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#11 of 4965 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 29, 2003 (12:04 pm)
book says: "Only fluids of the type labeled Mopar ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) Type 9602 should be used" Unless you find this exact type, you had better buy it from the dealer, as any other fluid will probably harm your transmission in the long run. Personally I can't see the value of saving maybe $15 on 4 quarts of fluid (8.6 with torque converter drained) and buying questionable fluid, or even the RIGHT fluid, but having to drive around all day to find it. I'd just pony up at the dealer and sleep well at night.
#12 of 4965 Maybe I can get a discount by driftracer Dec 29, 2003 (12:12 pm)
'cause my kid works at a private shop....I really want to change ALL the fluid - please read on. Now here's another question - I don't have the equipment to flush the transmission, like some shops do, so is there a way to get all of the fluid out? It's easy enough to drop the pan, change the filter and refill, but that always seem stupid to me, since you're leaving 4-8 quarts of contaminated fluid in the transmission. You're only making it a little better, it seems. I know it sounds weird, because I'm a hard-core car guy, but I've only owned three automatic transmission vehicles in my LIFE!
#13 of 4965 question from another topic---can techs answer? by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 29, 2003 (12:14 pm)
#1 of 2 1997 Saturn, please help, error message: Cam Shaft Sensor Error by jz060702 Dec 29, 2003 (2:01 pm) Hello, I have a 1997 Saturn L-Series 4 door, 4 Cyl. Car that won't start. I replaced my spark plugs and there was somr oil around them. I ran a diagnonstic and the error message that came up was: Cam Shaft Sensor Error, Bank One. Does anyone know what that means and what the problem might me? Any information would be extremely helpful. Thank you
#14 of 4965 Open circuit by driftracer Dec 29, 2003 (12:15 pm)
in the cam position sensor, possibly a leaking cam seal causing it - both are worth a look.
#15 of 4965 by 0patience Dec 29, 2003 (6:08 pm)
Good possibility, but would need the trouble code numbers to check the flow charts on that vehicle. I am too lazy to look up every trouble code number to see which one that is.
#16 of 4965 I'll post again, by driftracer Dec 30, 2003 (6:45 am)
because I edited my post and it was probably already read through: Now here's another question - I don't have the equipment to flush the transmission, like some shops do, so is there a way to get all of the fluid out? It's easy enough to drop the pan, change the filter and refill, but that always seem stupid to me, since you're leaving 4-8 quarts of contaminated fluid in the transmission. You're only making it a little better, it seems. I know it sounds weird, because I'm a hard-core car guy, but I've only owned three automatic transmission vehicles in my LIFE!
#17 of 4965 by bottgers Dec 30, 2003 (7:42 am)
No responses to post #10?
#19 of 4965 Re post #10 by alcan Dec 30, 2003 (9:12 am)
Window fogging is usually caused by high humidity in the vehicle. First thing I'd check is for any dampness around/below the heater core, which would indicate a core leak. Replies to this message: ohiogopher (Jul 18, 2006 5:39 pm) burdawg (Jul 18, 2006 6:00 pm) ohiogopher (Jul 19, 2006 5:13 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 19, 2006 8:03 am)
#20 of 4965 Re post #12 by alcan Dec 30, 2003 (9:18 am)
R&R the pan and filter, refill, bring to operating temp. Shut engine off and disconnect the cooler return line at the transaxle, usually the upper on rad. Connect a hose to the cooler line and route into a suitable container. Start the engine, leave in Park, and add fluid at the same rate it's being pumped out until cooler discharge is fresh fluid. Cooler circuit flow rate is usually around 1 litre/20 seconds. Shut engine off, reconnect cooler line, and adjust fluid level as required. Replies to this message: sduggan (Aug 04, 2008 2:31 pm)