i have an auto 97 1.8L tib.
i bought the B&M's synthetick Trick shift stuff.

the manual says i should only be using
HYUNDAI ATF SP-11
AUTRAN MMSP-11
DIAMOND ATF SP-11

i can use the stuff i bought right? also i was advised the easiest way to flush is to drain and pour more in at the top and wait until i see the new fluid coming out.

what about the torque converter? will this actually work? i dont wanna overfill the tranny also. anyone give me any specific tips. the dealership wants 200 to do it. yeah right. welp thx

 

Many oil change places can do it for you. It will be cheaper but I don't know how much. They can stick a pump on your tranny that will remove all fluid and replace it with the good stuff. I too need to know about the Trick shift stuff. I know we shouldn't use synthetic fluid but I don't know about the B&M stuff. What does the bottle say. Most will let you know if it is compatable.

 

last time i went to a place they put to much and apparently didnt even put the bolt on right or something..i dunno. heres the info on the stuff

go here and read up on what viper said. basically said it worked good

http://www.teamsr.org/UBB/ultimatebb.php?u...c;f=16;t=003254

 

technically it should work rite outta the bottle... but we threw in some Dextron-Hyundai converter **** in there to just be safe

1. Make sure the fluid is warm. Warm up the car so the transmission is at normal operating temperature. Pull the transmission dipstick (located near the firewall in most cars). Fresh fluid is translucent and cherry red. Some darkening is normal, but if it is reddish brown or mustard color and smells like burnt varnish, it is worn out.
2. Drain the fluid by loosening the pan. Select the correct Hastings filter replacement based on pan shape and prepare a large pan to catch the fluid. Then loosen each pan bolt a turn or two and loosen one corner more than rest. Drain mostly from this corner.
3. Finish removing the pan and any gasket material from the pan or case. Avoid scratching the metal and make sure the pan’s gasket surface isn’t bent or distorted.
4. Remove the old filter. Most transmission filters are held in place with a bolt or two, but some are held by a clip. Be careful to include O-Rings or other seals.
5. Install a new filter. Use the clips or bolts from the old filter. Be sure O-Rings, etc. are in place. If the filter has a long intake neck, gently push the neck into place without unseating the O-Ring.
6. Clean the pan thoroughly. Inspect the pan before cleaning. A small amount of fine grey clutch dust is normal. However, if you find metal shavings, there has been transmission damage. Clean the pan with solvent and wipe dry so there is no harmful residue.
7. Position gasket on pan. Some gaskets have four holes slightly smaller than the rest to allow four bolts through the pan and through these smaller holes to hold the gasket in place.
8. Hand tighten pan bolts in a criss-cross pattern. After that, use a torque wrench to tighten bolts to proper ft-lbs as per manufacturer.
9. Refill the transmission using only the amount shown as “refill capacity” in the owners manual or "AMSOIL Product Selection Guide,” using the type of fluid specified for the vehicle.
10. If doing only a partial fluid replacement, skip to instruction 12 below. If doing a complete fluid replacement, follow the steps in instruction 11.
11. You now have replaced the fluid in the pan. To replace the fluid in the torque converter and oil cooler also, follow these steps.
Step 1. Obtain the total system capacity of the vehicle from the manufacturer or AMSOIL. Have this amount readily available.

Step 2. Disconnect the oil cooler line from the oil cooler. As you may not know which is the pressure side and which is the return side, have both directed so the stream of fluid will be directed toward a receptacle.

Step 3. With another person, be prepared to add ATF to the fill area as it is being pumped out of the oil cooler line.

Step 4. Start the engine, and as the old fluid is pumped out, add fresh fluid to the pan.

Step 5. When either the fluid color brightens or the total capacity has been replaced, shut the engine off and re-attach the oil cooler line. All fluids has now been changed.

12. Recheck the fluid level. With the car on level ground, set the parking brake and the transmission in “Park” or “Neutral.” Let the engine idle for a few minutes. Shift the transmission into different positions before returning the lever to “Park” or “Neutral.” Check the fluid level again and check for leaks.

 

whoa thats deep. i guess i will be doing it when i get back from vacation. dont have time to do all that this weekend. well maybe

 

$200 from Automax right? I was quoted 130 to change the tranny filter and fill up with new fluid. Im not sure if they "flush" out the tranny or maybe thats why yours is more expensive than mine or is there more work involved with a Tib???

 

yeah from automax...not sure. told them it was an auto and they said....oh well then its 200.

 

i paid 58 bux for a complete flush... any quick lube place shoudl do it for 80 bux... and u can bring ur own fluid or use theirs

 

Okay how many qts do we need? It's always cheaper to buy your own.

 

do you think its worth it to do it myself or get it done?