Saturday, November 23, 2013
How to Flush Automatic Transmission Fluid
Prior to the invention of the automatic transmission flush machine, a transmission service was nothing more than removing the pan, replacing the filter, reinstalling the pan and adding five or six quarts of fluid back into the transmission. While this was better than ignoring your transmission altogether, it really only allowed for the replacement of 30 percent of the transmission fluid. Fortunately, transmission flush machines do exist, and theyre in the hands of trained transmission technicians.
Instructions
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Fill a 5-gallon bucket with the recommended amount of transmission fluid for your vehicle. Make sure to use the fluid specified by your vehicles manufacturer for your type of transmission.
2Insert the suction hose from the automatic transmission flush machine into the bucket and turn the machine on to the "Fill" setting. Fill the machine and shut it off when done.
3Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the transmission with a box wrench. Attach the suction and discharge hoses from the flush machine to the cooler lines with a socket set.
4Start the vehicle and turn the flush machine to the "Flush" setting. Wait for the new transmission fluid to empty into the transmission. Shut the machine and the vehicle off.
5Remove the suction and discharge hoses from the cooler lines with the socket set. Reconnect the cooler lines to the transmission cooler with the box wrench.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
How Do I Find an Automatic Transmission for a 1991 Caprice Classic
Auto parts for a car, such as a 1991 Chevy Classic, are found at local dealerships, junkyards and online auto-part stores. Due to the complete renovation of this model, all auto parts for this car were created in 1991. There are only 217,462 known models of this vehicle, therefore, a transmission for this model, may be in a short supply. A 1991 Caprice Classic is either equipped with a 8 Cylinders E 5.0L TBI OHV or 8 Cylinders 7 5.7L TBI OHV engine; this must be located before you begin your search for the transmission.
Instructions
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Call the Chevrolet dealership and ask if they have an available transmission for your car. When placing a call to the dealership, mention the year, make, and model of the car, as well as the engine type. If the transmission is available, set up payment and shipping options. If it is not available, ask the dealer if there are similar dealerships in the area that carry the part. If an adequate transmission is not located, ask the dealer to refer you to a junkyard.
2Visit your local auto junkyard. Junkyards carry used auto parts with a different range of prices, depending on the condition of the part. Call the junkyard and tell them you are searching for a transmission. Tell them the make, model, year, and engine type of the car. If they successfully locate the part, ask if you need to take the transmission out yourself, or if it is already dismantled. If they require you to take it apart, bring adequate tools or a mechanic. If the auto part is not available, locate another junkyard or widen your search to an online shop.
3Search for auto parts online. Go to your preferred search engine and enter "Auto parts online." Select a few of your results to browse through. When searching on the website, you are prompted to enter the make, year, model, and engine type of the vehicle. After locating your vehicle, a list of parts will appear. Select "Transmission." Select the transmission you are interested in purchasing. At check-out, payment options are given, such as a credit or debit card. Enter your information. Select a method of shipping and handling. One day shipping will arrive the next business day and standard day shipping will take three to five business days. Shipping costs may run you up to $300. You dont need to be a professional to buy a transmission online.
