Antonio951

ok, so i open the fill plug THEN open the drain plug and drain the oil. THEN i pop the drain plug back in and fill the oil and pop the fill plug in................................................right?

89magic98

I know you want to be extra sure... but it's sounding like you're pulling our leg(s) here. That's exactly what was just written.

You are correct, though.

Antonio951

im not trying to pull anyones leg im just being extra carefull. Thanks for helping me out.

Skip

DON'T FORGET THE FILTER!!!

Antonio951

FILTER????????????????????????????????????????

Skip

Just kidding

Actually, there is some truth to the transaxle fluid "filter"...

You should always strain the fluid you remove from the transaxle to check for "particulate". You can sometimes avoid component failure by examining what the fluid carries out... or, at least know that the end is near. Coffee filters work okay, but they're really too dense. I use old white t-shirts. Just run the fluid over the material before it enters your catch can. This is good practice for any fluid coming out of the car... engine oil, coolant, ps fluid, blinker fluid, etc.

Good Luck!

Charlie944

Skip is just messin' with you, there is no filter.
For your reassurance I put MT-90 in around 103k and I have
almost 170k on that same oil, never any leaks either.
I will probably change it here before winter though.
Take care, and it is dreadfully easy, oh while you are back there
you might want to change your fuel filter...remember when it
was done last?

89magic98

What chu talkin about Willis?

Kevin Baker

Doh, I forgot to change the filter!? Hey if I buy a filter do I get a free gallon of turn signal fluid

89magic98

I've got a whole white sheet bolted under my car at all times, to catch all the fluid coming out.

Kevin Baker

Kevin, uh thats not a good idea you know? I can see a "parts net" under some early British cars as a good idea. But on a German one.