Flush transmission fluid for 7G?

[sam97]

I found the tutorial that appears to be for an 8G, but I can't find it for the 7G. I have been searching, but if I just missed it give me a link!

The dealer says to use their SP3 fluid. My mechanic says to use that one or a synthetic. Autozone says to use ATF+4 (fully synthetic). What has worked for you?

Is the procedure the same as the tutorial for the 8G (link below)? Does anyone have the pictures available?

Thanks!
BTW: I have a 97 ES, all stock.
Link to the tutorial for 8G: https://www.thegalantcenter.org/index...showtopic=18704

[pinoyesv6]

use the dealer fluid. if you choose not to use the dealer fluid, try to use a fluid that meets mitsu's standards. the back of the bottle will tell you. note that it might be difficult to find some ATF that meets mitsu's standards.

[pesuazo]

I highly recommend changing the trans. fluid every 20K miles. Filter every 40K.
I never had a problem with my auto trans., and I believe it is because of the regular change.
Many people complain about the bad auto transmission, I wonder how often the change the fluid.
In my last change, barely 500 miles ago, I used the mitsu fluid from the dealer, it shifts better than before. I had Dexron IV before.
I have a 1998 Galant with 168K miles.

[sam97]

I bought the dealer fluid today and a filter and gasket. I will be working on it this afternoon. Thanks for the replies. I am going to assume that the tutorial will work for 7G as well as 8G.

[Da_Revolver]

I gotta do this too.

[sam97]

I did the change with mitsubishi fluid and it went fine. The tutorial worked great.

Thanks!

[bronxbombr]

Pricey but worth it if you wanna maintain the life of your tranny. On a side note! Makes sure while you are doing all this that you check your tranny cooler and the hoses that go to it. I have seen a many trannies fail because their cooler is either no good or leaking.

[zippyflu]

as long as u do a half decent job it should be alright