Dave Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Having probs with the overdrive not engaging ,david p has been brilliant at giving me advice ,so checked the ATF tonight and it's up to the right mark but it looks like this ,top is new fluid bottom is what's in my box ,guess I'm going to drop the pan and see what's inside ,then a full flush . Any comments welcome . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Yeah its probably ready for changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboomberang Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I done mine but not a full flush only a service you should check the manufacturer's manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Give it the sniff test, if it smells burnt then it is;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Full flush. It should be red, if its anything other than red, change it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Carlube ATF U is what we used in mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Carlube ATF U is what we used in mine Thanks Evin will look that up --------which one theres a few - - - Updated - - - Give it the sniff test, if it smells burnt then it is;) No don't smell burnt just a light brown colour cars only done 68k Edited May 25, 2017 by Dave (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 How do you do a full flush ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thanks Evin will look that up --------which one theres a few - - - Updated - - - No don't smell burnt just a light brown colour cars only done 68k Carlube...atf... U. There atf q and what not. But go for U. Davids the man for a full flush. Thats his thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) Carlube...atf... U. There atf q and what not. But go for U. Davids the man for a full flush. Thats his thing Thanks mate been talking to David he's a top bloke This one ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carlube-ATF-U-ATF-U-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-Fluid-4-55L-FULLY-SYNTETHIC/121347314407?_trksid=p2385738.c100677.m4598&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3De1c84a32b6db432e925a6368f1750450%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D23%26sd%3D121672612222 Edited May 26, 2017 by Dave (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thanks mate been talking to David he's a top bloke This one ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carlube-ATF-U-ATF-U-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-Fluid-4-55L-FULLY-SYNTETHIC/121347314407?_trksid=p2385738.c100677.m4598&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3De1c84a32b6db432e925a6368f1750450%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D23%26sd%3D121672612222 Yep. Youll need 2 tubs of the 4.55l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Yep. Youll need 2 tubs of the 4.55l Eyeah guessed that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 i'd also appreciate a guide how to do a full flush, theres bits and pieces around but afaik no step by step with pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 You simply cant do a full flush unless you take the box out as the torque converter holds a few litres in it, you have to drain the pain the fill with fresh then drain again a few months later . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz222 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 2 litres in drive a little then drain again untill fluid becomes bright red good idea to drop the pan and change gearbox filter while u are there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 You simply cant do a full flush unless you take the box out as the torque converter holds a few litres in it, you have to drain the pain the fill with fresh then drain again a few months later . Wrong. Very wrong advice to give. David flushed mine by draining it at the cooler. Fill the sump up. Bearing in mind the 2l in the sump must be drained. Fire it up. Drain at cooler line...all old fluid is flushed out off the torque converter. Youll need a new strainer too or the new fluid will get contaminated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 i'd also appreciate a guide how to do a full flush, theres bits and pieces around but afaik no step by step with pics See davidp gearbox thread everything is there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 i'd also appreciate a guide how to do a full flush, theres bits and pieces around but afaik no step by step with pics Linky. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/group.php?groupid=57 - - - Updated - - - Wrong. Very wrong advice to give. David flushed mine by draining it at the cooler. Fill the sump up. Bearing in mind the 2l in the sump must be drained. Fire it up. Drain at cooler line...all old fluid is flushed out off the torque converter. Youll need a new strainer too or the new fluid will get contaminated. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks for the link, i've seen this before but i don't really understand it. The Easiest Way To Do a Full Flush Drain sump, refit plug, pour 6.5 litres N/A (total volume 7L) or 7.5 litres T.T. (total volume 8L) of new fluid in via dipstick tube, remove a hose from the ATF cooler circuit, hold over bucket, have an assistant start the engine, run until clean new fluid shows, turn off engine, reconnect hose, give dipstick tube time to drain, restart engine and top up transmission to dipstick mark. How are you meant to put in 6.5litres of fluid into a sump what only holds 2-3litres... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Wrong. Very wrong advice to give. David flushed mine by draining it at the cooler. Fill the sump up. Bearing in mind the 2l in the sump must be drained. Fire it up. Drain at cooler line...all old fluid is flushed out off the torque converter. Youll need a new strainer too or the new fluid will get contaminated. You cant win them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks for the link, i've seen this before but i don't really understand it. How are you meant to put in 6.5litres of fluid into a sump what only holds 2-3litres... Put around 5-6l in...it will go...flush till clean fluid comes out. Check the level with the engine running and the box in N. And top up All will be fine. Wont damage the box as its not being driven when doing this. - - - Updated - - - You cant win them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 But then arent you massively overfilling it, which is bad enough on it's own even if you are only running it for a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 But then arent you massively overfilling it, which is bad enough on it's own even if you are only running it for a few minutes. No. Becasue as soon as you fire the car, fluid starts to flow...so what immediatley leaves is replaced with overfill. Cars arnt that complex when it comes to servicing them. I see where your coming from. But when you figure it all out youll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Ric I believe you fill and drain at the same time , so its similar to a blood transfusion even with the atf the right colour lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks for the link, i've seen this before but i don't really understand it. How are you meant to put in 6.5litres of fluid into a sump what only holds 2-3litres... sounds weird but this is how its done ,so the gear box never runs low on atf whilst running [not good]once the atf runs out of the pipe clear then your done switch off engine a reconnect pipe 10 min job.check level after 10 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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