Home trans flush.

[SlkMerc]

Question(s) for you gentlemen: Im going to do the driveway flush/bucket(s) lines off cooler, etc procedure. I read I need to put the car in reverse to slowly work the front pump. Can I leave the car on the ground and just hold the pedal/set the ebrake? or do I have to have the rear wheels off the ground.

Will I have to supplement the intake bucket of fluid by adding additionally through the dipstick tube?

Will I need silicone on the trans gasket? Im changing the filter.

How much Mercon V will I need to buy?

I plan on : drive up on ramps, drain some fluid via bucket method - drop pan/change filter - resume fluid transfer. Does this sound right?

Once again, thanks so much for the advice!

[jimlam56]

I would just buy a trans pan with a drain plug and change the fluid a couple more times within 30K. A lot easier IMHO and achieves the same results.

[fastblackmerc]

Question(s) for you gentlemen: Im going to do the driveway flush/bucket(s) lines off cooler, etc procedure. I read I need to put the car in reverse to slowly work the front pump. Can I leave the car on the ground and just hold the pedal/set the ebrake? or do I have to have the rear wheels off the ground.

No need to go into reverse.

Will I have to supplement the intake bucket of fluid by adding additionally through the dipstick tube?

You don't want the tranny to go dry, so keep an eye on the fluid level.

Will I need silicone on the trans gasket? Im changing the filter.

No silicone is needed on the gasket.

How much Mercon V will I need to buy?

Whatever the owners manual says.

I plan on : drive up on ramps, drain some fluid via bucket method - drop pan/change filter - resume fluid transfer. Does this sound right?

Loosen all the tranny pan bolts. Take off the bolts on the lowest part of the pan, In your case the back bolts. Slowly loosen the remaining bolts and catch the fluid that drains out. When enough fluid is out, remove the remaining bolts, remove pan, clean pan, replace filter, reinstall pan.

Once again, thanks so much for the advice!

[SlkMerc]

Thanks FBM - question still remains though do the wheels have to be off the ground?. Yes Ive read where some folks just do the drain the pan a couple times or every other oil change. I just feel better with all the fluid (or as much as possible) replaced - something about old fluid and new fluid mixing doesnt sit well with me

[Pat]

Look for your lollypop.

[RF Overlord]

SlkMerc, while you have the pan off, install a drain plug. Once you've done one complete fluid exchange, doing periodic drain & fills will keep things nice and fresh for you.

You also won't need to replace the filter again after the first time. The vast majority of wear particles occur in the first 10-15,000 miles from new.

In case it wasn't clear, the OEM pan gasket is designed to be reused. Don't use the rubber or cork one that comes with replacement filters.