Refilling the trans fluid through the side mounted refill hole
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Refilling the trans fluid through the side mounted refill hole
I have a 1992 F150 with manual trans. I would like to change the trans fluid. What is the best method of getting the new fluid into the side mounted refill hole? Is there a special tool or trick?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ray Barnes
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ray Barnes
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When i did mine last, I used this deal that is almost exactly like a graese gun. mater a fact it was a grease gun tube, but it had a long hose on one end, and there was a plunger inside. did about a 1/3rd to a 1/2 a quart at a time, it sucked a lot of air. It was really handy for my transmission, but it was easier to do the 80/90 for the rear end the second tmie outa the fill can.
When i top my tranny or otehr things off in back, i have an old can lying around that i use the spout on the top of it on a quart can, and throw on a clear plastic fill tube.
With the transmission and rear end, you can get it up there just right where it will gravity drain into the tranny.
When i top my tranny or otehr things off in back, i have an old can lying around that i use the spout on the top of it on a quart can, and throw on a clear plastic fill tube.
With the transmission and rear end, you can get it up there just right where it will gravity drain into the tranny.
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Cheap and easy:
- remove the fill plug and go to the hardware store. Buy a few feet of clear plastic tubing that will fit into the fill hole (use plug for comparison). Make sure you have a funnel that fits the other end of the tube. Route this tube to the fill hole through the engine bay.
It helps a lot get the gear oil warm (by that I mean 70f or more, but not hot). It will pour a lot better warm.
- remove the fill plug and go to the hardware store. Buy a few feet of clear plastic tubing that will fit into the fill hole (use plug for comparison). Make sure you have a funnel that fits the other end of the tube. Route this tube to the fill hole through the engine bay.
It helps a lot get the gear oil warm (by that I mean 70f or more, but not hot). It will pour a lot better warm.
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a good way to warm oil or additives is to heat water to boiling in microwave and immersing bottle of fluid in the water.
of course taking proper precautions during this.
i disagree with the funnel, if you are working from underneath it makes it hareder to do.
for 3 dollars to buy a pump you really have no savings by just using a tube and funnel. imho.
of course taking proper precautions during this.
i disagree with the funnel, if you are working from underneath it makes it hareder to do.
for 3 dollars to buy a pump you really have no savings by just using a tube and funnel. imho.
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
for 3 dollars to buy a pump you really have no savings by just using a tube and funnel. imho.
Otherwise, I agree with you. If you can find a cheap pump that actually works, it's the easiest way.
Dave
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I got a pump from Napa that fits a 5 gal bucket For around 20 bucks and can last a lifetime. Move the pump from the 90w bucket to the ATF bucket to the what ever bucket. And always have plenty around to change and keep all your rigs full. I live a 100 miles from the closest store so having plenty is a motto around here. LOL
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