Transmission fluid change-which method is better? - READ ONLY

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#63 of 99 So what's the going cost to get a Trans fluid flush? by glenn43 May 11, 2002 (11:49 am)
I live in Maryland. Anyone used any service center for BG products?
#64 of 99 Aluminum transmission pan by larieb May 17, 2002 (12:12 pm)
I am going with an oversize aluminum finned transmission pan for my 5.4 liter ford van , I liked the idea about putting a magnet to pick up small metallic shavings , I am considering Epoxing a magnet to the bottom inside of pan but am concerned about after a while the transmission fluid eating away the epoxy and maybe magnet obstructing fiter somehow , any ideas or comments ... thanks Larry
#65 of 99 I know what you mean... by adc100 May 17, 2002 (3:42 pm)
I doubt it would block off the filter, but the epoxy could possibly dissolve and contaminate the oil. GM, looks like they use epoxy on theirs. Perhaps you could get a stronger magnet and epoxy it to the outside?? Just a thought. You could try it out before putting it in place.
#66 of 99 larieb by frule May 17, 2002 (3:46 pm)
I'd think twice about the epoxy idea.I use one of the best epoxies available to assemble heads to golf clubs.It can be easily broken down in boiling water(212*F). Better compare the temp of the fluid vs. the temp of breakdown.JMO
#67 of 99 larieb, try using a magnetic drainbolt by zr2rando May 18, 2002 (3:19 am)
Parts stores sell kits that you can put drainbolts into trans-pans that did not have bolts previously, I never used one but I have seen them. Maybe you can put a drain-bolt in your pan and just use a magnetic bolt, best of both worlds-better cooling and easier filter changing! see ya
#68 of 99 If you go to a site called by gsleve May 18, 2002 (5:44 am)
synlube they sell magnets that are rare earth much much stronger than ceramic and their designed to placed in the transmission pan on transfer cases transaxels their pretty good I use them for these purposes
#69 of 99 AT fluid capacity by stans40 May 24, 2002 (6:52 am)
Does anyone know the AT fluid capacity for a 2002 4 cyl. Camry? I looked in the owner's manual but couldn't find anything.
#70 of 99 it depends you'll have to drain it first then by gsleve May 25, 2002 (5:08 am)
pour contents into a gallon jug that'll tell you how much should go back into the tranny it may be just under 4qts or exactly 4qts or a little more be on the safe side I'd drain and pour contents into a gallon jug
#71 of 99 AT fluid by stans40 May 27, 2002 (11:14 am)
gsleve, thanks for the suggestion. I guess I didn't make myself clear. What I wanted to know was the total amount of AT fluid in the transmission so when I drain it, I will know what percent of the total I have removed.
#72 of 99 Here is what I do. by wtd May 28, 2002 (7:23 pm)
My 98 chevy ext-cab Z-71 truck has a tranny pan with drain plug. After changing the fluid & filter at about 20,000 miles for the first time, I just drain and refill about every 4 or 5,000 miles and keep fresh tranny fluid in it at all times. This may be overkill, but I want this tranny to last as long as possible. Plus a drain and refill only let out a little less than 3 quarts so doing it this way is probably best for this tranny.

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