transmission question ?

[AzZo]

My 95 pathfinder has an automatic transmission.And on the bottom of the transmission pan is what looks like a drain bolt like you see on the oil pan.Is this normal for draining tran's fluid as I thought you had to drop the entire pan to change the trans fluid.If I unscrew it will it screw back on tight? I am afraid to even touch it.Could it have been installed at one of those ten minute oil changing shops that also do trans fluid? Or does anybody know if this is a stock thing.

[adamzan]

Its stock. And yea you drain the pan that way. Always a good idea if you never done it.

[Precise1]

x2 no need to touch the pan unless you want to clean things out. Another nice thing to do it to verify the level before hand, then drain it all into a pan or bucket (only about 1/2 will come out), measure the amount that was drained, and then put in exactly that much new fluid.

 

B

(after re-installing the drain plug of course)

[nismothunder]

Use tape on the threads if your afraid of leaking.

 

All have that plug. Most trucks acutally have that and most cars don't for some reason.

[Towncivilian]

Actually, there is a drain plug crush washer which is supposed to be replaced every time the plug is removed. That will prevent any leaks by itself.

[AzZo]

Man O man you guys are great ! I am going to drain and replace trans fluid this weekend, Will measure exactly what comes out and refill same amount.Thanks a bunch.....Jack.