This video is longer than most DIY 8L90 fluid change videos, but it contains, every step, every torque spec, and even the order for the transmission pan bolts. This will vastly reduce spillage. To extract as much of the old ATF as possible, leave the pan on, remove a trans cooler line at the radiator, put a drain pan under it, then start the engine for a Discard the old pan gasket. 6. If necessary, remove the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) filter mounting bolts, then remove the filter by pulling it down and off of the valve body. Make sure any gaskets or seals are removed with the old filter. The transmission usually has one round seal and a rectangular gasket. There is a series of 6 solenoids whose screens would clog if you wait too long and the result is codes and transmission problems. The procedure is actually very easy and requires simple tools to accomplish. The fluid is Dexron 6 and is readily available at Walmart or any parts store. The entire process was only about 45 minutes. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. Uses such as high performance operation. Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change. Remove the front skid plate/undercover (13mm bolts x7). Get your 8mm allen socket and catch container. Get the container close to the drain plug; the fluid is pretty watery. Remove the drain plug (pic attached) and let it drain. I let it drip for 30 minutes or so. Reinstall the drain plug. 26 ft/lbs torque. MERCON® automatic transmission fluid: Caution: Be sure to use the correct type of transmission fluid. Do not mix MERCON® and MERCON® V or LV: Automatic transmission fluid capacity (dry fill) 2004-2010 Four-speed transmission: Up to 13.9 quarts: Six-speed transmission: Up to 10.1 quarts: 2011 and later: Up to 13 quarts: Note: This is a dry Ford FiestaChange ATF of ford fiestaThank You For Watching.Please Subscribe: Here's how to replace the ATF (auto transmission fluid) in a CRV.ATF Filter replacement video: buOW.

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