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Old May 28, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Default Quick question re: Transmission/Diff fluid change
Hi,

I'm just about to change out the transmission and differential fluid on my FRC and had a quick question.

Is there enough clearance to fit a thin funnel under the car to fill the fluids? Or should I invest in a hand pump?

The car will be up on a 2-post lift.

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Hand pump is the way to go.
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Hand pump is the way to go.
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ONLY way to fill the tranny is w/ a hand pump
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i got the amsoil hand pump, works great for both fills.
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Hi FRC Ken -

Hand pump......

http://www.iammoon.com/images/c5tech/diffoil/

http://www.iammoon.com/images/c5tech/transoil/



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Thanks for the quick replies!

Mqqn, Thanks for posting the links to your pictures. There's no way I'll be getting a funnel up there.
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Originally Posted by FRC Ken
Thanks for the quick replies!

Mqqn, Thanks for posting the links to your pictures. There's no way I'll be getting a funnel up there.
My pleasure, Ken.

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