Transmission Fluid Flush??

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I'm saying you don't need to unscrew the threaded fitting if you buy this adapter. It goes in place of the stock hard line and has a barbed end to connect a clear hose to. If you don't understand how to make this work I suggest you pay to have the work done.
 

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Meccanoble - Don't try and unscrew that fitting. It's not the same as the older ones with the adaptor fitting. You will either cause a leak or you will ruin the radiator.

Get the adaptor like Red Rocket posted or bring it to someone.
 

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I am done. Just need to know how much fluid should be in tranny. Will explain everything soon.
 

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ok. This thread helped tremendously! First, with that tran cooler removal, once you remove that clamp, the metal house pulls out. I was scared to break out but seen enough videos. You want to remove it from the bracket first too get good leverage and limit restrictions on pulling. After i got it off, i tried to put my 38 metal cotton into out but too big. I mcguvered connection (pic below) which worked but made a soul I the process. Strongly recommend getting correct fitting to avoid spill. Ran for 35 seconds until i heard bubbling.

Went under car and removed pan. Like everyone says, exhaust is slightly in the way. I pot i pipe in between exhaust and car and used jack to bring exhaust down (pic below). Did it very slightly testing the removal every slight drop until i could barely snake it out.

Filter removal easy but gasket for filter looked good and too hard to remove. I just reused. Reinstall was simple with exhaust bent.

Made a mess flushing fluid due to bad fitting but got job done. Bought 4 gallons and used them all. Old oil was black but not burnt smelling.

Upon start up, there was slight smoke coming up from engine from fluid touching pipes but went away after a few minutes.

Car never drove bad but i definitely drive with more confidence now.

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Thank you. I'm so happy i did this myself. Between pictures, checking on football game and rationalizing on how to remove transmission cooler line, looking at multiple videos and websites, cleaning, refills, i did this job in 4 hours. Readily a 2 hour job of you knew what you was doing.

Next on the menu is transfer cases and power steering
 

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I removed the transmission line fitting at the radiator. Leaked a little coolant but was fine as soon as I put the cooler line adapter in the fitting. I used it because I was adding an aux cooler anyway but it's $10 well spent anyway. No leak afterwards.
 

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Yeah I just ordered that adapter. I'd rather use that instead of unscrewing and installing a threaded fitting then having to reverse it when Im done. Quick connect is the way to go. I've already replaced a tranny line so I know how they work.
 

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Yea I'll definitely hey one for Next flush. I just put a peeves in there that caused no damage but lots of leakage during the process.
 

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