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Gunia 07-01-2008, 07:38 AM What ATF has everyone been using? Regular or Syn? and what type/brand? I was thing about flushing the ATF since the trans is shifting somewhat hard at times. The car only has 17k miles on it, but I'd like to change the fluid soon. Is the stuff they use at the dealership good enough? Fusion 07-01-2008, 07:47 AM Have not changed mine yet. Gunia 07-03-2008, 08:29 AM Dealer told me that ATF flushs are not recommended. Only a pan drop and drain. Apparently there are some issues with the trans when flushing out all the old fluid. Any thoughts? geewhiz 07-03-2008, 08:47 AM Some years back I had a very reputable transmission repair shop tell me “unless absolutely necessary, never drop the trans pan for a fluid change.” I’ve stuck with this advise. He also said not to flush the fluid, a simple fluid change is always best. Gunia 07-03-2008, 10:48 AM What about the filter? Wouldn't you have to drop the pan to get to the filter? geewhiz 07-03-2008, 11:15 AM You sure would!:rolleyes: :DI supose that would fall under the "absolutely necessary" catagory.:D JPNNH 08-06-2008, 04:53 AM Since there is NO tranny dip stick how do you plan on refilling the tranny....I would love to change mine to synthetic but need more info first! CjLink 08-07-2008, 06:21 PM you dont need to change your auto-trans-fluid until 50,000 miles... just letting you know, even with hard driving it will be good up to then... oomonte 08-07-2008, 10:31 PM should be a fill plug on top....and a check hole below pass...axle.fill up while running,until comes out check hole..... Dave05G6GT 08-08-2008, 07:38 AM If you flush make sure they use a machine like BG services that removes all the fluid. I would replace with a universal syn. maykevin5 11-28-2008, 11:53 PM The dip is behind the motor and firewall. Have to look back there a ways. JPNNH 11-29-2008, 08:13 AM is that the round black rubber type cap about half dollar size???? maykevin5 11-29-2008, 11:03 PM Now the question is, do you have the 3.5, 3.9 or manual tranny? If its a 4 speed auto it will be a black dip stick with with a finger ring on the end of it behind the coil pack. At least it is on my 3.9 JPNNH 11-30-2008, 02:29 AM 3.5 Auto mrslcom 11-30-2008, 03:50 AM The 4-speed tranny has no dipstick. Dexron VI is already a synthetic transmission fluid. maykevin5 11-30-2008, 10:43 PM I have 3.9 auto. tranny dipstick is behind the motor. Not sure about the 3.5 gXpG608 12-22-2008, 07:15 PM gm has a new trann fluid, dexron6. synthetic. and its used on all new cars. good stuff. | ||