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| Answer to: Transmission fluid | 20Relevance | 4 years ago | Dan | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| No, assuming your transmission was serviced properly - you drain everything with the drain plug (into bottles to measure amount), remove the oil pan, clean the magnets, replace atf filter, install oil pan with RTV, remove the air filter box, refill through the dipstick hole (the same amount as came out), shift through all gears while sitting in the same place (with M1 and M2), wait until it heats to 50 degrees C, use the tiny dipstick to check level and if needed add more fluid, secure the dipstick in place requires the use of a bolt. If you're not confident on how to do it, go to a mechanic that knows how to do it correctly on a Mazda. But note that Mazda says it's "not recommended" I'd assume it's cause a lot of people end up doing it incorrectly and Mazda wants to sell new cars/transmissions. Also OEM (ATF-FZ) fluid is blue, Mazda atf fluid changes color (not only darkness) based on wear. Check how it'll behave after the fluid change, if poorly reset the TCM. I read online that on a Mazda it's done by "turn the key into Accessories mode, press the gas medal to the floor for at least 30 seconds." so maybe that'll work but usually you'd need a scan tool. A gallon is about as much as it'll come out, I think you meant a quart. You replace a quart at a time if you're afraid that the transmission is too worn. Just an upfront disclaimer, if you've got to the point were it's misbehaving - an oil and filter replaced may help it, but it also can make it worse. I think it's worth a try, obviously at your own risk. | |||||
| Answer to: Is Castrol Dexron 6 ok for my car | 20Relevance | 3 years ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hmm, at first I thought it might be similar to the ZF 4HP18 transmission in my own car that uses inexpensive Dex/Merc fluid but apparently it is something completely different, a fairly obscure ZF model that was developed for Daewoo (which became GM Korea), with ZF turning over everything to Daewoo: Checking around it appears that Dexron VI is not appropriate for that transmission, you want a fluid that specifically states it is compatible with the ESSO (now Mobil) LT 71141 specification: A comment in the above forum thread does state: I've decided to go with either the castrol import multi vehicle atf or pennzoil multi vehicle atf as they are both locally available and both list that they are compatible with that ESSO number These are just from some quick searches. Our moderator @dan might have more details. | |||||
| RE: 2021 Mazda 6 vs 2021 Toyota Camry | 18Relevance | 4 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Is the atf super sensitive on Camry’s now? I gather atf change at 30K is earlier than the owners manual? IIRC, atf fluid change was at 120K? | |||||
| Answer to: 2014 Toyota Camry SE 2.5 AT. Transmission Drain and Fill at 75000? | 18Relevance | 5 years ago | Whatchamacallit | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| That’s not really high mileage. I would go ahead and drain and fill (along with filter change if applicable). Make sure going forward you are on top of your atf change intervals so the transmission can last as long as possible. Also, for more insight see our atf sticky under FAQ: | |||||
| 2007 Colorado ATF change? | 18Relevance | 5 years ago | Bass.man | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 2007 Chevy Colorado automatic, got it at 115k miles and noticed the atf was low and had it topped off at 118k miles and it shifts just fine. The fluid is still pretty red in color and doesn’t smell burnt, would u recommend draining (not flushing) the atf every 30k or so miles from here forward? Not sure if it has been drained in the past or if the trans is too many miles to drain and replace. Filter replacement? | |||||
| change ATF? | 18Relevance | 5 years ago | RTZ | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I know changing atf late could cause transmission slipping problems. Approximately how many miles is too many before changing atf which could lead to slipping issues? Thank You. | |||||
| Replace ATF or not? | 18Relevance | 2 years ago | Shloimstr43 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... in tiptronic it once jumped from 3rd to 1st. Is this normal behavior? Not sure whether the atf has ever been replaced, and was wondering if I should do a small atf change and replace a few quarts of fluid (maybe not a drain the fluid fully) or not do it being it's got 124k miles. Thank you, | |||||
| which ATF do I use | 18Relevance | 5 years ago | Greasymech | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| My Toyota Camry has 197xxx miles and I want to change the atf fluid again but this time I want to use valvoline Mercon IV I believe that’s what it’s called but my Toyota calls for dexron mercon III I looked up what atf fluid my Toyota uses and it showed me mercon iv… help me should I use it??? Is it better than dexron mercon iii from super tech brand. 1999 Toyota Camry 2.2 L | |||||
