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[chrisr]

My 2002 2.2 auto has done 61,000 miles, the gearbox works fine, I do less than 4,000 miles a year at the moment. Is there any point in changing the transmission fluid, is it quite a simple thing to do at home (access, draining/filling etc) Or should I just leave well alone?

[Andy B]

There's never any harm in an ATF change, but I'd wait till the weather got much warmer & dryer.  Either replace the filter in the large sump or at least clean it with petrol.
It can be a messy job, as GM decided that as they considered the gerbox to be sealed for life, there's no point in fitting a dip stick so just fitted a fill/level plug on the side. There's a how to do in the maintenance section if you want to look & then decide. 

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90664.0

[albitz]

My opinion only - 61,000 miles,only do 4000 per year,car is running fine. I wouldnt bother for another 3 or 4 years.

[feeutfo]

I'd wait until the summer or warmer weather of keeping the car. Oof recommend service every 60k. Theory is very simple, problem is the mess, which is a mare, even on a ramp.

[geoffr70]

If you're careful it's quite easy to not make any mess at all.

[Cliffo B]

I use a Pela 6000 oil extractor which can extract 4ltrs ATF @ a time from the large autobox sump
Then a B&Q Garden spray with (spray nipple removed) to pressure feed in the replacement oil
No mess at all and takes about 45mins when done in conjunction with engine oil change (do this by traditional method)
I've also recently extracted 1ltr diff fluid (total capacity) and replaced it with a full synthetic diff oil
I now consider a good oil extractor used with care to be a vital piece of kit
It allows me to renew transmission fluid easily every season
This I've picked up from other forum members over the past yr or so and is much appreciated by myself
It allows me to renew transmission fluid every season and hopefully compensate for extra load & wear 
Especially as Miggy's burdened with humping an 18ft caravan up hill & down dale
And I hope to keep her running silent & smooth for a long time yet

 

[philsteward]

I used an inferior version of the oil extractor from machinemart for less than £10, removed the majority of oil, which meant I could remove the sumps and not spill any.  I would recommend removing the sumps at least on the first time as I found a bit of sludge and things in the bottom, also to change/clean the filter.

I would highly recommend the B&Q garden sprayer, AMAZINGLY easy to refill without a drop spilt!

[chrisr]

Thanks for the advice, think I'll leave it till I've nothing better to do (it'll be a while then!)
Are there any symptoms that tell you it needs doing?

[Cliffo B]

Agreed I did indeed firstly remove both autobox sumps to  change the fluid and replace the filter  


 

[Entwood]

Is this the thing you purchased ??

http://www.marinescene.co.uk/product/131/pela-6000-oil-extractor-vacuum-pump/?utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=Froogle&utm_content=NV-176634&utm_campaign=Froogle

at £34 it seems to be a decent buy !!

[feeutfo]

Thanks for the advice, think I'll leave it till I've nothing better to do (it'll be a while then!)
Are there any symptoms that tell you it needs doing?

Thumping when engaging gears is a common one.

[Andy B]

Is this the thing you purchased ??

http://www.marinescene.co.uk/product/131/pela-6000-oil-extractor-vacuum-pump/?utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=Froogle&utm_content=NV-176634&utm_campaign=Froogle

at £34 it seems to be a decent buy !!

This is what you need to do an engine oil change on a Smart. They did the same as GM on their gearbox & didn't provide a dip-stick! 

[jonny2112]

With these options it seems like it may be an easier diy job than first thought 

[Jukeboxnut]

I agree with Cliffo B and have used the excellent Pela 6000 oil extractor for both the gearbox and differential.  Regular oil changes are essential for long and reliable ownership.

[Cliffo B]

Just seen your post Entwood
Thats the one
And thats a good price
Got mine from Machine Mart