Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to change
out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
appreciated.....

Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

Ed,

If you can change your own oil and filter you can change the tranny filter
and fluid.

It does not require any special tools other than a pair of ramps, jack
stands, or a handy retaining wall to lift the GC to a comfortable height to
be crawling underneath..

"Ed Wojciechowski" > wrote in message
...
>I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to change
>out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
>appreciated.....

Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

Hi Ed,
The problem is the torque converter doesn't have a drain plug, and
should be flushed with the proper equipment:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/transmission.htm Some say you drill and
tap it.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
http://www.billhughes.com/

Ed Wojciechowski wrote:
>
> I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to change
> out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
> appreciated.....

Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

If this is a concern change it twice. If what you drain the second time is
reasonably clean, don't worry too much.

Earle

"L.W.(Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Ed,
> The problem is the torque converter doesn't have a drain plug, and
> should be flushed with the proper equipment:
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/transmission.htm Some say you drill and
> tap it.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> http://www.billhughes.com/
>
> Ed Wojciechowski wrote:
> >
> > I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to
change
> > out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
> > appreciated.....

Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

That's like changing the pool filter twice.
I worry a lot about it, that's where the heavy particles are
separated in a type of centrifugal filter.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
http://www.billhughes.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> If this is a concern change it twice. If what you drain the second time is
> reasonably clean, don't worry too much.
>
> Earle

Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

From his post he sounds like he has limited experience. Putting a drain in
the converter is probably past where he should be starting.

Earle's idea has merit but if that is planned then adding a pan drain is
cheap and easy and he will not have to pull the pan a second time.

Don't forget the change the gear lube in the differentials while you are at
it.

"L.W.(Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message
...
> That's like changing the pool filter twice.
> I worry a lot about it, that's where the heavy particles are
> separated in a type of centrifugal filter.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> http://www.billhughes.com/
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> If this is a concern change it twice. If what you drain the second time
>> is
>> reasonably clean, don't worry too much.
>>
>> Earle

Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

You'll always have to pull the pan for the filter, just that oil
will be in the drain can rather than all over you.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
http://www.billhughes.com/

billy ray wrote:
>
> From his post he sounds like he has limited experience. Putting a drain in
> the converter is probably past where he should be starting.
>
> Earle's idea has merit but if that is planned then adding a pan drain is
> cheap and easy and he will not have to pull the pan a second time.
>
> Don't forget the change the gear lube in the differentials while you are at
> it

Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

Heh. Wonder if there is a slang term for this.

With a creeper you could use a normal curb, or if you are skinnier than
I am or have a lift, nothing at all.

billy ray proclaimed:

> Ed,
>
> If you can change your own oil and filter you can change the tranny filter
> and fluid.
>
> It does not require any special tools other than a pair of ramps, jack
> stands, or a handy retaining wall to lift the GC to a comfortable height to
> be crawling underneath..
>
> "Ed Wojciechowski" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to change
>>out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
>>appreciated.....
>
>
>

Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

I haven't tried the curb, I prefer to be off the street when working on
vehicles.

I find retaining walls very convenient.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...05775318&idx=1


"Lon" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> Heh. Wonder if there is a slang term for this.
>
> With a creeper you could use a normal curb, or if you are skinnier than I
> am or have a lift, nothing at all.
>
> billy ray proclaimed:
>
>> Ed,
>>
>> If you can change your own oil and filter you can change the tranny
>> filter and fluid.
>>
>> It does not require any special tools other than a pair of ramps, jack
>> stands, or a handy retaining wall to lift the GC to a comfortable height
>> to be crawling underneath..
>>
>> "Ed Wojciechowski" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to
>>>change out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
>>>appreciated.....
>>
>>