changed trans filter and fluid

[malibuguy 14]

Her Spark was approaching the 30k mark a few weeks ago so while doing an Amsoil oil change, I did the transmission too. I've only read that the filter was not suppost to be replaced...its a "lifetime" filter.

That didnt scare me, so I bought a new filter and gasket & Amsoil trans fluid. It was easy. The 4 magnets in the trans pan we very fuzzy being covered in most likely metal from initial break-in.

After i cleaned it all up

I'd suggest doing it. Everywhere I found said for a drain & fill put in 4.5quarts. Well at least another .25 quart came out when i dropped the filter. However when i went to put in 5 quarts it started spewing out well before the 5 quart mark. With no dipstick I just put the fill plug back in & its been fine. Shifts a smidge better too.