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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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Exclamation need help with trans fluid,A4?
1) how much quarts do yall put in a 4l60e and what oil is best?
2) do you change the filter,if so what filter do yall use?
3) where do you drain and fill the trans?

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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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1: depends on the size of the converter and type of pan your using
2: GM replacement.
3: You fill the trans through the dipstick tube. Draining it is another story. If the pan has no plug then you un-bolt the pan then about 4 quarts ends up on the floor OR all over your clothes. it sucks lol
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its stock stall etc..i just want to replace the fluid and filter..the car is a 98 trans am..
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By dropping the pan you will need approx 5qts of fluid. You can hit up a local parts store for the parts. Dex 3 fluid. Any brand of your choice.
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It is also good to have the trany flushed every once in awile. It cost about $75 + but you then know all your fluid is clean not just 4-5 qts.

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Originally Posted by Bill Bowling
It is also good to have the trany flushed every once in awile. It cost about $75 + but you then know all your fluid is clean not just 4-5 qts.

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This is at your own risk. I've heard plenty of horror stories regarding high-milage cars getting the tranny flushed...then
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This is at your own risk. I've heard plenty of horror stories regarding high-milage cars getting the tranny flushed...then
This is because of an already preexisting problem (from probably not changing the fluid).
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