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09-09-2013, 10:48 AM
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Changing transmission fluid
I have no clue if the the manual transmission fluid has ever be changed. The truck has 150k+ miles and I heard if the fluid has never been changed before and you change it, the gears may slip. Is this true?
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09-09-2013, 10:56 AM
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Re: Changing transmission fluid
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Originally Posted by spring794
I have no clue if the the manual transmission fluid has ever be changed. The truck has 150k+ miles and I heard if the fluid has never been changed before and you change it, the gears may slip. Is this true?
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Just like any other fluid it gets old and looses what its made of. Therefore causing gears to sometimes slip and not properly lubricate the transmission.
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09-09-2013, 11:17 AM
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Remove your check level plug and see if any fluid seeps out. If not stick your pinky in there and see if fluid is only JUST below the hole.
What does it look like? Smell like? If it isn't reasonably red or smells burnt, go ahead and replace the fluid.
Remove the drain plug. Most likely there will be some fine metal shavings on the magnetic tip. Wipe those off of the tip.
Put the drain plug back in and start refilling. Again, only fill it transmission up until it slightly oozes out. Put the check plug back in and let 'er roll.
There won't be any issues unless you were about to have issues anyhow.
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09-09-2013, 01:01 PM
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Re: Changing transmission fluid
Yes, I would still change TX fluid. See another method (and photos) here: http://imgur.com/a/FzKcX
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09-10-2013, 03:03 AM
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Re: Changing transmission fluid
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Originally Posted by spring794
I have no clue if the the manual transmission fluid has ever be changed. The truck has 150k+ miles and I heard if the fluid has never been changed before and you change it, the gears may slip. Is this true?
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That refers to some automatics. Swapping the fluid on a manual won't hurt anything, providing you use the proper spec'd fluid. In fact, it may help make it easier to shift.
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09-10-2013, 08:49 AM
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I guess I'll change the fluid then. Since I'm going to change it, should I switch to synthetic transmission fluid?
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09-10-2013, 09:32 AM
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Re: Changing transmission fluid
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Originally Posted by spring794
I have no clue if the the manual transmission fluid has ever be changed. The truck has 150k+ miles and I heard if the fluid has never been changed before and you change it, the gears may slip. Is this true?
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Not on a manual. Change the fluid. Takes 2.8 quarts. Check your OM for correct fluid
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09-23-2013, 04:46 AM
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Not on a manual. Change the fluid. Takes 2.8 quarts. Check your OM for correct fluid
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wow I was not easy getting the new fluid in. I had to wash out an old spray bottle then pour the fluid into that and spray it into the tranny. Made a mess lol
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09-23-2013, 04:49 AM
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Re: Changing transmission fluid
They make cheap pumps for filling transmissions and diff cases....about 6-8$ at Autozone. :/
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09-23-2013, 04:51 AM
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Re: Changing transmission fluid
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Originally Posted by sharkbait518
wow I was not easy getting the new fluid in. I had to wash out an old spray bottle then pour the fluid into that and spray it into the tranny. Made a mess lol
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A funnel and 3' of tubing thru the engine compartment. POC
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09-23-2013, 05:29 AM
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A funnel and 3' of tubing thru the engine compartment. POC
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didn't think of that I had to use Redneck engineering lol thanks for all your tips. I found them lots of help
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09-23-2013, 07:44 PM
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You can also take the shifter out from inside the cab and just pour it in. It's not hard to take off
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