I've been searching on how to change the tranny fluid on a 95 A4. I couldn't find anything on "how to". Anyone have a website or knowledge? Is it hard to do? I definately know how to do the oil. Not one to mess with the tranny however. Just don't fell like spending $75 on someone else to do it. Thanks.

JOHN

 

Most of the time people develope problems when they change there tranny fluid.

 

Make it worse when they change their tranny fluid by themselves or have it changed period? I don't know if the tranny fluid has ever been changed on my car. Should I just leave it alone? It is hard to read the dipstick to see if all is okay or if it needs to be changed.
Thanks.
JOHN

 

If your car is not having any tranny problems dont worry about it, if you do change it chances are problems will occure.

 

man i dont see how it could hurt, the only problem i see developing is that people overtighten the gasket and it leaks......you NEED to change your FLUID and FILTER immediately if the car has over 100k miles on the stock fluid/filter........the manual says to change at 100k and at like 35k if you drive it hard, aka RACING is hard on your trans......

i've done this many times on different cars, its very easy...the filter wix cost 12.99 w/gasket at autozone....the fluid only cost for whichever kind you get.....you only need about 4-5qt's since the TQ and stuff wont be fully drained.....then just drop the pan.....leave the filter gasket in(this causes a lot of work if you take the old one out)....shove the new filter in....clean plan thouroughly, to remove clutch dust.......reinstall pan using new gasket with adsolutely no SEALER, DO NOT over tighten for the love of god, i screwed this up a couple years ago.....then just refill(dont overfill either)....and you good to go, run it through the gears in park and check....your dont...also if you think you need to change the tranny fluid, theres a good chance you need to change the rear end fluid as will.
my .02 sorry for the ranting

 

No, ranting is good I just had my rear end fluid changed and now I think I should change the tranny fluid(110K). So, let me get this right, after you change the filter and clean everything out and then put on the new gasket you put the 5 or so qts in under the hood? Is it pretty simple on taking off the pan? How hard is it to over tighten? I tried to find some pics of it...saw a couple on shoeboxes site...but nothing showing the whole thing. Sorry for the ranting...I don't want to mess this thing up.

JOHN

 

yeah you can take the pan off in under 10 minutes, nothing has to be removed, no braces or anything......come right off only problem is the mess, and its a big *** mess.......yeah you use a small funnel and poor it in from under the hood through the dipstick tube....i would start with around 3 qt's, but the total amount will be under 5, you can check capacity's at autozones database......overtightening is the only problem whatsoever you will encounter......once you put the gasket in, use NO sealant of any kind, i know this sounds werid but its in the manual......and it worked for me, not a drop in my garage.......once the pans on, tighten all them finger tight.....then go in very very small amounts in a star cross ways pattern.......get them a little tighter then finger tight....maybe more....but make sure the gasket doeds not squeeze out or bind...this is where its hard to tell if its too tight....good luck man

 

Trust me I have changed my tranny oil so many times it's not even funny anymore! It's also so simple that if I had a pet monkey I would let him do it... after I trained him how to get me beer that is!

Here's what you do.....

1. Jack up car.. unless you weigh about 60lbs and are as thn as paper.. then you'll be fine.
2. Undo tranny pan bolts... I can't remember exact size but I believe 13mm.
3. Remove old filter/install new one.. then remove reminents of old pangasket from trans and trans pan... thenn wipe out pan.. make sure it is all clean.,. also you mine as well clean off the magnet attached to the valvebody.. you'll find it easily.. with that many miles on your car it should look like a chea-pet!
4. Put new gasket on pan.. you can use a small dab of RTV on the cornors to keep it in place if you like... then re-install bolts (I recomend using a 1/4 drive ratchet and socket to do this to ensure that you do not over tighten them)..
5. Fill with fluid I recomend Royal Purples Tranny fluid,... but you can use what ever you like.... it will take anywhere between 4.5 to 5 qts maybe a little more.
6. Run car up to operating temp.. check for leaks.. if there are then tighten bolts up some until leak stops.. it's that simple!

I have NEVER had problems with my tranny after changing the oil in it.. I change it every 30K.. except that time the tranny blew a sprag gear and I had to re-build it.. but I don't likr to talk about that.

Good luck!

 

your magnet was attached to the valve body? mine was attached to the pan...it had small indents around it like it was made to go there?

 

Mine was a long flat sheet that goes on the valve body.. the loom piece that holds all of the wiring if you know what I am saying.. I also installed a magnet (well threw in the pan) another larger magnet for all of the bottom reminents.

 

Pics are inlcuded

Tranny Fluid Change Procedure

 

I agee the with te other guys, it is a good idea to change your trans filter and pan gasket, but when your done you should take your car to a shop and have a flush done, because you only change 5 or so quarts when you take the pan off but theres about 14-18 quarts in total, torque converter, valve body...ect.. they hook the machine up to your cooler lines and it pumps in new fluid as it takes out the old...thats my opinion...

 

Thanks guys for all the detailed info. I know it is probably better to do the whole flush, but for now changing the filter and ~5 qts. will be better than it is now. I really apreciate all the info. Ken I went to your site to look for a "how to" and must of overlooked it. Thanks again.
JOHN

 

You can have your trans fluid changed at any time. It's supposed to be every 40k miles, but if it hadn't been done before and you have 100k+ miles it'll be fine.

It's like saying you can't get your oil changed if you waited too long...you can always have it done and it will always help your engine/trans life!

 

manual says to change fluid at 100k for normal use and at 30k for "Severe" usage......