SuperOldSchool
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I followed a YouTube video and changed my 8l90’s filter and fluid today.
I had dealer do the first time at 45k. 34k later it’s my turn.
I bought a fluid extractor to suck most out of the pan first.
The most time consuming step was getting the darn heat shield removed. The rest was easy. I took my time - like really slow and it took 2.5 hours.
I have a scan tool (ScanGauge II) to measure fluid temp- needs to be between 95-113 degrees.
Did not have to bend the exhaust cross over. I was able to easily slide pan out by turning front side (facing front of car) towards passenger side.
Filled with 8 qts and about 1/2 -3/4 qt drained out during level check.
Magnets were dirty, fluid was dark, didn’t smell bad . Pan was a little dirty.
You can do it on the driveway, just take your time.
I plan to suck out pan and refill in a few weeks again to refresh more fluid. Then going forward, suck and fill each year.
I had dealer do the first time at 45k. 34k later it’s my turn.
I bought a fluid extractor to suck most out of the pan first.
The most time consuming step was getting the darn heat shield removed. The rest was easy. I took my time - like really slow and it took 2.5 hours.
I have a scan tool (ScanGauge II) to measure fluid temp- needs to be between 95-113 degrees.
Did not have to bend the exhaust cross over. I was able to easily slide pan out by turning front side (facing front of car) towards passenger side.
Filled with 8 qts and about 1/2 -3/4 qt drained out during level check.
Magnets were dirty, fluid was dark, didn’t smell bad . Pan was a little dirty.
You can do it on the driveway, just take your time.
I plan to suck out pan and refill in a few weeks again to refresh more fluid. Then going forward, suck and fill each year.
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