TurkishSquirrel Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 So I was doing an oil change on my car, and i was going to change the transmission oil, but i couldn't get this one bolt off and I'm not sure if that was the right one anyway, and i was talking to my friend and he said it didn't look like there was an oil pan there. So how do i change the oil for my transmission? Help is much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrEaM Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 there is a plug on the bottom of the transmission that looks like you could get a wrench in it, on the side of the transmission, there is a square shaped bolt that you could easily get to using an adjustable wrench but you might have to use some lube.. and DONT USE ROYAL PURPLE make sure you use oil that won't trash your trans.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrEaM Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 i'd give you some suggestions but right now i'm going through transmissions more often then i change my engine oil mostly b/c i i've had some bad luck with crappy used transmissions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0714 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 When I change the gear oil in my trans, Take the fill plug out (22mm I think) then stick a 1/2 inch drive pull bar in the plug that is facing directly down. about 2/3's of the way down the trans towards the drive shaft. Can't miss that drain plug. let it drain, put the bottom plug back. then I use a hose, route from the filler hole to the engine bay right beside the battery usually. fill up the gear oil until it starts running out of the filler hole. Or you can read a haynes manual, they have pictures most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Yeah those bolts are reeeeal fun to get loose after 30 years. Just got finished doing that one this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenycz Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Make sure you can get the fill plug out BEFORE you take out the drain plug. This will ensure that you don't wind up with an embarrassing moment (i.e. an empty trans with no way to fill it). Mike Nycz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurkishSquirrel Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 ya i thought those were the right ones, but i got confused because the square bolt was so hard to get off. I'll try some WD-40 on there. Also, if i shouldn't use royal purple, what should I put in there? I'm already running royal purple on the engine, is that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97s14kouki Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 i used redline mt90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I've been using a Marine oil change pump to drain and fill my trans. I've done it twice so far, once for the lil misshap with 5th gear adn once after the break-in. Not too messy and gets everything out of the trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurkishSquirrel Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 i used redline mt90 would I want to use that in the engine as well? is royal purple bad for the regular engine too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Royal purple is fine in an engine, but transmissions and engines are two completely COMPLETELY different applications. Some guys swear by automatic transmission fluid for some transmissions, and nissan even recomends it in their FSM for the T5 in the turbo cars. It's widely accepted that one of the better fluids that you can try in most manual trannys is syncromesh, by penzoil or GM. I WOULD NOT use regular engine weight oil though. Maybe in pinch, expecting to change it out in a week or so, but not for long term use. It's just plain the wrong weight in order to keep a transmission lubed and cooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazeum Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Could you use some AMSoil for instance in a T-5? In my Mitsu Evo, I'm using AMSoil 75w-90 GL-4. It's working pretty well, I've got no complain about it so far. The GL-4 or GL-5 classification is important since one can be bad for your bearing or other seals. Still in my Evo, both fluids are 75w-90 but: Trans => GL-4 Transfer Case => GL-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I went simple and just got some Lucas 80w-90 gear oil for my "A" type 5 spd. Hopefully that's ok after reading all this, lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 80W-90 is at least in range. 10W-30 engine oil isn't even close... Not wise to use that on a tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97s14kouki Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 would I want to use that in the engine as well? is royal purple bad for the regular engine too? no dont use redline mt90 in your engine thats for your transmisison. i havent heard anything bad from RP. i used it in my daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurkishSquirrel Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 haha i know not to use the transmission oil in the engine, I meant is the royal purple engine oil bad for the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globerunner513 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 a friend of mine who ran it in his FD said the engine didn't run as smooth as before unless it was at its perfect temperature. little too hot or cold and it wasn't happy. Some people live by the stuff, others have said it makes their car smoke. Take what you hear with a grain of salt i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Turkish~ Big phil runs royal purple in his 300+ HP L28ET I believe. Not sure if that's enough of an endorsement for you or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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