transmission fluid change

[S-13]

anyone on here change their own auto transmission fluid? I did mine recently and after draining and filling I realized after 4 quarts or so was already showing full on the dipstick even tho factory stats say 8 3/4 quarts... I dont wana drive with low fluid so.... whut the

[Loki]

Aren't you supposed to check the transmission fluid via dipstick on a warm engine?

[S-13]

yes that is how i checked mine afterwards

[ishkabibble]

Was the ground level when you drained it? Did you change the filter, too?

[Rex]

Generally, just draining won't get ALL the fluid out.

Did you measure the amount removed?

[S-13]

Yeap i made sure the car was level during the drain and refill. However I didnt change the filter... wherever that may be i was not aware of it. I drained roughly 4 quarts and replaced with about the same hence the full reading I currently have.

[Rex]

My history with another Nissan (Infiniti Q45) required you to drain (~4 quarts), fill, allow to idle for 2-3 miuntes, repeat. If you do this about 3 maybe 4 times, you should ahve completely exchanged most of the fluid. The only real way is to take it to a shop and have them flush/refill. This should cost about $120 or more. You want a full "mechanical exchange", not a "$69 flush".

[S-13]

thanks for all the replies everyone. Ive got it all sorted out now and all is well