Trans Fluid Change Using Pela Oil Extractor Through The Dipstick

[MUDGUTS]

Has anyone experience of changing the transmission fluid using a Pela Oil Extractor through the dipstick? Pela Oil Extractor Pump

I have been thinking about replacing some of the fluid by draining and re-filling. However this means getting underneath the car and messing around more than I would like as I can't get to the transmission drain plug without putting the car on ramps.

It's not the end of the world but I was wondereing if a Pela Pump might make the job easier. Also There is the option of running the car for a few seconds to fill the sump again then sucking some more out. That may mean getting more than 2 litres out on one go.

[Steve ( West Mids )]

I'd take it to a dealer and get it done properly.

[MUDGUTS]

Well, I ended up just driving the car up onto two large bricks, the extra 4 inches or so it raised the car was enough for me to reach the Transmission drain plug.

I drained about 2.5 litres out and remembering that last time I checked the fluid level it seemed a bit high, I replaced only 2.3 litres. I checked the level after a drive and it's OK but I guess still a little on the high side.

The condition of the fluid was not so good. I would describe it as the colour of molasses or strong black coffee.

I'll do another drain and fill in a few hundred miles and maybe continue the process a few more times. It was very easy.

[LS Jasper]

Like Richard said, doing a full transmission fluid change is not difficult and saves the time doing just a sump change. I did mine jacked up on axle stands. You just need a mate to turn the car over for short intervals while you are under the radiator checking how much is pumped out. I'm a real novice at such things and so if I can manage it.....

Jim

[cleverdick]

Sorry mate - that sump has to come off. If your trans fluid is like molasses or strong black coffee then it's long overdue - and the filter will need changing too. The lexls tutorial works - and it's valuable info for free. But you will need a ramp or hoist. Not sure I'd trust the dealer - they will inevitably take short cuts and quite possibly not use the correct fluid. (You must use genuine T-IV and you'll need 10l of it.)

[MUDGUTS]

Well Gents, time limitations LED me to carry on with the 2 litre changes. I managed to get enough changed by doing this 5 or so times a few hundred miles apart to have 68% of the fluid new now. I used just under 10 Litres of Type 4. It's running really well, despite that problem at 4000 RPM. I have done over 7000 miles in it.