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Old 01-27-2010, 09:35 pm   #1
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Hello everyone. I have a 2001 C5 coupe, and am interested in changing the tranny filter and fluid. I hope I'm not beating a dead horse here, but. How much fluid will I need? (no flush),What fluid is suggested? What is the esiest way to install the fluid if done by quart? Any other tips, tricks, or secrets to accomplish this task would be appreciated. Thank You in advance for your help.
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Old 01-28-2010, 12:07 am   #2
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get a large drain pan !
for refilling you will need a pump

others will chime in with the links for the correct way to do it
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get a large drain pan !
for refilling you will need a pump

others will chime in with the links for the correct way to do it
Haha, When I was a professional mechanic in the shop we had a trash can lid brazed onto a drain pan w/ a valve. The lid had numerous holes for fluids to drain. The pump is a great idea. Thanks for the tips. Respectfully, Mark
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i swear at one time while i was under my 99 i saw a drain plug in the trans pan. am i correct or am i thinking of one of my other vehicles?
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there is a drain plug
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it's still messy to drop the pan
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there is a drain plug
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it's still messy to drop the pan
It always is. Do you guys know recommended fluid and capacity?
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recommended fluid would be dexron 6. dont know the exact capacity. just fill until it runs out the fill hole. just like on a differential or a transfer case. they took all the guesswork out of it.
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recommended fluid would be dexron 6. dont know the exact capacity. just fill until it runs out the fill hole. just like on a differential or a transfer case. they took all the guesswork out of it.
Will Dextron 6 mix with Dextron 3? I'm not sure if the tranny has ever been serviced. Bought her used at a Chevy dealership. I've heard that 3 and 6 are incompatible.
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Yes, they will mix. I believe you heard wrong. The only place I know that you shoudn't use Dex 6 in place of Dex 3 is in the 6 spd manuals.

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I now have some peace of mind. Have a leak under there, so I'm gonna start cleaning and find it. Again, thanks go out to everyone who posted some help. Mark
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