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TX_ED_SS · 10-14-2013, 08:20 AM

I searched the board for relevant threads and read up on the subject. Got the car up on jack stands, slid underneath and removed the fill plug. Everything going well so far. Get the drain pan in place and loosen the drain plug. Just before it's all the way out a little fluid starts to drip, normal. Then, I remove the plug completely and tranny fluid gushes out like Niagara Falls!!

I've got fluid all over my arm, in my hair and in my right eye! Withy one good eye to see out of I'm grabbing for the drain pan and adjusting the placement to catch the river of fluid running all over the garage floor!

Once all is said and done I get everything cleaned up and add the new fluid. Shifts much smoother now. Just a heads up to anyone getting ready to do this, be prepared for the gush of fluid or maybe not remove the fill plug before draining.

jvoisel · 10-14-2013, 08:24 AM

Probably do mine this week. Which fluid did you go with, and how much did it hold?

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 10-14-2013, 01:26 PM

If you decide to not remove the fill plug, at least make sure to crack it loose first. I had an Aisin KM-145 (junk) manual in my '87 Dodge Raider that I made the mistake of draining before trying to remove the fill plug, which never did break loose (enough to piss off the Pope, I tell ya) and I had to pump the new fluid in through the drain hole and quickly reinstall the drain plug. That is not fun.

John B.

TX_ED_SS · 10-14-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jvoisel

Probably do mine this week. Which fluid did you go with, and how much did it hold?

Went with Redline ATF. It holds 4 quarts.

RAY-RAY · 04-05-2014, 10:26 PM

Just did my m6 yesterday. The gush happened, although it didn't get everywhere. I managed to maneuver the drain pan just in time. But still messy. I used Redline D4 in my tranny and definitely made a difference in shifting.

1sweet11SS · 04-06-2014, 02:13 PM

Did the car apologize and promise to warn you next time?

Sorry .....couldn't help it.

10-14-2013, 08:20 AM	#1
TX_ED_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 628	M6 Tranny Fluid Change I searched the board for relevant threads and read up on the subject. Got the car up on jack stands, slid underneath and removed the fill plug. Everything going well so far. Get the drain pan in place and loosen the drain plug. Just before it's all the way out a little fluid starts to drip, normal. Then, I remove the plug completely and tranny fluid gushes out like Niagara Falls!!I've got fluid all over my arm, in my hair and in my right eye! Withy one good eye to see out of I'm grabbing for the drain pan and adjusting the placement to catch the river of fluid running all over the garage floor! Once all is said and done I get everything cleaned up and add the new fluid. Shifts much smoother now. Just a heads up to anyone getting ready to do this, be prepared for the gush of fluid or maybe not remove the fill plug before draining. __________________ U.S. Army Retired

10-14-2013, 01:26 PM	#3
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	If you decide to not remove the fill plug, at least make sure to crack it loose first. I had an Aisin KM-145 (junk) manual in my '87 Dodge Raider that I made the mistake of draining before trying to remove the fill plug, which never did break loose (enough to piss off the Pope, I tell ya) and I had to pump the new fluid in through the drain hole and quickly reinstall the drain plug. That is not fun. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

04-06-2014, 02:13 PM	#6
1sweet11SS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 284	Did the car apologize and promise to warn you next time? Sorry .....couldn't help it. __________________ 2018 ZL1 A10 2011 2SS M6. CAI, ATAK, OBX LTs (JRE tune) Autoclub Dragway Best ET: 12.785 Dec 3, 2011. Autoclub Dragway Best MPH: 112.01 Jan 7, 2012

10-14-2013, 08:24 AM	#2
jvoisel Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 436	Probably do mine this week. Which fluid did you go with, and how much did it hold?

04-05-2014, 10:26 PM	#5
RAY-RAY Pure Anger On Wheels! Drives: 1SS IBM w/ SIM Stripes Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 148 View My Garage	Just did my m6 yesterday. The gush happened, although it didn't get everywhere. I managed to maneuver the drain pan just in time. But still messy. I used Redline D4 in my tranny and definitely made a difference in shifting.