I want to change my transmission fluid myself but i was wondering if its hard? is it just like changing the engine oil? Where do i drain and fill the fluid from? Any help would be greatly appreicated. Thanks


Oh yeah and what type fluid is needed for my 94 z28 A4?

 

you can get under the car and remove the transmission pan. This will drain approx 1 gal of Dexron ATF. Please note you will need a trans pan gasket and filter kit.(see your dealer) This method is ok but will only change a fraction of your trans fliud. Other methods involve using specialized machines that will remove all of your fliud and replace it with new stuff. I work at a Chevy dealer and we use BG cleaning agents, I use this stuff on my "built" tranny with very good success. If you can spend $100 on it I reccomend it whole heartedly.

 

ughh its harder than i thought........i want to change all of it not just part......i went to a jiffy lube and they said it was 80.00 do you think that includes all the parts you're talking about?

 

Jiffy Lube SUCKS! Ask them if they are changing the filter or using a machine to flush out the old fluid. For $88 they are probably doing a flush which is good. Remeber filter=only 1 gal changed. Flush=all changed. I do not know if they are using chemical treating or not, but I only trust the BG stuff cause I use it every day and have seen nothing but good from it.

 

ok cool thanks!

but if i were to go to a chevy dealer to get this done it would be around 100.00?

 

at the one I work at it is, but I live in FL. You live in Chicago so it'll probably set you back a little more. By the way, how's the weather?

 

As far as trans fluid I use B&M, but a friend of mine really likes the Royal Purple

 

its been raining for the past 4 days but today was REAL sunny but cold and tomorrow is gonna be the same and on sunday mostly sunny and a little warmer. Why?