Could anybody give me some guidance how to change transmittion oil.
Picture would be helpful. If not its okay. I could probably take picture while i'm at it.
thanks
enan
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enansantafe |
Transmission Oil Change |
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Could anybody give me some guidance how to change transmittion oil. Picture would be helpful. If not its okay. I could probably take picture while i'm at it. thanks enan |
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davidctaylor |
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Well, I don't have any pictures, but on my 2003 2.7L it was a snap. There is a drain plug and it doesn't have a replaceable filter. Just find the drain plug and drain all you can into a pan. I got about 4.5 quarts out. Then replace. Idle in neutral to get a good reading on the stick. Also, get a crush washer from your dealer. They are less than a buck and should really be replaced when putting the drain plug back in.
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afob3 |
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And you must use Hyundai's trans fluid (I think it is called SPIII) Using any other fluid off the shelf from an autoparts store will cause issues and void your waranty.
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DSHornet |
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It's "half-change" because the 4.5 quarts (4.25 liters) in the transmission pan is only about half of what's in the transmission. But what a difference! Shift quality is greatly improved! I bought five quarts of fluid and a crush gasket to replace the one under the drain bolt. It was probably original factory equipment, as was the fluid since it came out as dark brown as motor oil. YUCK! The Santa is an '01 so it was past time for the change.
Material: Five qts fluid, part number 00232-19012 List US$9.62 each One gasket, part number 21513-11000 List US$1.26 each The dealer gives me a break on pricing, so they cost me a total of US$36.63 with tax. Tools: 24mm socket for the drain bolt 12mm socket for the splash pan bolts Suitable ratchet handle or breaker bar Jack and jack stands Drain pan Long neck funnel Disposable creeper (a cardboard box flattened - gets me off the asphalt and makes moving around easier) Removing the splash pan underneath the front end is necessary to reach the drain bolt and let the fluid drain directly into the drain pan. Total work time was an hour, including putting a couple of miles on the car to warm the fluid so it would drain better. To say it was easy is an understatement. I worked under the master bedroom window as the wife was sleeping late on a Saturday morning. She said she didn't hear a thing. Of course, I spilled an ounce on the car port, so a minute with the garden hose will take care of that. A little time spent for a good return. I'm planning to do this again once or twice with oil changes to further renew the transmission fluid. Paw-paw Don, y'all --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Favorite saying: "There's never an apology needed for exercising the Golden Rule" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Military Veteran (US Air Force, Alabama Air National Guard, 24 years total) Son of Milton (US Army, World War II, North Africa, Sicily, and Italy) Son-in-law of Otis (US Navy, World War II, Atlantic and Pacific Theaters) Father of Matthew (US Army, Tennessee National Guard, Iraq War Veteran) Father-in-law of Mark (US Marines) Nephew of Joseph Donald (US Army, World War II, Burma Campaign) |
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SugarLandSanta |
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Does anyone know if the 2003 3.5L has a transmission drain plug or do I have to take off the transmission pan/cover?
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sbr711 |
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Drain plug is all you have... taking off the side cover will do nothing.
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