Changing automatic transaxle fluid and filter

What is the procedure for changing the automatic transaxle fluid and filter
on a 1993 SL2.
Thanks,
Bob

 

Warm it up, shut off. Drain old fluid (there's a plug - something I
wish was mandated on automatics). I think the filter's a spin on, too.
About the only nice thing about the TAAT.

No need to drop any pan or stuff like that.

 

What is the procedure for changing the automatic transaxle fluid and filter

Bob, There is a drain plug on the bottom of the trans case. Also if you remove
the fresh air intake tube that runs across the upper radiator, the spin-on
filter can be changed very easy. Be sure to have a pan under it.

Personally when I am done draining everything, I put all the fluid in a bucket
with measuring marks. Add that same amount of fluid back in, then drive and be
sure the level is proper after trans is at operating temp.

I usually buy my filter at Saturn, even though it is a Saturn brand with Fram
name on it in small print.

Fram #P6646
Saturn #21003298

James

 

Thanks for clearing that up for me. When I bought the L series, a mechanic
friend (not yet familiar with L series) said, "that's great, they have an
external transmission filter and a drain plug." I went looking for such when
I did the first engine oil change and could not find them. So, it seems that
on the L series (not what the OP has asked about) one has to drop the pan to
drain and change the filter. They SHOULD mandate at least a drain on ATs...

| >What is the procedure for changing the automatic transaxle fluid and
filter
| >on a 1993 SL2.
|
| Bob, There is a drain plug on the bottom of the trans case. Also if you
remove
| the fresh air intake tube that runs across the upper radiator, the spin-on
| filter can be changed very easy. Be sure to have a pan under it.
| <snip>
| James