was just told at the dealer you have to heat transmision fluid when changing

joelowrider · 10-19-2012, 12:23 PM

has anybody ever heard about having the heat the transmission fluid prior to filling I was going to do a drain fill now I am a little worried its on a 08 4cyl auto

HaulinAzz · 10-19-2012, 12:50 PM

Wow.

Someone was messing with you. That isn't necessary at all. Haha.

avs · 10-19-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by joelowrider

has anybody ever heard about having the heat the transmission fluid prior to filling I was going to do a drain fill now I am a little worried its on a 08 4cyl auto

When you warm it up a bit, it flows quicker out of the bottle. That's all.

HaulinAzz · 10-19-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by avs

When you warm it up a bit, it flows quicker out of the bottle. That's all.

Yeah but you could probably pour it cold faster then it would take you to heat it up and pour it.

arries289 · 10-19-2012, 03:04 PM

Sounds just like a service adviser playing mechanic.

Satavtech · 10-19-2012, 03:20 PM

Maybe someone is confused by the idea that ATF quantity should be checked while it is hot. Can't think of single reason someone would ever heat the fluid before putting it in.

Rick

JerryBaumchen · 10-19-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by joelowrider

has anybody ever heard about having the heat the transmission fluid prior to filling I was going to do a drain fill now I am a little worried its on a 08 4cyl auto

Hi joe,

One more reason why my cars never go to the dealers.

Jerry Baumchen

RF Overlord · 10-19-2012, 07:13 PM

Been doing my own mechanicking since I was in high school (38 years ago) and this is the first time I've heard that one. Someone was either having fun with you or they are badly misinformed.

Billiam · 10-19-2012, 08:50 PM

Maybe they meant warm the transmission before draining the fluid. That I can see.

slickracer · 10-20-2012, 07:49 AM

WS is so thin it probably doesn't matter but I would take it for a short drive before I would drain the fluid.

10-19-2012, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
joelowrider Junior Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Posts: 46 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	was just told at the dealer you have to heat transmision fluid when changing has anybody ever heard about having the heat the transmission fluid prior to filling I was going to do a drain fill now I am a little worried its on a 08 4cyl auto

10-19-2012, 03:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
arries289 Senior Member Country: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Fl Posts: 485 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sounds just like a service adviser playing mechanic. __________________ 2007 Red Limited V6 4WD w/ Tow package

10-19-2012, 03:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Satavtech Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe someone is confused by the idea that ATF quantity should be checked while it is hot. Can't think of single reason someone would ever heat the fluid before putting it in. Rick __________________ 2011 Black V6 Limited 2WD Named (with much input from the kids) VADER

10-19-2012, 07:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
RF Overlord Senior Member Country: Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA Posts: 258 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Been doing my own mechanicking since I was in high school (38 years ago) and this is the first time I've heard that one. Someone was either having fun with you or they are badly misinformed. __________________ It's actually my sister's, but I'm the family wrench.

10-19-2012, 08:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Billiam Junior Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 37 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe they meant warm the transmission before draining the fluid. That I can see. __________________ If you want to enjoy your vehicle...stay off the internet.

10-19-2012, 12:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
HaulinAzz Banned Country: Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 170 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow. Someone was messing with you. That isn't necessary at all. Haha.

10-20-2012, 07:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
slickracer Junior Member Country: Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WS is so thin it probably doesn't matter but I would take it for a short drive before I would drain the fluid.

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