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

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#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.
#73 of 99 usually it is about half meaning that the torque by gsleve May 31, 2002 (5:21 am)
converter holds an equal amout as the transmission therefore when you drain the tranny you've drained 50% of the total capacity of AT fluid both tranny and converter you could also go to Autzones website look up capacity and they will give you the total however you'll have to subtract what had come from the tranny
#74 of 99 wtd by armtdm Jun 03, 2002 (6:15 pm)
4 or 5000 miles. That truly is overkill. Hope you have a drain valve and not a plug as often as you do it.
#75 of 99 armtdm by wtd Jun 04, 2002 (1:51 pm)
As I stated before, it may be overkill, but I want to try to make this tranny last. I had this exact same transmission in my previous truck and it had to be replaced at around 36,000 miles and I changed fluid and filter in it every 15,000 miles. The 4L60E tranny is not very strong for a truck application plus when you use it to tow with. These trannys also have a problem with wearing out one of the bores for one of the shift solinoids in the valve body. Maybe by keeping fresh fluid in it, this problem will show up later, not sooner. I can tell when the fluid starts getting close to needing changed because I get more torque converter vibration. As soon as I change it, the vibration goes away for awhile. The 4L60E holds approximately 11 quarts of fluid. a fluid and filter change only gets out about 5 quarts. A fluid change only, gets out less than 3 quarts. As for the taking the drain plug out as often as I do, how is it any different than taking my drain plug out of my oil pan every 3,000 miles when I do an oil change? I've never wore out the threads in my oil pans at this interval. If by chance I do wear out my tranny pans threads, I'll just buy another one for $40 at my local dealership. I do alot of stop and go driving and tow occasionally with my truck. This is hard on the transmission. Even though I have a tranny cooler, it needs all the help it can get. Fluid is cheap and it doesn't take much time to do and I have the piece of mind knowing that I always have fresh transmission fluid. Wayne

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