Hello All:
The local Mom and Pop transmission shop that I used for years has changed hands, and I am not comfortable with the new owners (I think they might have sabotaged my wife's Impala on my last visit, but I'll spare you the details).
Anyhow, I have been calling around town, and I cannot find a shop that is willing to do just a transmission fluid change. They all insist on a fluid flush. From what I was told by my trusty old trans shop, fluid flushes can do mare harm than good. Also, some shops think the old A604 can use DEXRON fluid, which scares me.
So, I am thinking about tackling this job myself. I do all of my own oil changes and other simple maintenance, etc, so maybe I can do the trans fluid change, too?
I have a few questions:
1) I have read that some trans filters come with a cork gasket that is sure to leak, other filters have a synthetic rubber gasket that seems to work well, and some come with a tube of silicone rubber sealer. Anyone know what to get?2) I will buy my fluid from MOPAR at the dealer; how many quarts? Should I get the filter there, also?
3) Any procedures you can recommend?Thanks for any help, and have a nice day, Bill