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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: frmg00014 on 05 October 2013, 11:31:57

Title: ATF Change Question
Post by: frmg00014 on 05 October 2013, 11:31:57

A question regarding changing the transmission fluid on a 2001 Opel Omega.  Is it necessary to fill the small pan with ATF fluid prior to reinstalling it?  I've seen some HOW TO on changing the 4L30-E ATF and they mention refilling the small pan prior to reinstalling, which is a pain in the rear end.  I've also seen some including the one we have here in the maintenance section which does not mention refilling the small pan prior to reinstalling. 

Title: Re: ATF Change Question
Post by: RobG on 05 October 2013, 11:44:36

Just follow the "How To" in the maintenance guide and you`ll be OK

Title: Re: ATF Change Question
Post by: Seth on 05 October 2013, 11:47:45

Quote from: frmg00014 on 05 October 2013, 11:31:57

A question regarding changing the transmission fluid on a 2001 Opel Omega.  Is it necessary to fill the small pan with ATF fluid prior to reinstalling it?  I've seen some HOW TO on changing the 4L30-E ATF and they mention refilling the small pan prior to reinstalling, which is a pain in the rear end.  I've also seen some including the one we have here in the maintenance section which does not mention refilling the small pan prior to reinstalling.

Nope ;)

However, fill the 'box with ATF prior to starting-up.
Then continue filling (with engine idling and car level) 'til fluid begins to run back out of the filler plug. Give it a short test run, and re-check the level whilst idling. :y

Title: Re: ATF Change Question
Post by: Seth on 05 October 2013, 11:48:58

Quote from: RobG on 05 October 2013, 11:44:36

Just follow the "How To" in the maintenance guide and you`ll be OK

^^^  Forgot aboot that :-[  ^^^