2000 2wd Transmission Drain Plug
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2000 2wd Transmission Drain Plug
I looked under my EX and I see a grommet on bell housing, I removed it and under there I see a small bolt, is that where I would drain the tranny fluid? Thanks!
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I haven't seen mine yet but there is only one in 360 degrees and they look like a bolt head. That must be it. Loosen it up with a pan below it in case you loosen to far and see if ATF comes out or just take it out when it's not hot and quickly put it back in. I rebuilt auto trans for many years but that was a long time ago. I think most of the plugs were 7/16"
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No. There is only one plug in there. It's not a bolt. The converter is like a big round donut filled with oil. About 60-70% of your trans oil is in there. It gets pumped in there and stays there. It has fins inside like a jet engine that hydraulicly connects the engine to the trans and allows it to idle and transmit power smoothly to the trans. Just put a pan there and take it out when it is not hot.
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My manual says 17.7 quarts but that is completely dry. I think just the trans takes 6 quarts. If you overfill you will have to drain some. I would start with 14 and check it (won't hurt it.) Don't forget to drain the trans part also (pan). Some oil will stay in the lines and cooler.
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Job Completed!
Ok, I just finished changing the Tranny Fluid, it took bout 30-45mins, was even easier than changing the Engine Oil.
This Came Out: (about 6 and some)
This Went In: (6 1/4)
I'm gonna let things settle in the Dip Stick Tube and tomorrow gonna check the level but it seems to be changing smoother though it might be just my imagination.
I was gonna pay $160-$180 for someone else to change it but I spend a total of $42.
This Came Out: (about 6 and some)
This Went In: (6 1/4)
I'm gonna let things settle in the Dip Stick Tube and tomorrow gonna check the level but it seems to be changing smoother though it might be just my imagination.
I was gonna pay $160-$180 for someone else to change it but I spend a total of $42.