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I got a 97 q45, how many quarts of transmission fluid I need to do a drain and refill, I called a few Infiniti dealership they want over a 150.00 just to do this, they also so told me they don't replace the transmission filters & gasket no more just a drain & refill. So I want to do it myself, also what is a good fulid to get for our q45 transmission...
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maxnix
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Questionable Thread Titles (grip1968)
First, please pay attention to the stickies at the top of the forum, in particular From here out, please use more descriptive thread titles!
Second, for a drain and refill, you must match fluids. Now my question: What are you going to do with the 60% of the contaminated fluid that remains within the transmission? You will need about 4 qts. to mix with the remaining contaminated ATF.
Most BG shops charge less for for a complete mechanical ATF exchange than your dealer does for a drain and refill. http://www.bgfindaship.com
My final question is this. What makes you so secure in adopting the procedures of a lazy rip off dealer is a good idea for maintaining your car?
Second, for a drain and refill, you must match fluids. Now my question: What are you going to do with the 60% of the contaminated fluid that remains within the transmission? You will need about 4 qts. to mix with the remaining contaminated ATF.
Most BG shops charge less for for a complete mechanical ATF exchange than your dealer does for a drain and refill. http://www.bgfindaship.com
My final question is this. What makes you so secure in adopting the procedures of a lazy rip off dealer is a good idea for maintaining your car?
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Re: Questionable Thread Titles (maxnix)
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Here is a thread about the insides of a transmission filter after 233K miles. I am still going to replace the filter on my 99 but only b/c I'm crazy.
Each drain and refill will be about 3-4 quarts-just measure the first drain and use that exact figure. Buy a case of Valvoline high mileage transmission fluid and drain the pan 3 times and you will have done more for your transmission than most. If you're really anal then buy 2 cases and drain and refill 7 times.
Tech has said that a G50 transmission thats heathy will empty its pan in 2 minutes exactly. I don't know if that figure is the same for a 97+ car but I used it on my drain and refills.
Good luck and do change thread title.
Here is a thread about the insides of a transmission filter after 233K miles. I am still going to replace the filter on my 99 but only b/c I'm crazy.
Each drain and refill will be about 3-4 quarts-just measure the first drain and use that exact figure. Buy a case of Valvoline high mileage transmission fluid and drain the pan 3 times and you will have done more for your transmission than most. If you're really anal then buy 2 cases and drain and refill 7 times.
Tech has said that a G50 transmission thats heathy will empty its pan in 2 minutes exactly. I don't know if that figure is the same for a 97+ car but I used it on my drain and refills.
Good luck and do change thread title.