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How to add manual tranny fluid?
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:50 pm
by lilnicko11
As stated in the title? Whats the correct/proper way of changing your manual tranny fluid? I know its ATF+4 that is Mopar recommended for our cars. A step by step would be appreciated. K. Thanks. Is the fill spot located on the tranny casing??
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:29 pm
by sneakers O'toole
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:44 pm
by Themaggots
Good luck, it's such a PITA.
Re: How to add manual tranny fluid?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:07 am
by ZeroChad
lilnicko11 wrote: I know its ATF+4 that is Mopar recommended for our cars.
Not for anyone who drives their car faster than a grandma.
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:24 am
by occasional demons
2002 may still be the mopar gear oil. There should be a sticker with the MS spec, if it hasn't fallen off.
Depending on which car you are changing....
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:01 am
by Donkeypuncher
My 02 had ATf in it, although I got it at 58k so I'm not sure what it had originally.
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:03 am
by Danteneon
My 02 says it uses ATF. The easiest way to put fluid in the trans is to get a piece of hose long enough to go from the fill point, route it out the fender above the tire, and put a funnel on the hose. If the trans is empty you will need just under 2qts.
*edit*
I just read the write up. Same idea, I just went out the fender instead of through the engine compartment. But now that I de-cluttered the engine bay I could do this from up top.
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:48 am
by occasional demons
I wasn't sure of the cut off date, as '01 uses MS9417 (IIRC)
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:00 am
by Danteneon
IIRC, the switch-over took place in 2002, but the use of friction material on the shift forks (which was the reason for the change to ATF+4) took place at the end of 2002. All 2003-up take ATF+4 per factory.
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:56 pm
by INVUJerry
Everyone should switch to a synchromesh fluid regardless.