MiVibe-I was the same way, I do mechanic work and rebuilding cars for the last 15 years, this was a first for me. I like the idea though. Good luck.

Toolguy, I just read the rest of your reply. Kerosene is not normally found at dealers, they have a special fluid cleaner with kerosene in it. I am not going to pay $75.00 for a gallon of it, the base property of their cleaner is Kerosene, so they told me it would be fine. It is also what I have use...

The only reason I didn't post it because I don't have a PDF convertor. I have the factory software that GM techs use and links to GM server and it won't download the file correctly. Here is the procedure without the pics, I can do it that way.Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting ...

Redbeagle, I am sending you a private email with a document on the procedure with torque specs. Toyota recommended using kerosene after taking filter off, I soaked it for about 5 minutes, then blew it out with air, made sure it was completly dry. Make sure you blow the air opposite direction that fl...

Redbeagle, they were right, the transmission filter is actually a screen that you clean, not a replacable type, I even called Toyota Tech Support and they verified it. Now Pontiac will sell you a "filter" ie a screen for $60.00. Forget that, I cleaned per Toyota procedure and replaced gask...

Wouldn't happen to have part number for the filter would you? The dealer I went to actually tried to convince me it had no filter, just a screen you had to clean. I know better than that being I have yet to work on any trans without a filter. I also have the old one in my hand. But you know those pa...

It won't hurt at all, there is not really much difference in oils, except maybe the real cheap ones. I went thru a training class thru Exxon and learned a lot. Also, remember that these engines are Toyota engines, not GM, just GM wants your money.