how to change auto trans fluid?

[jasoncitrano]

Can somebody explain to me exactly how to do a filter/fluid change for my automatic transmission it's a 1991 automatic eclipse gsx, not sure how long ago the fluid was changed, pics and explanation would help alot thanks!

 

[doug]

http://www.plymouthlaser.com/atfaqs.htm

 

[Defiant]

It might be worth the money (and bother) to have a trans shop do a flush and adjustment for you.

 

[jrprich]

It might be worth the money (and bother) to have a trans shop do a flush and adjustment for you.

Finding a Trans shop that one can trust is harder than doing the filter replacement

 

[Defiant]

Thank you for bringing this post back from four years ago to add that. You've been promoted from being Captain Obvious to full Major.

 

[jrprich]

Thank you for bringing this post back from four years ago to add that. You've been promoted from being Captain Obvious to full Major.

Just wish it wasn't so true.......as wet and cold as it is around Portland this time of year, I would gladly pay the $60 that many "Trans Shops" advertise for a pan removal fluid change./

But with the intentional misuse of a screwdriver or hammer once the pan is off, the $60 "Special" could, and often does, turn into a VERY expensive repair

 

[Dragon TalonTsi]

Diamond SPF II is the Fluid to use. The procedure is no different than changing your oil really. I have even seen some with drain plugs, some without. Drop the pan, and scrape the gasket. Replace your magnets accordingly, along with cleaning the bottom of the pan. Change the filter, retorque everything to specs, then refil. And never use a screwdriver (even with a rag around the tip), a poly pry bar or a gasket scraper might do the trick, but its aluminum, so be very careful...

 

[Dragon TalonTsi]

Wow, my bad... I didn't see this is way old... It was on the new bulletins on the main page, I thought someone needed help...

 

[jrprich]

My bad......I did a search on how to change ATF on a Talon and this thread came up......and I made a comment. Nice how to link