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 ATF replacement fro Saga BLM, DIY guide for noob

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TSneotoxin
post Aug 28 2012, 10:21 AM, updated 14y ago

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noob on Saga BLM wanna ask something:

I want to DIY the ATF replacement for my wife's BLM, so here are some questions:
(1) How much ATF needed?
(2) Where is the drain plug for the gearbox (I haven't take a look at the underside of the car - yet)
(3) Where to pour in the new ATF? Is it through the ATF dipstick hole?
(4) How to properly check the ATF level?

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post Aug 28 2012, 11:49 AM

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for some people, DIY is a satisfaction
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post Aug 28 2012, 12:14 PM

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i have jack, wrenches and funnel. Anything else needed?
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post Aug 28 2012, 06:09 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Aug 28 2012, 04:32 PM)
1) IINM ~3liters. however thats based on generic proton gear boxes, may be different for BLM
2) should be at the GB oil sump smile.gif
3) yes, and you will need a extended funnel, one with a long tube, as you typically can't fit the funnel at the GB opening
4) you need 2 person, 1 more to engage the gear while engine on etc, then check for it. there's also hot/cold levels where i am not versed at that yet. i typically leave it up to my mechanic  sweat.gif
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Thank you for your reply. For no. (3) I think there's enough space to put the funnel without extension tube (actually I have this custom-made extended funnel made from mineral water bottle and flexible pipe for changing GB oil of my Wira biggrin.gif ). I need to research more on no. 4... thank you

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post Sep 18 2012, 04:33 PM

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Thanks for all replies.. I did my ATF change last week.

To sum it up
1) Drain screw size is 24mm. Need a socket wrench for this (I was using the ratcheting type)
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2) The drain screw is located at inconvenience place - just above the lower arm on the left side (@MR_alien did mention about this). Without proper guttering, the old ATF will spill all over the place.
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I improvised a plastic bottle as a gutter
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3) Almost 5 litres (5 bottles) of SPIII ATF needed for replacement (mentioned by @erictioh). 4.5 bottles of ATF just barely above the HOT mark at 'N'. Refilling ATF is easy - just need to put funnel and pour the ATF in (no need extended funnel)
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