Where is the transmission drain plug?
If it is a manual transmission, it will typically have a large drain plug on the bottom of the transmission housing. If it is an automatic transmission, it will either have a large drain plug on the housing, a drain plug on the transmission pan, or the transmission pan will need to be removed.
What size is the transmission drain plug?
Transmission Drain Plug | 090-078 | Oil Drain Plug Transmission M10-1.50, Head Size 14mm | Dorman Products.
Why you should never change transmission fluid?
If you don’t change your transmission fluid frequently, the dirty fluid will not serve as an effective lubricant and it won’t disperse heat well. This will cause wear and tear on the clutches and other parts of your transmission.
Why does my transmission slip after fluid change?
It just may be low on fluid. Low fluid *pressure* can cause slippage, as the fluid pressure is what engages the clutches inside your auto trans. ie: a plugged up trans filter could cause enough trouble that you had low fluid pressure.
How often does transmission fluid need to be changed?
every 30,000 to 60,000 miles
How do I know if my transmission fluid needs to be changed?
Things such as trouble going into gear, hard shifts or thumps between gears, slipping or jumping gears, delay in acceleration, and strange noises such as whining or grinding are all signs it’s time to change the transmission fluid.
Can changing transmission fluid fix problems?
If you catch a shifting issue very early, a transmission fluid flush can sometimes fix shifting issues. The fresh fluid helps clutch discs and steel discs bond and hold without slipping. The seal conditioners in the new fluid help soften the clutch piston lip seals so they seal better.
Will transmission fluid hurt your engine?
The transmission fluid will not be providing exactly what the engine needs in order to be properly lubricated and you could be causing your engine damage by continuing to run it with the tranny fluid in there. As you’ve suggested, there is a real chance of blowing out seals due to having too much fluid in the engine.
What happens if you put motor oil in the transmission by mistake?
Using the wrong fluid can cause poor lubrication, overheating, and possibly transmission failure. A mechanic might not be able to reverse the damage, even by flushing the transmission. Mistakenly adding motor oil or brake fluid can also destroy your transmission.
What can you substitute for transmission fluid?
Any light weight quality engine oil or hydraulic fluid will work 5 to 10 single weight or multi weigh 5W-30, 10w 30.