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Transmission servicing??

24K views 35 replies 12 participants last post by  ST Ken  
I have a '16 Sportage with wear protection, etc. However, even the best synthetics have a service life, and after that they must be replaced. So, the way I see it, having a "sealed transmission" is an absolute guarantee that IT WILL FAIL long before it would if one could service it regularly. So here's my questions (I know...at last!): Is there any way to change the fluid? A drain plug/fill plug that the dealers won't tell you about? Fill quantity after it's drained?
I own and maintain 4 vehicles and this is the only one with a trans I can't service...and it's DRIVING ME NUTS!!![emoji37] Is there any hope for my sanity, or am I beating a dead horse??
Any help from anyone will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
It’s very easy to do yourself. Just did my sorento this past weekend. Drain and refill. The second video from Richard Lloyd is excellent. Very detailed.




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I drain it then fill up to when it starts to come out overfill plug in a light stream. Seal everything back up then drive the car to get up to operating temp. I think the manual states 140, but I never checked it. Then on level ground open overfill plug while vehicle is running and wait until a thin stream is flowing out. My first drain and fill was years ago and have performed 2 more since then with no issues. I switched over to AMSOIL signature and I’m very happy


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