| Which Automatic Transmission Fluid goes in an old Honda CRX? | 20Relevance | 4 years ago | FuryousFox | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I have a 1990 Honda CRX "Base" or "DX" model with 198,000 miles and an automatic 4 speed transmission that runs fine. I purchased it as weekend project car to learn on and have fun. I am doing basic maintenance on it, fluid changes, gaskets, timing belts and such. Currently the transmission shifts perfectly fine but I have no idea when the last time it was changed. The owners manual and service manual asks for "2.5 QT Dexron II atf". When I look this up I get multiple answers like "Valvoline MAXLife Dex/Merc atf Fluid", "Honda OEM atf DW-1", "Castrol Transmax atf", and even some people in other forums said to use 10W-30 motor oil? Sounds crazy to me. I would like to know what you recommend because I don't want to self destruct my transmission. | |||||
| Transmission fluid | 20Relevance | 5 years ago | Keepthemrunning | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Good afternoon, I own a 2004 Ram 1500 with 279,000 miles, a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible with 108,000 miles and a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country with 188,000 miles. All three are automatics and require atf+4 fluid. I have been faithful with service intervals. I have always used Castrol Synthetic oil and transmission fluid. I have been served well with zero transmission repairs. I was thinking about changing to Amsoil transmission fluid but they don’t have a dedicated atf+4 fluid. They basically have two types of fluid. One that includes atf+4 along with many other types. I know conventional wisdom says if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I have been served well by Castrol. What are your thoughts on the Amsoil fluid that list atf+4 with many other types on the same bottle. Red flag??? | |||||
| Answer to: how do I maintain my car for longest life it can have? | 20Relevance | 5 years ago | Whatchamacallit | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| See below: I can’t emphasize enough being on top of your engine oil and transmission atf fluid changes regularly, even more aggressive than the user’s manual, so every 5,000 miles for engine oil (using full synthetic) and every 40,000-50,000 miles for your transmission. Oil is (relatively) cheap but a new engine/transmission is not. Our atf sticky: | |||||
| Transmission Maintenance | 20Relevance | 5 years ago | MountainManJoe | How-to | |
| Transmission Maintenance Table of Contents Conventional Automatic Transmission (AT) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Manual transmission (MT) Dual-clutch transmission(DCT), Automated manual transmission (AMT), and others .... Videos | |||||
| 2006 LS430 transmission has light knocking | 20Relevance | 5 years ago | 4Runner LS430 Driver | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I am the original owner of a 2006 LS430 currently at 42K miles. Recently, there is light knocking (almost like a tap every 2-3 seconds) inside the transmission bell housing when in Drive (1st gear) or Reverse gears whenever the brake is applied or initially getting started on an incline. No knocking at all when Toyota WS atf is below 130F temperature. No problems shifting and no knocking sounds after it gets rolling beyond 1st gear. I think the source of the knocking is in the torque converter as we have a long very steep driveway which we use reverse gear to back up on to enter into our home garage and we may have overstressed the torque converter. No check engine light. The engine is a V8 3UZFE 4.3L VVTI with a 6-speed automatic transmission. I have dropped the original atf from the pan and refilled back with new WS atf and double-checked for proper atf level between 113F-130F. Is there something I can do to make the knocking stop by methods by myself at my home like changing a specific solenoid? Thanks so much for your time, experience, and help. | |||||
| Answer to: Should I change all the ATF or only half of it? | 18Relevance | 3 years ago | InThrustWeTrust | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Measure what comes out, and put the same quantity back in. Don’t forget to use the OEM Nissan CVT fluid. If this is going to be the first CVT fluid change since the vehicle was purchased, you’re quite overdue - Also, see here - | |||||
| Should I change my ATF | 18Relevance | 5 years ago | Raffaele Bedini | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hi scotty, my girlfriend has a 2009 honda accord 2.4L automatic with 87,000 miles. Would it be a bad idea to change the atf fluid at 100k or should i do it now? I know its easy to change, but i just wanted to know if its a bad idea to wait till 100k. | |||||