But how long does it taken to warm up the autobox oil when the car is not riding = no load on the auto...? I suppose after the refill of the first 4l, the fresh oil wil be mixed inside the box with the remaining oil and in this way also partly be flushed out through the cooler. So these steps maybe need to be done 2x or 3x to have 'all' the old oil out? I don't understand Ford Perfect's addition, how can fresh oil be drawn into the gearbox? Do you need 2 containers connected then? a full fresh one on the filler plug and a empty one on the oilcooler connection?