Transmission fluid change

[gradywhaler]

Any pointers on how to change the fluid out on a manual Tranny?

 

[xatu40]

I did mine awhile back and had the shifter cover off. Decided it was easier to run a hose down through the opening and fill it from the topside than from underneath.

 

[jpnmaine]

Have a hand pump that attaches to the container. Pump it in till oil rolls out. Nice if you are working in your driveway.

 

[gradywhaler]

So the fill is on the top of the tranny? how about draining it? Thank you both for the tips

 

[93_Fummins]

The drain plug for most manuals is either on the bottom or very low on one of the sides. It's usually a 3/8" or 1/2" square female pipe plug that requires only a ratchet of corresponding size to remove. Sometimes the plugs are square male, and require nothing more than an open end wrench or crescent wrench to remove. The fill plug is usually a few inches above the drain plug, as the fill plug generally dictates how much fluid the box requires. Over filling can cause excessive drag on the gears and possibly burp fluid out of the vents or push past the seals. Unless it's a Getrag 360 in a '89-'93 Dodge....they require a slight overfill to keep the input bearing happy.

 

[gradywhaler]

The drain plug for most manuals is either on the bottom or very low on one of the sides. It's usually a 3/8" or 1/2" square female pipe plug that requires only a ratchet of corresponding size to remove. Sometimes the plugs are square male, and require nothing more than an open end wrench or crescent wrench to remove. The fill plug is usually a few inches above the drain plug, as the fill plug generally dictates how much fluid the box requires. Over filling can cause excessive drag on the gears and possibly burp fluid out of the vents or push past the seals. Unless it's a Getrag 360 in a '89-'93 Dodge....they require a slight overfill to keep the input bearing happy.

Thank you very much.

 

[TexasAg77]

So what fluid is needed for a T5? Have seen anything from GL3/4 to Budlight noted as usable...

Gracias

 

[ag4ever]

NOT Budlight!

At least use a respectable fluid like Shiner, you choose Bock or Blonde.

The official fluid is no longer available. I last used ATF in mine. Suggest looking at Raymond’s thread where he tried multiple flavors and broke multiple T-5’s before coming to an AX-15.

 

[spankrjs]

NOT Budlight!

At least use a respectable fluid like Shiner, you choose Bock or Blonde.

The official fluid is no longer available. I last used ATF in mine. Suggest looking at Raymond’s thread where he tried multiple flavors and broke multiple T-5’s before coming to an AX-15.

I use/like Valvoline Synchromesh MTF in T5's/AX15's.

ATF feels a little thin, gear oil feels too thick

 

[TexasAg77]

NOT Budlight!

At least use a respectable fluid like Shiner, you choose Bock or Blonde.

The official fluid is no longer available. I last used ATF in mine. Suggest looking at Raymond’s thread where he tried multiple flavors and broke multiple T-5’s before coming to an AX-15.

I do keep Shiner Bock on hand at the house and in the shop... I know Jason, (Chief Wahoo) likes it too!.

Will do the Valvoline Synchromesh in the T-5. 270K and still going strong... No point in changing now after using it 24 years.

Thanks, Spankjrs!