tsrm lies

tone loc · 08-15-2006, 02:14 AM

i went to change my trans fluid. the tsrm says to put 1.7 qts back in but when i drained the old fluid it measured to be a little over 2 qts. so i put in like 2 1/4 qts in and its still low. i ran out of time so i didnt put anymore ill do it tommorow. I just want to know if im doing something wrong?

kwnate · 08-15-2006, 02:20 AM

Did you check the level with the trans being warmed up and in neutral?

tone loc · 08-15-2006, 02:24 AM

i checked it while it was warmed up and i have a automatic so i didnt put it in neutral. before i checked i went through all the gears and it still was low.

kwnate · 08-15-2006, 02:29 AM

In park, warmed up with the engine running?

tone loc · 08-15-2006, 03:22 AM

yes thats right

mrnickleye · 08-15-2006, 06:18 AM

It actually will take about 2 1/2 qts. Not much out is it??? That why the best way is to go get it done by a shop that has a machine to do it.

Or look in the FAQs section for the easy traanny oil change.

tone loc · 08-15-2006, 04:02 PM

how much does it usally cost to get it done at a shop? if its more than $10 no thanks ill do it myself.

supra_91 · 08-15-2006, 10:08 PM

i hate to break it to you but it will cost more than $10

mrnickleye · 08-17-2006, 05:59 AM

At my shop its $140.
Others charge less, like the big chain shops, Pepboys, etc.

I have been told by more than one customer how it was done "last time" on their car at the quickie lube place.

They stuck a tube down the dip stick hole and sucked out about 2-3 qts, and then topped it up. They paid $80 for that "trans service".

We actually use a machine and a flushing chemical, and it replaces ALL of the fluid with new.

f00g00 · 08-17-2006, 08:27 AM

The oil in the torque converter usually hold alot of fluid. More than a gallon I would guess.

08-15-2006, 02:14 AM	#1
tone loc 20psi boost Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	tsrm lies i went to change my trans fluid. the tsrm says to put 1.7 qts back in but when i drained the old fluid it measured to be a little over 2 qts. so i put in like 2 1/4 qts in and its still low. i ran out of time so i didnt put anymore ill do it tommorow. I just want to know if im doing something wrong?

08-15-2006, 02:20 AM	#2
kwnate SP58GT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 633	Did you check the level with the trans being warmed up and in neutral? __________________ Nate

08-15-2006, 02:29 AM	#4
kwnate SP58GT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 633	In park, warmed up with the engine running? __________________ Nate

08-15-2006, 06:18 AM	#6
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	It actually will take about 2 1/2 qts. Not much out is it??? That why the best way is to go get it done by a shop that has a machine to do it. Or look in the FAQs section for the easy traanny oil change. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

08-15-2006, 10:08 PM	#8
supra_91 Lexus & 550's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 521	i hate to break it to you but it will cost more than $10 __________________ 91 N/A automatic supra;K&N FIPK;2.5" custom exhaust;no cat;pacesetter header;eibach springs;tokico "blues";MKIV TT rims

08-15-2006, 02:24 AM	#3
tone loc 20psi boost Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	i checked it while it was warmed up and i have a automatic so i didnt put it in neutral. before i checked i went through all the gears and it still was low.

08-15-2006, 03:22 AM	#5
tone loc 20psi boost Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	yes thats right

08-15-2006, 04:02 PM	#7
tone loc 20psi boost Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	how much does it usally cost to get it done at a shop? if its more than $10 no thanks ill do it myself.

08-17-2006, 05:59 AM	#9
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	At my shop its $140. Others charge less, like the big chain shops, Pepboys, etc. I have been told by more than one customer how it was done "last time" on their car at the quickie lube place. They stuck a tube down the dip stick hole and sucked out about 2-3 qts, and then topped it up. They paid $80 for that "trans service". We actually use a machine and a flushing chemical, and it replaces ALL of the fluid with new. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08. Last edited by mrnickleye; 08-17-2006 at 06:03 AM.

08-17-2006, 08:27 AM	#10
f00g00 12psi boost Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kuwait Posts: 292	The oil in the torque converter usually hold alot of fluid. More than a gallon I would guess.

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