Kestas
Staff member
Do it hot. It makes for better draining. If you're worried about refilling it properly, you can measure the amount that's removed and match that amount with new fluid. Or just refill, leaving it a quart short. Drive around a bit and read the exact level. This'll tell you exactly how much you need to top off.
I agree with leaving the filter in this time, but consider removing the pan to clean all the silt and magnet fuzz on the bottom.
Instead of just a drain and refill, consider a complete exchange where you disconnect the return line and refill the transmission while the transmission is pumping out the old stuff with the car in idle. Though it's better than doing nothing, I never just drain and refill anymore. To me that's just like leaving the oil filter untouched during an oil change.
I agree with leaving the filter in this time, but consider removing the pan to clean all the silt and magnet fuzz on the bottom.
Instead of just a drain and refill, consider a complete exchange where you disconnect the return line and refill the transmission while the transmission is pumping out the old stuff with the car in idle. Though it's better than doing nothing, I never just drain and refill anymore. To me that's just like leaving the oil filter untouched during an oil change.