Re: ATF, ATF filter, and ATF pan gasket Change Procedure

John G dole  wrote:
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> Why do the ATF hoses come into play when you drain/refill? How about
> using the drain plug?
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The ATF hoses don't come into play if you're just doing
a regular drain-and-fill, but they do come into play if you want
to drain /all/ of the ATF out, including the almost 60
percent that's in the torque converter.

A regular drain-and-fill that gets out 40 percent of
the ATF should suffice, though :-)

Thanks for mentioning the solenoid.  I will consider
getting the free replacement, but I really haven't had
any down-****fting problem with the car.

Do you have a copy or link to the TSB?