Galant LS V6-3.0L SOHC (1999)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
A/T FLUID REPLACEMENT
It you have a A/T fluid changer, replace the A/T fluid by the following procedure.
1. Disconnect the hose shown in the illustration which connects the transaxle and the oil cooler (inside the radiator). Place a container under the hose
to collect the discharge.
CAUTION: The engine should be stopped within one minute after it is started. If the A/T fluid has all drained out before then, the engine should
be stopped at that point.
Discharge volume: Approximately 3.5 dm3 (3.7 quarts)
2. Start the engine and let the A/T fluid drain out.
Running conditions: "N" range with engine idling
3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the transaxle case to drain the A/T fluid.
Discharge volume: Approximately 2.0 dm3 (2.1 quarts)
4. Replace the oil filter.
5. Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Stop pouring if the full volume of A/T fluid cannot be poured in.
6. Pour new A/T fluid in through the oil filter tube.
Adding volume: Approximately 5.5 dm3 (5.8 quarts)
7. Repeat the procedure in Step 2. (to pump out the rest of the contaminated A/T fluid)
8. Pour the new A/T fluid in through the oil filler tube.
Adding volume: Approximately 3.5 dm3 (3.7 quarts)
NOTE: Check the A/T fluid for contamination or burnt smell. If A/T fluid is still contaminated or burnt, repeat Steps 7 and 8 before proceeding
to Step 8.
9. Reconnect the hose which was disconnected in step 1 above, and firmly replace the dipstick.
10. Start the engine and run it at idle for 1 - 2 minutes.
11. Move the selector lever through all positions, and then move it to the "N" position.