No Transmission Dip Stick? Easy How To ATF Transmission Fluid Change!
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- Have a transmission fluid leak in a no dip stick sealed transmission? Don't want to crawl under the car and pump ATF into a fill port you can't find? This video will show you how I added ATF (or do a ATF change) working from above the engine! Very simple and straight forward.
I had a customer with leaking ATF fluid coming out of his radiator. I figured his ATF was low since his transmission was shifting erratically and the check engine / MIL lamp was blinking. After I changed the radiator, the next step was to figure out how much fluid leaked out. I disconnected the ATF transmission supply line between the trans and radiator and pressure injected in a quart of ATF via the line connected to the radiator. I took the car out for a test drive and guess what - the transmission starting shifting better. I knew I was on the right track but didn't know the correct fluid capacity held in the transmission oil pan. The owner's manual stated the total transmission oil capacity to be 7.5 quarts but there was no data on the drain-and-fill quantity. After searching the internet, a company called Amsoil had listed the drain-and-fill amount to be 4.2 quarts. So instead of draining the oil from the oil pan drain bolt (which was some weird 5/16" 4 point hole bolt), I disconnected the ATF supply hose leading from the transmission to the radiator, attached a make shift hose to the transmission supply port and ran the hose into an empty 1 gallon container with 1 quart level marks. Afterwards, I started the car and let the transmission pump the ATF into the container until it ran dry. I estimated that approximately .2 quarts would remain in the bottom of the oil pan. Using my 3 quart capacity ATF fluid pressure pump, I injected (with around 20 psi of pressure) 4 quarts of new ATF via the ATF line previously disconnected from the radiator. After re-connecting the line back to the transmission and taking the car for a test drive, the transmission was working and shifting flawlessly!
The transmission fluid transfer pump used in the video is made by OEM Tools. The 3 quart container is pressurized via the hand pump and the ATF fluid released and injected by opening the shut off valve. I first used this years ago on a VW Passat that was dip stick free with no side fill port. I injected the fluid though a fluid level tube in the center of the drain plug; a very tedious way to service transmission fluid. Since then, just about all new cars have adopted this design. It seems obvious that the car manufacturers don't want you to service your transmission or force you to bring it to the dealer.
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My dipstick disappeared today. This is the method I will use temporarily to make certain I have the correct amount of transmission fluid, then I should be able to find a dipstick that I can make work! Or at least that's my plan 🤗 Thanks
Try using a long needle nose pliers to pull the stick out. Otherwise drop the oil pan. Good luck!
Thanks for sharing, Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Have a Ford Fusion now with no reverse..It blew the check ball right through the Valve body separator plate..Still can not find a new bonded separator plate. Called Sonex and a few others..You have to buy the whole valve body to get that plate..
Time to visit the salvage yard?
Great work and fyi content boss, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I appreciate that!
Another great idea 💡 👌, always look forward to your content and skills, thank you and Blessings 🙌
Thanks for your post and support!
can you make a video how to change transmission oil filter
Although similar, not all cars have the same transmission filter design.
@@hardlymovingpro i use chevrolet optra 1.8
@@kurosakiichigo85 you need to open the transmission to replace the filter on these ZF transmission it's not easy. A transmission specialist need to do it.
what do you recommmend to flush entire transmission oil
just drain, fill, drive and replace 3 times.
or can i use the same method like u did in this video , means put it in neutral and just keep at idle to get all oil out using return line. will it emty torque and radiator oil as well.. or that will cause transmision to be in a problem.
Depends on how dirty the oil is. If pitch black, start with a drain and fill. Wait till the next engine oil change to let the ATF detergents do its work, then check the oil color again. If dark red, you can do a flush. No transmission problems using the technique used in this video.
Hi i have a chevrolet optra when accelerating and i get to speeds of 80kms/hr and above car has a hard sturter and hold light starts to flash. When the car cools the hold disapears on its own. If i drive speeds bellow 80 car is fine qnd smooth. My temparature sensor failed so i put fans direct. Any advice?
Sorry ... don't understand.
Piston seal likes to go bad on these transmissions. You need to take your car to a transmission specialist. They need to open the transmission replace the piston seal and worn clutches. These are horrible transmissions.
I want to know because i have an optra its engine just looks like urs , but I don't what model i got
Optra not sold in US
Did you change the transmission oil filter at the same time?
Not at all.
Sir what model it is ??
Suzuki Forenza
2:48 I thought a seal had come into you garage.
Funny! It does sound like a seal doesn't it?
There is no drain plug on this vehicle! I have the same car!
You just haven't found it. Non standard 4 point indented plug.
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Thanks!
I apologize, there is a drain plug!
There you go and thanks for sharing!
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