How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
11-08-2004, 11:16 PM
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Re: How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
He has the AX-5, Bill (4 cyl...). I have a bottle in my garage -- I'll post
a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
Eric
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> Eric wrote:
>>
>> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
>> transmission
>> in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid from the
>> dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been told that
>> not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5. Some
>> may
>> back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems using
>> the
>> dealership fluid.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
Eric
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> Eric wrote:
>>
>> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
>> transmission
>> in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid from the
>> dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been told that
>> not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5. Some
>> may
>> back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems using
>> the
>> dealership fluid.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
11-08-2004, 11:16 PM
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Re: How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
He has the AX-5, Bill (4 cyl...). I have a bottle in my garage -- I'll post
a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
Eric
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>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
>> transmission
>> in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid from the
>> dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been told that
>> not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5. Some
>> may
>> back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems using
>> the
>> dealership fluid.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
Eric
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>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
>> transmission
>> in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid from the
>> dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been told that
>> not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5. Some
>> may
>> back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems using
>> the
>> dealership fluid.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
11-08-2004, 11:16 PM
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Re: How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
He has the AX-5, Bill (4 cyl...). I have a bottle in my garage -- I'll post
a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
Eric
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> mailto:--------------------
>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
>> transmission
>> in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid from the
>> dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been told that
>> not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5. Some
>> may
>> back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems using
>> the
>> dealership fluid.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
Eric
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> mailto:--------------------
>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
>> transmission
>> in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid from the
>> dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been told that
>> not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5. Some
>> may
>> back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems using
>> the
>> dealership fluid.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
11-09-2004, 12:20 AM
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Re: How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
A Japanese transmission is a Japanese transmission:
http://www.----------.com/ax5_ax15.jpg Just another grade of puny.
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Eric wrote:
>
> He has the AX-5, Bill (4 cyl...). I have a bottle in my garage -- I'll post
> a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
>
> Eric
http://www.----------.com/ax5_ax15.jpg Just another grade of puny.
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mailto:--------------------
Eric wrote:
>
> He has the AX-5, Bill (4 cyl...). I have a bottle in my garage -- I'll post
> a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
>
> Eric
11-09-2004, 12:20 AM
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Re: How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
A Japanese transmission is a Japanese transmission:
http://www.----------.com/ax5_ax15.jpg Just another grade of puny.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Eric wrote:
>
> He has the AX-5, Bill (4 cyl...). I have a bottle in my garage -- I'll post
> a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
>
> Eric
http://www.----------.com/ax5_ax15.jpg Just another grade of puny.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Eric wrote:
>
> He has the AX-5, Bill (4 cyl...). I have a bottle in my garage -- I'll post
> a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
>
> Eric
11-09-2004, 12:20 AM
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Re: How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
A Japanese transmission is a Japanese transmission:
http://www.----------.com/ax5_ax15.jpg Just another grade of puny.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Eric wrote:
>
> He has the AX-5, Bill (4 cyl...). I have a bottle in my garage -- I'll post
> a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
>
> Eric
http://www.----------.com/ax5_ax15.jpg Just another grade of puny.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Eric wrote:
>
> He has the AX-5, Bill (4 cyl...). I have a bottle in my garage -- I'll post
> a pic tomorrow and send you a link. ;-)
>
> Eric
11-09-2004, 12:44 PM
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Re: How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
I should clarify, I am not sure what trans fluid is supposed to be used, but
I seem to recall the spec is for automatic trans fluid.
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
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> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
> transmission in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid
> from the dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been
> told that not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5.
> Some may back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems
> using the dealership fluid.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:10ovk1grn7r6173@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "jwallace" <jwallacq@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:5fec4a32.0411081110.79fe3f77@posting.google.c om...
>>> I have a 94 Wrangler, 4-cyl., and I need to check the oil level in the
>>> manual transmission, and add oil if necessary.
>>>
>>> Am I going to have to remove the skid plate in order to access the
>>> filler hole?? And, if so, does the transmission have to be supported
>>> somehow while I am lowering the skidplate? Are there any potential
>>> problems or complications that I should be aware of?
>>>
>>> TIA, john w.
