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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Noob again, another question...

OK...I've read a lot of the tranny threads and did a search but didn't find a definition...What is a 3 x 3 for the tranny?
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/auto-trans-fluid-change-method-761145/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/rr-journals-atf-drain-refill-3g-garage-c-012-a-556044/

You drain 3 quarts of your transmission fluid and refill 3 new quarts of fluid.. 3 times.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Thanks Arthur, but...

So, when you drain the fluid will only 3 qts drain at a time? I am assuming, procedure is,

1. drain 3 qts
2. add 3 qts.
3. drive but for how long

repeat and then repeat again?
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GKinColo08TL
So, when you drain the fluid will only 3 qts drain at a time? I am assuming, procedure is,

1. drain 3 qts
2. add 3 qts.
3. drive but for how long

repeat and then repeat again?
read the links.. and they will answer your questions. also check out https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-garage-faq-3g-tl-newbies-553554/ that might have the same links, i am not sure.

quick cliff note version.
-drain 3.
-replace all bolts
-add 3
-drive around for a little bit or cycle your car on jack stands
-then immediately or a week later
-drain 3
-replace all bolts
-add 3
-drive around for a little bit or cycle your car on jack stands
-then immediately or a week later
-drain 3
-replace all bolts
-add 3
-Complete
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Please check the 3G Service Department before you click 'new thread.' Thanks.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ggesq
Please check the 3G Service Department before you click 'new thread.' Thanks.
I'm not sure what ou are refering to when you say Service Department, I don't see a category there for that...
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Sticky on the main 3GTL page: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-service-department-aka-garage-questions-answers-check-here-first-553557/

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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ggesq
Thanks, I see it now...I apologize for my ignorance...but I did buy a TL..haha.
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