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Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

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YOUR RESEARCHAutomatic Transmission Fluid Change

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Replace by draining the fluid out of the pan

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The fluid and filter are changed by draining the fluid out of the pan with the drain plug (NOT to be confused with the fill plug)

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Check atf and if need be

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Suggestion · Original poster

How do I check The ATF and If need be change the ATF fluid and Filter?

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Leading evidence: 'Replace by draining the fluid out of the pan' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check atf and if need be' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Check atf and if need be

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Suggestion · Original poster

How do I check The ATF and If need be change the ATF fluid and Filter?

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Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Fill plug (the large hex plug - 14mm or 17mm)

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Suggestion

loosen the fill plug (the large hex plug - 14mm or 17mm).

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Fill plug)

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Suggestion

The fluid and filter are changed by draining the fluid out of the pan with the drain plug (NOT to be confused with the fill plug)

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Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Replace atf fluid and filter

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Suggestion · Original poster

How do I check The ATF and If need be change the ATF fluid and Filter?

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Check atf and if need be

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Suggestion · Original poster

How do I check The ATF and If need be change the ATF fluid and Filter?

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Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Fill plug (the large hex plug - 14mm or 17mm)

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Suggestion

loosen the fill plug (the large hex plug - 14mm or 17mm).

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Fill plug)

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Suggestion

The fluid and filter are changed by draining the fluid out of the pan with the drain plug (NOT to be confused with the fill plug)

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Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Replace atf fluid and filter

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Suggestion · Original poster

How do I check The ATF and If need be change the ATF fluid and Filter?

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Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Replace by draining the fluid out of the pan

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The fluid and filter are changed by draining the fluid out of the pan with the drain plug (NOT to be confused with the fill plug)

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Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Replace filter and gasket

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Suggestion

You then remove the pan to change the filter and gasket.

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Use esso lt71141 atf

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Suggestion

You can ONLY use Esso LT71141 ATF.

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Use same fluid as well

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Suggestion

BMW uses the same fluid as well, so you can shop around for the best price.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

How do I check The ATF and If need be change the ATF fluid and Filter? I have a 2000 996 with Tiptronic Transmission.

POST 2Original post

Heheheh, not the most user friendly procedure. Generally, unless you have access to a lift and some method of pumping fluid, this is not a DIY friendly procedure. Get under the car with the transmission fluid at operating temp (180 F) loosen the fill plug (the large hex plug - 14mm or 17mm). If fluid drips out, it is at the correct level. You can ONLY use Esso LT71141 ATF. This fluid runs about $17 USD per liter. The fluid replacement interval is 90K miles. The fluid and filter are changed by draining the fluid out of the pan with the drain plug (NOT to be confused with the fill plug) You then remove the pan to change the filter and gasket.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks, I think I can Handle it With a rented lift or on Jack Stands. I appreciate the response. Do you know where I can get the ATF fluid you mentioned, Is it readily available at Autozone, Nappa, ETC... or is it a over the net or dealer Item only?

POST 4Original post

The only place I have ever located this fluid is from a dealer. BMW uses the same fluid as well, so you can shop around for the best price.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

You've Been a great help! Thank You!

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