Transmission Fluid Change

PRJ · 09-13-2006, 08:18 PM

Is it hard to change the tranny fluid on the Titan?

I now have 42,000 miles and want to change it, but don't want to pay the dealer $100 to do it. I believe the manual says it is supposed to be changed at 37,500 so I figure I better get it done.

got_titan · 09-13-2006, 08:23 PM

for a $100 i would let the dealer do it....the fluid is $7 per quart..are they flushing the system or just changing the fluid in the pan??

**bbomar** · 09-13-2006, 08:24 PM

PRJ, If the dealer is only charging you $100, it's well worth the price!!

PRJ · 09-13-2006, 08:28 PM

Why?

Is it that hard to do? How many quarts are needed?

Not sure if they are flushing the system or changing whats in the pan.

got_titan · 09-13-2006, 08:31 PM

13 quarts to flush.....i bet thier quoting a pan change??

bestatchess · 09-13-2006, 08:34 PM

Here is what I paid:

Perform Transmission Power Flush - BG
3285 CNS $102.39
1 01941 ATF Cleaner and Supplement $23.80
10 ATF Automatic Trans Fluid $17.00 (cheapo flush stuff)
11 999MP-MTJ00P Matic J AU $100.87 (ouch!)

Total Parts: $141.67 Labor: $102.39 Total: $244.06

I had them do the transfer case also: Total: $36.59

Mr. B · 09-13-2006, 08:50 PM

I unbolted my dipstick....pulled it out and observed that the little dewdrop of fluid dangling on the end was just as pretty and amber @ 80k miles as it was the day that I picked up my truck....I realize that looks can be deceiving, but it looks just too dang good for me to throw $10 a quart fluid out....I predict that whoever buy's my truck from me whenever I'm through with it, will get it with 100% factory installed tranny fluid....I'm just that cheap.

**loufish** · 09-21-2006, 10:05 PM

Does anybody know if the Titan has a removable plug on the torque converter to allow more fluid to be changed??