Tranny fluid drain and type question

[3400SFI]

I need to replace my tranny fluid and was wondering if somebody could give me a quick summary of how and where. My tranny has a whine in reverse that I'm hoping might go away with some new fluid. What type of fluid does the auto tranny use? IS it GM syncromesh or something else?

Only other question is where is the drain plug?

[overdrive75]

There is no drain plug, you have to drop the pan. Change the filter at the same time. Also use Dex III fluid.

[3400SFI]

Originally posted by overdrive75@Feb 18 2004, 12:46 PM
There is no drain plug, you have to drop the pan. Change the filter at the same time. Also use Dex III fluid.
Oh man! Whats the pain in the ass rating on this one? SHould I bother or should I just go somewhere and have it done? I just did an engine swap in my Fiero so I am no stranger to cars, but its freakin cold outside.

[jamcllw]

Go to the dealer or AAMCO or something like that. They'll suck all the fluid out and put new back in. It's better that just doing the filter and the 3 or 4 quarts that come out when you remove the pan.

[StealthAlero]

How often should tranny fluid be changed?

[misslindseysue]

100,000 miles, or 50,000 if you abuse it (tow things, drag, drive in D2).