[Z06] New fluids in the Z
11-08-2009, 04:37 PM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
New fluids in the Z
I'm going to order some Amsoil and swap out some fluids next weekend.
I have in mind:
Engine flush
5w-30 motor oil
EaO oil filter
75w-90 gear fluid
Manual trans fluid-according to Amsoil, I can use universal trans fluid for this application.
Power steering fluid
Clutch fluid (DOT 3)
Brake fluid (DOT 3)
Coolant
Am I missing anything here?
I want to change for my sake of mind.
Are any additives necessary?
Any tips or techniques to make things go easier?
I have in mind:
Engine flush
5w-30 motor oil
EaO oil filter
75w-90 gear fluid
Manual trans fluid-according to Amsoil, I can use universal trans fluid for this application.
Power steering fluid
Clutch fluid (DOT 3)
Brake fluid (DOT 3)
Coolant
Am I missing anything here?
I want to change for my sake of mind.
Are any additives necessary?
Any tips or techniques to make things go easier?
11-09-2009, 11:52 AM
#4
Le Mans Master
Hi Edmond -
You'll need a 10mm hex wrench for the diff plugs. I use a 10mm deep well socket on the short end of the allen wrench to make a "handle".
more pics of the diff change procedure -
http://www.iammoon.com/images/c5tech/diffoil/
and more pics of the trans fluid change procedure -
http://www.iammoon.com/images/c5tech/transoil/
I would make sure the fill plugs will come out of both the trans and the diff BEFORE you drain them as a precaution.
Also be sure to locate the crush washers on the plugs so as not to lose them.
Finally - I would pour the trans fluid into a gallon jug if it comes in quarts - this will save you the headache of moving the pump to 4 different quart bottles when you are pumping it into the trans.
best regards -
mqqn
You'll need a 10mm hex wrench for the diff plugs. I use a 10mm deep well socket on the short end of the allen wrench to make a "handle".
more pics of the diff change procedure -
http://www.iammoon.com/images/c5tech/diffoil/
and more pics of the trans fluid change procedure -
http://www.iammoon.com/images/c5tech/transoil/
I would make sure the fill plugs will come out of both the trans and the diff BEFORE you drain them as a precaution.
Also be sure to locate the crush washers on the plugs so as not to lose them.
Finally - I would pour the trans fluid into a gallon jug if it comes in quarts - this will save you the headache of moving the pump to 4 different quart bottles when you are pumping it into the trans.
best regards -
mqqn
11-09-2009, 01:42 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
If you have a small air compressor, I found that running a small air tube to the top of the bottle, and using air to push the transmission fluid into the transmission worked better than a pump, especially if you do not have a lift in your garage.
Drill a hole for the fill tube in one of the trans. fluid bottle caps, and run it all the way to the bottom.
Drill a second hole just big enough for a small air line like you see for aquariums. Connect air line to a nozzle on your air compressor and set at a low pressure (10 psi or less).
Squeeze the nozzle to pressure the top of the bottle and push the fluid down and up into the tube to the transmission.
Drill a hole for the fill tube in one of the trans. fluid bottle caps, and run it all the way to the bottom.
Drill a second hole just big enough for a small air line like you see for aquariums. Connect air line to a nozzle on your air compressor and set at a low pressure (10 psi or less).
Squeeze the nozzle to pressure the top of the bottle and push the fluid down and up into the tube to the transmission.