What is the tutorial for changing the transmission oil of the Sylphy?
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Sylphy transmission oil replacement tutorial is as follows: 1. Remove the oil pan drain plug to drain the old transmission oil, remove the oil pan shell bolts, and replace the transmission filter and the side paper filter element. 2. Reinstall the oil pan and overflow tube, add new transmission oil from the transmission filling port, start the engine, and shift to each gear for 5 seconds. 3. Add oil again until it flows out from the overflow tube hole, then reinstall the oil pan screw. The transmission oil replacement time is introduced as follows: Under normal driving conditions, it should be replaced every 120,000 kilometers, and under harsh driving conditions, it should be replaced every 60,000 kilometers. Try to use the original ATF and avoid mixing or misusing automatic transmission oil.
I just changed the transmission fluid for my Sylphy, and it was quite simple but required attention to detail. You need to prepare the original transmission fluid in advance—I spent over 300 yuan for 4 liters. After parking and turning off the engine, engage the handbrake and wait half an hour for the fluid temperature to drop, or it’ll be too hot to handle. Locate the drain plug on the oil pan, use a 14mm socket to slowly loosen it, and collect the dark old fluid as it drains. Once fully drained, tighten the plug, then find the fill port. Carefully pour in the new fluid using a funnel, stopping once it starts overflowing. Finally, make sure to check the fluid level after warming up the car, and never dispose of the old fluid improperly to avoid environmental pollution. The whole process took over an hour, and beginners are advised to get someone to help hold the funnel.
As a seasoned mechanic who has worked on many Sylphys, let me remind you: You must use the correct NS-3 fluid when changing CVT transmission fluid - regular ATF won't cut it. The oil pan is located towards the middle on the right side of the transmission. Draining is easy, but refilling can be tricky. You absolutely need either a special filling tube or a homemade long-spout funnel, otherwise you'll spill fluid everywhere. Take your time when refilling - add slowly until fluid starts flowing out of the overflow hole. Here's the critical final step: Start the engine, cycle through all gear positions, return to Park, then check the fluid level with the engine warm - it should be between the high and low marks. Both overfilling and underfilling can seriously damage your transmission. If you have the tools, it's best to measure the fluid temperature too.
