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My ATF needs refreshing at ~ 50KM. I have got the Type IV ATF and the washer. I was checking my box and the largest allen I have is 6mm. I think the tranny drain plug is 10mm, but before buying one I need to know. I might end up just buying the one size.
It is a 2005 LE with the 5 spd auto tranny. TIA
It's 10mm, but you should get one that will attach to 3/8" ratchet handle. I've not seen one of the L-shaped ones that give you enough leverage to open the plug.
It's 10mm, but you should get one that will attach to 3/8" ratchet handle. I've not seen one of the L-shaped ones that give you enough leverage to open the plug.
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I agree with the above statement. Get yourself a set like these.
My ATF needs refreshing at ~ 50KM. I have got the Type IV ATF and the washer. I was checking my box and the largest allen I have is 6mm. I think the tranny drain plug is 10mm, but before buying one I need to know. I might end up just buying the one size.
It is a 2005 LE with the 5 spd auto tranny. TIA
Okay, changed the fluid. Looked dirty considering I have only 48000 HWY miles. Granted they are South CA HWY miles, where you could be "parked" on the fwy for a while.
Couple of pointers;
In the owner's manual I could not find how to check the fluid level. 95% of cars it is in park, but I know of some Mitsu's and Mopar products that you have to check in Neutral.
Also, the "crush" washer is really just a metal washer, so I am not sure if I had to change it. It dropped in the pan and initially I thought it didn't have one, until I drained the pan.
To check the transmission fluid level, warm up the car to normal operating temperature, move the shifter through all the positions and back to park. Park vehicle on level surface, leave engine running with car in park and parking brake engaged. You will use the hot portion of the dipstick.
check the fluid level by first bringing the car to operating temperature, approx 5 - 10 min of drive, give or take. Once the temp is up to operating temperature, with your foot on the brake, cycle through the gears down and up, PRND32L - L23DNRP. Leave the car running and in park, you can now check the fluid level. Take the dipstick it out, wipe it, put it back in ALL the way, then take it back it out to check the level. that's what my owner's manual says more or less.
as for the crush washer, you should ideally replace it every time you change the oil (transmission or motor). you can reuse it, but for ~$1, you might as well replace it. its cheap insurance against the drain bolt leaking.
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Got it, actually bought only the 10mm for now. Not a fan of hex! Will let you know how the oil change goes. Thanks.
You could use a Torx 55 male socket if your hex is rounded or rusted. The socket (10mm hex or the Torx) fits into the bolt recess fairly well so make sure it bottoms before turning the ratchet. There are horrror stories about rounding the drain bolt so be mindful when you do it.
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