engine and drivetrain Transmission Fluid

[ASneakyGoomba]

Hey guys,

I have no idea when the transmission fluid was last changed in my car, so I was wondering if you guys could let me know what stuff to buy and give me an approximate idea of how to change the fluid!  Thanks!

[Chamonix72]

Redline MTL is great stuff. As for how, crawl under there and it will be obvious. It's a lot like changing oil. Just loosen the fill plug first, so you know you can get the new fluid in. Invest in some sort of fluid transfer pump too. 

[M3M3]

i see you are new to forum.  key thing to learn...the search function is your friend.

 

this topic has been covered many times.  try a search on "trans and fluid" and you will find many answers.

 

also invest in a shop manual for your car. the factory manual is available in pdf for on this site.

[Buckeye]

As it was said before, Redline MTL GL-4. Most likely will need 17mm Allen wrench. Ensure fill plug loosen before drain plug is removed.
It is good idea to change differential fluid while you are under the car. I believe need 12mm Allen wrench.

Edited January 27, 2014 by Buckeye

[ASneakyGoomba]

Thanks a lot guys for the help, I appreciate it.  I will search more next time 

[BillWilliams]

As Buckey says, this is the socket you need to remove the fill plug. I got this one from the Snap-On truck.

 

[c.d.iesel]

4-speed (AVOID! GL-5 gear oil!!) &  (AVOID! "Hypoid Gear Oil!")

 

or  5-speed ? (you can use simple ATF from any filling station)

 

which box is in your car ?

[TobyB]

Your plug may be an 'outie', too, so don't be surprised if you see something that looks like

the head of a 19mm bolt...

 

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[jgerock]

Your plug may be an 'outie', too, so don't be surprised if you see something that looks like

the head of a 19mm bolt...

 

t

Yup-  both fill and drain plugs in my 4 speed were/are this way.

[Get2theBimmah]

As it was said before, Redline MTL GL-4. Most likely will need 17mm Allen wrench. Ensure fill plug loosen before drain plug is removed.

It is good idea to change differential fluid while you are under the car. I believe need 12mm Allen wrench.

In the picture it says "your vehicle requires 1.5Q" of the trans fluid.  Is that correct? 

Edited January 27, 2014 by Get2theBimmah

[M3M3]

yes, that is approx correct. fill until it spills out the fill hole with car level.

[Get2theBimmah]

yes, that is approx correct. fill until it spills out the fill hole with car level.

 

ok cool, I ordered 2 qts. Thanks

[fatphil]

Redline may also be sold at a local auto supply shop.  I used this "dealer locator" tool and saved on time and shipping.

 

http://www.redlineoil.com/dealers.aspx

[Preyupy]

It makes a difference what year your gearbox was made. If it is an early 4 speed ( usually pre 1972) it is a Porsche style Synchro box and you need to be very careful about the type of oil you use. As stated before NO HYPOID GEAR OIL!!!! or the Synchros will not work (for long)  If it is a later 4 speed (72 on) then MTL, GL4 or GL5 is just fine.  If it is a OD 5 speed the GL4-5 and MTL works great.  If for some reason you have a early Close Ratio 5 speed the requirements are the same as the early 4 speed, be careful those synchros are really expensive!

[Buckeye]

i see you are new to forum.  key thing to learn...the search function is your friend.

 

this topic has been covered many times.  try a search on "trans and fluid" and you will find many answers.

 

also invest in a shop manual for your car. the factory manual is available in pdf for on this site.

+1

 

search "lube specifications"

 

Edited January 27, 2014 by Buckeye