how many quarts will i need to swap out?

planned on doing the "in house" version of a flush.


10 quarts? 12 quarts?

 

Depends on how "dirty" the original ATF is.

Case in point: Acura TL with 65k, 7.5 quart capacity. Quarts put in before ATF flused through cooler return line looked clear: around 19 quarts........


However, in my Minima I just ran 10 through and it was the nice pink-red color and appeared clear. But I had replaced the fluid by a machine at 32k and only had 15k on that fluid......


This is one of the few times when color does mean something.....

 

I know on the 5th gen, I took my local Nissan specialist 12 quarts for the T Tech machine and he used all of it.

If you are buying Amsoil ATF, get the 10 quart container and a few extra quarts.

 

i was going to buy the 12 quart case..

i should get the 2 1/2 gallon jug as well...

thanks for the info


you too EVIL bill

 

Questions:

Have you ever changed the ATF?

What mileage are you at?


Normally, you should be able to "get away" just a case.

 

i changed at 15k 30k 45k 60k and now i am at 78k

i was waiting for my vb.. (*cough... hence the post that got deleted)

 

I used the 10 quart jug and a few extra quarts of AMSOIL Synthetic ATF. That jug is great for taking old oil to be recycled. I kept it just for that, screw on cap prevents accidental spills. I also replaced Power Steering Fluid with Synthetic ATF Fluid. Sucked old oil out of Power Steering Pump with rubber vacuum bulb, Have done this 4 times. I have now converted engine, automatic transmission and power steering pump to AMSOIL Sunthetics. Engine and tranny are extremely quiet. Power Steering pump was never noisey and is still very quiet. Transmission shifts super smooth and quick! Very pleased!
Be well!!!!

 

Any available "how to" for the "in house" tranny flush??

 

there ars several write ups available that include some really helpful pictures, use search to find them.