how do i drain the transmission fluid in my 96 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

Question

i had asked a question a couple days ago about a couple problems i was having with my transmission and some one had mention that i should get Lucas Transmission Fix this is all after i have added more transmission fluid to my transmission already so its full with the fluid i was just wondering if it was a way that i could drain some of the fluid so i can apply the Lucas Trans Fix

Answer 1

Why do you want to do that? Most manufacturers don't recommend changing the fluid for the tranny. It's usually not needed.

Answer 2

Jack the car up. on the bottom of the transmission there is a pan with 12 to 18 bolts in it. loosen the bolts but leave some of the bolts in and put a drain pan at one corner. so it will drain half of it then take the bolts out and lower the pan down slowly and drain the rest of it in the pan. Make sure you put a new filter and a new gasket on be for you fill the transmission.

Answer 3

GO buy a trany filter and gasket set before you start. You have to remove the transmission pan to do it then replace the filter and gasket before adding the new tranny fluid. Approx 7 quarts. And dont forget the silicon to seal the new gasket. Make sure the edges of the trany pan and vehicle are well cleaned and dry before putting the silicone on. Snug the screws back in, if you overtighten they will strip and it will leak. Give it two hours before adding the new fluid to make sure The silicone is dry before using

Answer 4

You have to remove the pan, which is a mess. I usually loosen all the bolts and remove some from end and try to get as much as possible to drain into a pan, then remove the remainder and hope you get all into your receiving container. However, you cannot get to the oil in the torque converter. So I have gone to one of the quick lube places and have them pressure drain and flush the system as this changes all the oil. A shade tree mechanic cannot do as good a job. But good luck.

Answer 5

You should do a transmission service in any case. 10 to 1 you'll find the pan full of goop. Then you can add that snake oil if you want.
If you just want to drain a quart, you can just stick a small tube down the dipstick hole and pump some out.

Answer 6

remove the pan on the bottom of the transmission. make sure you change the filter and any gaskets and o-rings as well while in there.

should be anything from 12-20 bolts, bottom of transmission, just like oil pan. there normally is no drain plug like oil for transmissions.

Answer 7

I must agree with pootiepie. Why do you want to drain your tranny. If the dipstick is proper color and if you have had no problens leave it alone. You may create problems by draining. This is a deal that someone dreamed up, along with cooling system flushing, to make money.

Answer 8

That guy is a dolt, all manufactuers recommend changing the fluid. Most are at 30,000 some are at 60,000. But it needs to be done.

Answer 9

you have to drop the pan off of it,,do it slowly ,and try to drop one corner of it down so you can aim it in to a large pan,,this way it wont make a big mess other wise its a messy job,just take your time ,and loosen the bolts slowly until it starts to run out,,then lower one corner of it down real slow,,good luck with it,hope this help,s.,,have a good x-mas.

Answer 10

Remove the oil pan.