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Old 02-09-2006, 01:35 PM
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Default Easiest/quickest Way To Siphon Transmission Fluid? I overfilled.

I overfilled my tranny by a quart or two. I know that can bad if driven in this state for too long. I'd like to siphon some of my tranny fluid out.

What is the best/quickest/easiest way to do this?

Car is a '90 Mustang LX 2.3L
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Old 02-09-2006, 02:35 PM
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Default RE: Easiest/quickest Way To Siphon Transmission Fluid? I overfilled.

how much do you need to get out? go to the local pharmacy and see if you can get a dropper if it's not a ton of it. or a turkey baster thing would work if it's more.
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Old 02-09-2006, 03:44 PM
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Default RE: Easiest/quickest Way To Siphon Transmission Fluid? I overfilled.

autozone/pepboys has fluid pumps for $15
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Old 02-09-2006, 07:54 PM
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Default RE: Easiest/quickest Way To Siphon Transmission Fluid? I overfilled.

The best way is to use a fluid pump Wal-Mart has one for $12.

Just make sure the fluid isn't really hot or you will melt the tube or the diaphram in the pump.
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Old 02-09-2006, 07:55 PM
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Default RE: Easiest/quickest Way To Siphon Transmission Fluid? I overfilled.

The best way is to use a fluid pump Wal-Mart has one for $12.

Just make sure the fluid isn't really hot or you will melt the tube or the diaphram in the pump.


Sorry for the double post!
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Old 02-10-2006, 12:52 PM
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Default RE: Easiest/quickest Way To Siphon Transmission Fluid? I overfilled.

WalMart pump worked... I guess the store is good for something.
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Old 02-10-2006, 01:46 PM
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Default RE: Easiest/quickest Way To Siphon Transmission Fluid? I overfilled.

undo one of the cooling lines and drain out what you need out.
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Old 02-21-2006, 10:45 PM
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Go Wal-Mart! I luv the store,,,no matter that the government of
Maryland thinks,,,,go Wally World! I personally like saving money,,,
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Old 02-21-2006, 10:47 PM
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off the subject, but i got my 01 v6 from augusta. bastards outside gate 5 ripped me a new one :| i cant wait to go back to gordon. fun times!
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Old 02-24-2006, 03:14 PM
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Default RE: Easiest/quickest Way To Siphon Transmission Fluid? I overfilled.

You can actually get a fluid pump that will let you siphon off fluid right through your dipstick tube. JC Whitney will probably have one. Check your local auto parts stores. Advanced Auto Parts may even do it for you. They will even come out and give your engine a code check if your light is on so you know what you are dealing with.
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