Alignment

Taking the TE72 for an Alignment at Truline Chula Vista tomorrow for my 9am appointment.

TE72

Changed out the Transmission Fluid on the A40 Mission and when I drained it, only about a quart dumped out (repair manual states that 2 1/2 quarts should empty). The transmission dipstick tube/fill tube was a beezy to get to and had to fab up an extension to my funnel from a gear oil bottle tip.

I was about a quart and a half low, filled her up, shifted through the gears a few times and checked the fluid again. The 3-Speed transmission engages smoothly and doesn't hesitate anymore. Hopefully no moderate damage was done to the torque converter.

Automatic Transmissions work with thin clutch discs and valving while Manual Transmissions work with gears. ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) is viscous enough to slide between the multiple discs allowing smooth operation, while Gear Fluid is substantially thicker in order to keep the gears cool and lubricated.

There are generally two types of Automatic Transmission Fluid, Dextron and Type-F. Dextron ATF contains friction-modifiers while Type-F ATF does not contain any friction-modifiers. If you plan on changing out your Automatic Transmission Fluid yourself, please refer to your owners/repair manual for the proper type of ATF for your vehicle.

Looking to do some maintenance on the TE72 Corolla and get it smogged before swapping the engine and transmission on my 240sx.

Ordered from Napa:

~Front Rotors

~Front Brake Pads (Metallic)

~NGK Spark Plug Wires

~Distributor Cap and Rotor

Still need to order a Fuel Filter =/

-Mainichi Tuning