>>
>>
>> No, the skid plate does not have to come off. Yes, if the skid plate is
>> removed, you must support the trans and tcase.
>>
>> There is a fill hole about 2/3 up the side of the trans, it will be a
>> plug
>> that can be removed with a large allen wrench in many cases. Remove the
>> plug
>> and put your finger in. If the oil is right at the bottom of the fill
>> hole,
>> it is fine, if your finger comes out dry, then you need oil. Put oil into
>> the fill hole until it begins to come out, then put the plug back in. If
>> my
>> memory serves me, you need to top it off with automatic transmission
>> fluid.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
I seem to recall the spec is for automatic trans fluid.
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:aCWjd.48437$IE1.8552@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
> transmission in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid
> from the dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been
> told that not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5.
> Some may back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems
> using the dealership fluid.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:10ovk1grn7r6173@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "jwallace" <jwallacq@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:5fec4a32.0411081110.79fe3f77@posting.google.c om...
>>> I have a 94 Wrangler, 4-cyl., and I need to check the oil level in the
>>> manual transmission, and add oil if necessary.
>>>
>>> Am I going to have to remove the skid plate in order to access the
>>> filler hole?? And, if so, does the transmission have to be supported
>>> somehow while I am lowering the skidplate? Are there any potential
>>> problems or complications that I should be aware of?
>>>
>>> TIA, john w.
>>
>>
>> No, the skid plate does not have to come off. Yes, if the skid plate is
>> removed, you must support the trans and tcase.
>>
>> There is a fill hole about 2/3 up the side of the trans, it will be a
>> plug
>> that can be removed with a large allen wrench in many cases. Remove the
>> plug
>> and put your finger in. If the oil is right at the bottom of the fill
>> hole,
>> it is fine, if your finger comes out dry, then you need oil. Put oil into
>> the fill hole until it begins to come out, then put the plug back in. If
>> my
>> memory serves me, you need to top it off with automatic transmission
>> fluid.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
11-09-2004, 12:44 PM
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Re: How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
I should clarify, I am not sure what trans fluid is supposed to be used, but
I seem to recall the spec is for automatic trans fluid.
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:aCWjd.48437$IE1.8552@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
> transmission in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid
> from the dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been
> told that not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5.
> Some may back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems
> using the dealership fluid.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:10ovk1grn7r6173@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "jwallace" <jwallacq@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:5fec4a32.0411081110.79fe3f77@posting.google.c om...
>>> I have a 94 Wrangler, 4-cyl., and I need to check the oil level in the
>>> manual transmission, and add oil if necessary.
>>>
>>> Am I going to have to remove the skid plate in order to access the
>>> filler hole?? And, if so, does the transmission have to be supported
>>> somehow while I am lowering the skidplate? Are there any potential
>>> problems or complications that I should be aware of?
>>>
>>> TIA, john w.
>>
>>
>> No, the skid plate does not have to come off. Yes, if the skid plate is
>> removed, you must support the trans and tcase.
>>
>> There is a fill hole about 2/3 up the side of the trans, it will be a
>> plug
>> that can be removed with a large allen wrench in many cases. Remove the
>> plug
>> and put your finger in. If the oil is right at the bottom of the fill
>> hole,
>> it is fine, if your finger comes out dry, then you need oil. Put oil into
>> the fill hole until it begins to come out, then put the plug back in. If
>> my
>> memory serves me, you need to top it off with automatic transmission
>> fluid.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
I seem to recall the spec is for automatic trans fluid.
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:aCWjd.48437$IE1.8552@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
> transmission in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid
> from the dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been
> told that not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5.
> Some may back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems
> using the dealership fluid.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:10ovk1grn7r6173@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "jwallace" <jwallacq@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:5fec4a32.0411081110.79fe3f77@posting.google.c om...
>>> I have a 94 Wrangler, 4-cyl., and I need to check the oil level in the
>>> manual transmission, and add oil if necessary.
>>>
>>> Am I going to have to remove the skid plate in order to access the
>>> filler hole?? And, if so, does the transmission have to be supported
>>> somehow while I am lowering the skidplate? Are there any potential
>>> problems or complications that I should be aware of?
>>>
>>> TIA, john w.
