Changing T-45 fluid

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05-22-2007, 11:38 PM

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Changing T-45 fluid

I tried searching to no avail. Just looking for a simple write up on how to change my T-45 tranny fluid. Thanks.

05-23-2007, 12:08 AM

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RE: Changing T-45 fluid

There are two plugs on the passenger side of your trans near the back. Take the top one out first and then take the bottom one out. When it's done draining fill it up through the top hole until fluid just starts to come out of the top whole. I think it's about 3.5 quarts.

05-23-2007, 12:48 AM

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RE: Changing T-45 fluid

That's it?? No special tools or tricks??

05-23-2007, 12:51 AM

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RE: Changing T-45 fluid

The only special tool you will need is a pump to put the new fluid in. It's only 3 quarts.

05-23-2007, 12:59 AM

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RE: Changing T-45 fluid

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There are two plugs on the passenger side of your trans near the back. Take the top one out first and then take the bottom one out. When it's done draining fill it up through the top hole until fluid just starts to come out of the top whole. I think it's about 3.5 quarts.

make sure you put the bottom plug back in first before you start filling again. just had to say so. I've also heard of people that refill without a pump by pulling the boot/shroud off of their shifter and putting a funnel with a long tube down through the opening inside your cabin. I just took it to my mechanic and he did it for 10 bucks.