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How do you drain the transmission fluid and refill it on your own?
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∙ 14y ago
You'll have to drop the pan since transmissions do not include a drain plug. You should replace the filter while you have it down and make sure that you have a replacment gasket. Clean the pan well before you put it all back together, and follow the instructions on the gasket/filter box. It isn't a difficult process, just messy.
I would add a aftermarket drain plug to the pan to ease the messiness the answered noted. They are available at most automotive parts stores under the B&M, Help, or sometimes found where they have aftermarket transmission cooler kits.
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