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Default Changing automatic transaxle fluid and filter - 10-16-2004 , 12:22 PM






What is the procedure for changing the automatic transaxle fluid and filter
on a 1993 SL2.
Thanks,
Bob



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Default Re: Changing automatic transaxle fluid and filter - 10-16-2004 , 10:58 PM






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What is the procedure for changing the automatic transaxle fluid and filter
on a 1993 SL2.
Warm it up, shut off. Drain old fluid (there's a plug - something I
wish was mandated on automatics). I think the filter's a spin on, too.
About the only nice thing about the TAAT.

No need to drop any pan or stuff like that.


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Default Re: Changing automatic transaxle fluid and filter - 10-16-2004 , 11:43 PM



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What is the procedure for changing the automatic transaxle fluid and filter
on a 1993 SL2.
Bob, There is a drain plug on the bottom of the trans case. Also if you remove
the fresh air intake tube that runs across the upper radiator, the spin-on
filter can be changed very easy. Be sure to have a pan under it.

Personally when I am done draining everything, I put all the fluid in a bucket
with measuring marks. Add that same amount of fluid back in, then drive and be
sure the level is proper after trans is at operating temp.

I usually buy my filter at Saturn, even though it is a Saturn brand with Fram
name on it in small print.

Fram #P6646
Saturn #21003298

James


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Default Re: Changing automatic transaxle fluid and filter - 10-17-2004 , 02:48 PM



Thanks for clearing that up for me. When I bought the L series, a mechanic
friend (not yet familiar with L series) said, "that's great, they have an
external transmission filter and a drain plug." I went looking for such when
I did the first engine oil change and could not find them. So, it seems that
on the L series (not what the OP has asked about) one has to drop the pan to
drain and change the filter. They SHOULD mandate at least a drain on ATs...

"James1549" <james1549 (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:
What is the procedure for changing the automatic transaxle fluid and
filter
on a 1993 SL2.

Bob, There is a drain plug on the bottom of the trans case. Also if you
remove
the fresh air intake tube that runs across the upper radiator, the spin-on
filter can be changed very easy. Be sure to have a pan under it.
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James



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