auto tranny fluid

[Rism]

Need to know 2 things.

1. Best synthetic fluid for auto tranny
2. how many quarts the 2002 protege tranny holds

 

[element.8]

Need to know 2 things.

1. Best synthetic fluid for auto tranny
2. how many quarts the 2002 protege tranny holds

thirdly...

how often / when is the scheduled changing?

 

[Rism]

30k miles

 

[goldstar]

Need to know 2 things.

1. Best synthetic fluid for auto tranny
2. how many quarts the 2002 protege tranny holds

According to the FSM, the ATF capacity is~7.6 qts (7.2L)
The specified type is ATF M-V or equivalent (e.g. Dexron III)

For a synthetic ATF, I recommend Red Line Synthetic D4 ATF. This is recommended for transmissions that are designed to use oils such as Dexron III.

For more info check out: www.redlineoil.com

 

[Rism]

jesus 7.6 qts thats a lot. You positive on that number

 

[tonkabui]

that's with a full system flush. if you're just draining what comes out of your tranny oil pan, you'll change roughly 3 quarts. the rest of it hangs out in the convertor.

 

[goldstar]

jesus 7.6 qts thats a lot. You positive on that number

Yes, 7.6 qts is what the FSM states. I don't know much about A/T's but I know they have a cooler and cooler lines that add to the capacity requirement. I believe when you drain the trans via the drain plug alone you cannot get all the old oil out. To completely drain the trans requires a special machine which power flushes all the old oil out. You can take your car to a shop that does this and then have them put in the oil of your choice. The 7.6 qts is probably required only after a complete flush but I don't know for sure. Sorry I can't be of more help.

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