Who sucks out their transmission fluid before changing Trans Filters?

[dexter]

I saw the vid below and thought that was a good way to avoid the mess.

Does anyone have good suggestions for a pump?

Amazon has the one below as a 3.3 star. I think the problem most users had was that they used it on motor oil which is thick. Transmission oil is thinner.


https://www.amazon.com/Power-America-2000LV-Green-Extractor/dp/B0002AJR8E/ref=cm_wl_huc_item

 

[Shellkamp]

Install a drain plug after dropping the pan and you'll never need a fancy contraption like that.

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[dexter]

Install a drain plug after dropping the pan and you'll never need a fancy contraption like that.

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After making that post I found out that Dorman makes a pan with a plug for my truck - item number 265-870

I still think I'll try to suck out some fluid before installing new pan.

 

[HemiLonestar]

Install a drain plug after dropping the pan and you'll never need a fancy contraption like that.

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Exactly what I was gonna say lol

 

[JWExperience]

I had that pump and the ball on the pump handle fell off the first or second time I used it. I bought a electric transfer pump off amazon for like $15 or $20 and although it’s slow, it works fine. The best manual pumps I’ve had are the standing cylinder type. I’ve used a few manual pumps for my boats but now that I have a twin engine, the electric pump allows me to prep engine #2 and lube a few things while it’s working.


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[FaceDeAce]

Use the transmission to pump out the pan. Disconnect the cooler return line, connect a hose and run into a bucket. Then start the engine.

 

[cheffrank_357]

Use the transmission to pump out the pan. Disconnect the cooler return line, connect a hose and run into a bucket. Then start the engine.

Is that safe?

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[Mega-Hemi]

Yes, and the only way to get all the old fluid out.

After draining what you can, add a few quarts and repeat the cycle. When you have bright red fluid coming out of the line into the bucket, reattach the line and top off.

 

[cheffrank_357]

Yes, and the only way to get all the old fluid out.

After draining what you can, add a few quarts and repeat the cycle. When you have bright red fluid coming out of the line into the bucket, reattach the line and top off.

Ok
Thats good to know
Can i drop it off with the used oil at advance?

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[Mega-Hemi]

Never tried but I don't see why not. We burn all our used oils in a waste oil furnace.

 

[dexter]