6sp please answer this
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Re: 6sp please answer this (Jhubbard)
Your 6-speed takes 4.1 quarts (overhaul) of Dexron III automatic transmission fluid according to the owner's manual. No misprint, you use auto tranny fluid in the 6-speed. If you plan to use another fluid make sure it meets the same specs as the Dexron III fluid. Not sure how you would remove all the stock fluid. I don't see a drain plug on the bottom of my 6-speed. Maybe a service tech on the forum can answer this. :chevy
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Re: 6sp please answer this (Patches)
Hmm, my drain plug was on the lower right side. Now my fill plug is on the upper left. :yesnod:
We need to get that guy in here who didn't know which way to turn his oil drain plug... I'm sure he could clarify left from right..
:blueangel: :) :reddevil
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Re: 6sp please answer this (Jhubbard)
A simple fluid change takes less than for a rebuild. My suggestion is to make sure the thing is full, drain it, and measure how much you got out, then put that much back in.
All the best. :yesnod:
All the best. :yesnod:
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Re: 6sp please answer this (Avanti)
Easier than that. Have the car level when you drain the fluid (i.e., on 4 jack stands, not just two), then fill until fluid starts running out the fill hole. Should take approximately 4 quarts.
Also, loosen the fill plug before the drain plug; they can be on there really tight!
Finally, DON'T USE GEAR LUBE! I don't know of any modern manual tranny that uses the old style gear lube. Any Dexron III compatible ATF will work just fine.
Have a good one,
Mike
Also, loosen the fill plug before the drain plug; they can be on there really tight!
Finally, DON'T USE GEAR LUBE! I don't know of any modern manual tranny that uses the old style gear lube. Any Dexron III compatible ATF will work just fine.
Have a good one,
Mike
