Where to get my transmission fluid changed?

[CalgaryToad]

Hello everyone, I know this topic may have been covered before and I did use the search function but did not see many responses. Now I know there are many DIY'ers on this forum would would say just do it yourself but I am a computer guy not a wrench twister. Hey at least I admit it. Either way I love my Jeep that that's why we are all here right?!

So the question I have for the Jeep people on this forum is where to get my transmission fluid changed here in Calgary?

I went to Crappy Tire and wow... the customer service level of the ignorant gentleman on Mcleoud trail made me turn around and walk out! I was just asking for a quote, guy did not want to give me the time of day!

I have a 1998 grocery wagon (haha XJ) sport  5-speed.

Any suggestions on a place would be fantastic obviously the cheaper the better but I am willing to pay a little more if the quality of work is backed by a good reputation! Thanks you to everyone and anyone in advance.

[FiEND]

honestly, it is more diffucult to change a flat tire than it is to change your tranny fluid.

that said.  being a "computer guy" i am sure you heard of google.ca 

try googleing national transmission or canadian tire or mr lube walmart etc etc etc and phone them for quotes.  i doubt it would be more than $75

[Spinalguy]

i take all my vehicles to the oil change place on Bowness Rd across from Bow Cycle (motor). They are anal and meticulous. They have done trannys, oil, diffs and t-cases for me on at least 5 different vehicles.
Tell them i sent you.

[apex]

diy
http://www.4x4xplor.com/trannyservice.html

[specialk]

I'm going to my own soon.  Only reason I haven't yet was because of the plugs on the transmission.  They are a 17mm hex female thingy.  I haven't been able to find 17 hex socket and they don't make a 17mm bolt.   I've just got a couple  (just in case) of 18mm bolts that I'm going to shave down every so slightly to make the tool. 

[apeman]

Buy a trans filter/gasket kit from NAPA, and a 5l jug of Mobil1 ATF+4 , and a case of beer and i will do it for ya...its quite easy to do...

[BlackYJ]

Buy a trans filter/gasket kit from NAPA, and a 5l jug of Mobil1 ATF+4 , and a case of beer and i will do it for ya...its quite easy to do...

Why do you need a trans filter/ gasket kit and ATF for a standard tranny?   

[hps4evr]

kevin, if you really want a 17mm hex let me know, i can hop on the snap-on truck and get you one, price is probably around 40 bucks. or, you can find a 17mm bolt like you said which they do actually have out there, or use a couple of nuts.
either way, this stuff is out there.
changing the fluid isnt hard, the hardest part is getting fluid back in, tight fit at fill plug, using a suction gun is easiest.

[LEMON-AID JAY]

I can help you out give me a call at the shop 403-287-3350 ask for jay

[Toyman]

Yo Matt, I'll show how to do this in person in my new 3 car garage when I get back next week.  It's pretty easy, even for a computer guy.     If you want to buy me beer, that's Ok too!

[apeman]

LOL...   yeah i guess i should learn to read..im a welder what do you expect..

[01sahara]

I can help you out give me a call at the shop 403-287-3350 ask for jay

Call Jay. If you don't know how to do the wrenching or like me don't have the time then take it to Jay. Fair prices and good work. My jeep is going to his shop this AM for service as I don't have the time to do it my self inthe next few weeks.

[SwampSinger]

Hello everyone, I know this topic may have been covered before and I did use the search function but did not see many responses. Now I know there are many DIY'ers on this forum would would say just do it yourself but I am a computer guy not a wrench twister. Hey at least I admit it. Either way I love my Jeep that that's why we are all here right?!

So the question I have for the Jeep people on this forum is where to get my transmission fluid changed here in Calgary?

I went to Crappy Tire and wow... the customer service level of the ignorant gentleman on Mcleoud trail made me turn around and walk out! I was just asking for a quote, guy did not want to give me the time of day!

I have a 1998 grocery wagon (haha XJ) sport  5-speed.

Any suggestions on a place would be fantastic obviously the cheaper the better but I am willing to pay a little more if the quality of work is backed by a good reputation! Thanks you to everyone and anyone in advance.

do it yoursefy... two 18MM bolts... it';s easy....


get some nice 75W90 synthetic oil... you'll need about 3-4 quarts... get the Lucas synthetic 75W90 .. you get a gallon for $50. It's worth every penny

[SwampSinger]

kevin, if you really want a 17mm hex let me know, i can hop on the snap-on truck and get you one, price is probably around 40 bucks. or, you can find a 17mm bolt like you said which they do actually have out there, or use a couple of nuts.
either way, this stuff is out there.
changing the fluid isnt hard, the hardest part is getting fluid back in, tight fit at fill plug, using a suction gun is easiest.

17MM... listen to the mechanic I guess. I thought it was 18MM

[specialk]

I thought is was 17mm but I'm no mechanic    I could be full of s**t.    I'll try the 18 first...