>>
>>
>> No, the skid plate does not have to come off. Yes, if the skid plate is
>> removed, you must support the trans and tcase.
>>
>> There is a fill hole about 2/3 up the side of the trans, it will be a
>> plug
>> that can be removed with a large allen wrench in many cases. Remove the
>> plug
>> and put your finger in. If the oil is right at the bottom of the fill
>> hole,
>> it is fine, if your finger comes out dry, then you need oil. Put oil into
>> the fill hole until it begins to come out, then put the plug back in. If
>> my
>> memory serves me, you need to top it off with automatic transmission
>> fluid.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
11-09-2004, 12:44 PM
#19
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Re: How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
I should clarify, I am not sure what trans fluid is supposed to be used, but
I seem to recall the spec is for automatic trans fluid.
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:aCWjd.48437$IE1.8552@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
> transmission in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid
> from the dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been
> told that not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5.
> Some may back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems
> using the dealership fluid.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:10ovk1grn7r6173@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "jwallace" <jwallacq@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:5fec4a32.0411081110.79fe3f77@posting.google.c om...
>>> I have a 94 Wrangler, 4-cyl., and I need to check the oil level in the
>>> manual transmission, and add oil if necessary.
>>>
>>> Am I going to have to remove the skid plate in order to access the
>>> filler hole?? And, if so, does the transmission have to be supported
>>> somehow while I am lowering the skidplate? Are there any potential
>>> problems or complications that I should be aware of?
>>>
>>> TIA, john w.
>>
>>
>> No, the skid plate does not have to come off. Yes, if the skid plate is
>> removed, you must support the trans and tcase.
>>
>> There is a fill hole about 2/3 up the side of the trans, it will be a
>> plug
>> that can be removed with a large allen wrench in many cases. Remove the
>> plug
>> and put your finger in. If the oil is right at the bottom of the fill
>> hole,
>> it is fine, if your finger comes out dry, then you need oil. Put oil into
>> the fill hole until it begins to come out, then put the plug back in. If
>> my
>> memory serves me, you need to top it off with automatic transmission
>> fluid.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
I seem to recall the spec is for automatic trans fluid.
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:aCWjd.48437$IE1.8552@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
> transmission in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid
> from the dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been
> told that not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5.
> Some may back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems
> using the dealership fluid.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:10ovk1grn7r6173@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "jwallace" <jwallacq@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:5fec4a32.0411081110.79fe3f77@posting.google.c om...
>>> I have a 94 Wrangler, 4-cyl., and I need to check the oil level in the
>>> manual transmission, and add oil if necessary.
>>>
>>> Am I going to have to remove the skid plate in order to access the
>>> filler hole?? And, if so, does the transmission have to be supported
>>> somehow while I am lowering the skidplate? Are there any potential
>>> problems or complications that I should be aware of?
>>>
>>> TIA, john w.
>>
>>
>> No, the skid plate does not have to come off. Yes, if the skid plate is
>> removed, you must support the trans and tcase.
>>
>> There is a fill hole about 2/3 up the side of the trans, it will be a
>> plug
>> that can be removed with a large allen wrench in many cases. Remove the
>> plug
>> and put your finger in. If the oil is right at the bottom of the fill
>> hole,
>> it is fine, if your finger comes out dry, then you need oil. Put oil into
>> the fill hole until it begins to come out, then put the plug back in. If
>> my
>> memory serves me, you need to top it off with automatic transmission
>> fluid.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
11-09-2004, 12:45 PM
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Re: How to check oil in Manual Trans.?
Well, that is certainly NOT auto trans fluid.
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> mailto:--------------------
>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
>> transmission
>> in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid from the
>> dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been told that
>> not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5. Some
>> may
>> back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems using
>> the
>> dealership fluid.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41903927.6433263D@***.net...
> http://www.----------.com/AX15lube.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> No, do NOT add automatic transmission fluid. You'll trash your
>> transmission
>> in no time. Make sure to buy the manual transmission fluid from the
>> dealership. It's expensive (around $15 a quart), but I've been told that
>> not using it can be hazardous to the brass bushings in the ax-5. Some
>> may
>> back me up, some may refute it -- but I haven't had any problems using
>> the
>> dealership fluid.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
