Add tranny drain line?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by George R. Gonzalez, Oct 7, 2004.

  1. Hi, I wonder is this is feasible:

    I have a 1996 Acura Integra with rather dirty automatic transmission
    fluid.

    Changing it a time or two or three seems a bit messy...

    What do you folks think of addling a little drain valve on the
    transmission cooler line? It looks like a not too rugged 3/8" hose.
    Could I put a 3/8" tee and valve on the line so I can decant a few
    quarts with just a flick of the valve?

    The local car parts store guy said it's a really high-pressure line
    and recommended against it, but it looks like a not too sturdy hose
    with two flimsy steel hose clamps.

    Any ideas appreciated.
     
    George R. Gonzalez, Oct 7, 2004
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  2. George R. Gonzalez

    Bill Guest

    Additional parts that can fail.
     
    Bill, Oct 7, 2004
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  3. George R. Gonzalez

    motsco_ _ Guest

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    What's 'messy' ? You run it until it's hot, unscrew the plug, drain 3.5
    litres out. Wipe shavings off plug, reinstall plug, top up with 3.5
    litres of Honda Z1. One week / 100 miles later you do it again. What's
    so messy? I use a painter's tray to catch it, and save it in a 4 litre
    jug for recycling. YYopu don't even need a special wrench, just a 3/8"
    socket handle.

    You didn't mention your mileage

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Oct 8, 2004
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