Oil Cooler Flushing: Preparation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- After the repair or replacement transmission is installed in the vehicle, do not reconnect the oil cooler pipes.
- Remove the fill cap (9) on the (J-35944-A) and fill the flusher tank (4) with 20-21 oz. (0.6L) of (J-35944-22) flushing solution using the measuring cup (6). Do not overfill. Install the fill cap (9) on the (J-35944-A) and pressurize the flusher tank (4) to 80-100 psi (550-700 kPa), using the shop air supply at the tank air valve (9). See Fig 1 .
- Connect the (J-35944-A) discharge hose (5) to the oil cooler return pipe (top connector) (may require J-35944-600). Clip the discharge hose (5) onto the oil drain container. Attach the (J-35944-A) to the undercarriage of the vehicle with the hook provided, and connect the flushing system feed supply hose (3) from the (J-35944-A) to the oil cooler feed pipe (bottom connector) (may require J-35944-600). See Fig 2 .
- With the water supply valve (1) on the (J-35944-A) in the OFF position, connect the water supply hose (7) from the (J-35944-A) to the water supply at the faucet. SeeFig 1 and Fig 2 . Turn ON the water supply at the faucet.