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Old 08-26-2017, 03:40 PM   #253
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Have a look at this. I caught some grief for being too anal about it but the CAR being level matters when doing the tranny fluid fill.

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Torque spec transmission differential gt86 brz?

What is the service manual's recommended ft/lbs torque spec for the drain and fill plugs on the transmission and differential?

*edit* nvm found it.

trans: 27 ft/lbs
diff: 36 ft/lbs

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How terrible would it be to use
https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-104361-75W-90-Synthetic-Gear/dp/B000ONZXPK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512661887&sr=8-1&keywords=mobile+one+75w90



in the diff and in the transmission. Does the LS property make in unsuitable for use in the transmission? Just curious.
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Old 12-07-2017, 08:57 PM   #256
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How terrible would it be to use
https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-104361-75W-90-Synthetic-Gear/dp/B000ONZXPK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512661887&sr=8-1&keywords=mobile+one+75w90



in the diff and in the transmission. Does the LS property make in unsuitable for use in the transmission? Just curious.
don't use the LS stuff...spend a bit more and just go for the motul http://amzn.to/2AZNMC1

You don't have to buy it too often!

You CAN use the LS stuff in the diff though, but I'd just run the same of everything.
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Old 12-23-2017, 09:43 PM   #257
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If I use 2L instead of 2.2L will it be a problem? If it is can I mix two different transmission fluids for the last .2L?

If I do this with jacks am I going to need 4 to keep it level or can I just lift the top or bottom?
So... Can we use 2L and get away with 2 one L bottles or does it have to be 2.2L such that we have leftover?
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Old 01-06-2018, 04:37 PM   #258
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.2L is around 6.75oz, so not quite one cup. I think it'd be worth having the correct amount in there. It's not worth risking the transmission to save $25
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Old 04-06-2018, 01:12 AM   #259
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I change the differential and transmission fluid every year using Amsoil. This year, the fill and drain bolts were very rusted (outdoor parking and Minnesota winter road salt). I had trouble getting the hex wrench in the socket in the bolts, and used PB Blaster to make removal easier. I went to the dealer to look for new ones, and they wanted $13 each, so four bolts (2 for transmission, 2 for differential) would come to $52. Also, they did not have them in stock and would need to order them. Since it was Saturday, they would be ordered on Monday, and be in later in the week. My diff and transmission were already drained with the car on jack stands, so I came up with an alternative.

First I soaked the bolts in Evapo-Rust to get rid of the rust. The photo shows the bolts soaking in the Evapo-Rust solution, about an hour after putting them in. Note that only the exposed heads of the bolts are rusted, the threads are very clean. It took many hours before the bolt heads were nearly clean. I rinsed them and you can see the difference in the photo. I did re-soak them after that photo was taken to try to remove as much of the rust as I could. Some black spots appeared on the bolts at this point, but this is just carbon from the steel according to the Evapo-Rust website, and should not hurt anything.

I punched holes in cardboard with an old part of a lamp pole. The holes were just smaller than the bolts, and so I just screwed them into the cardboard. Then I painted one coat of Rust-Oleum etching primer, and one coat of yellow enamel. I didn't want to get the paint too thick where I couldn't easily fit in a wrench. Also, you are not supposed to use this paint for galvanized metal, but I figure most of it was worn off anyway and it's better than nothing. I used a halogen shop light that puts out a lot of heat about a foot away from the cardboard to "cook" the paint to speed drying, as it was quite humid at the time.

You can see the results. Hopefully when the time comes next year, the bolts will have little or no rust. The paint was slightly damaged by installing the bolts, but it should still protect them better than no paint at all.
How well did this hold up?

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Old 04-20-2018, 11:39 AM   #260
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Not too bad. I haven't touched them since I put them in (skipped changing the fluid last summer). After two Minnesota winters, they are still in decent shape on the differential. From the looks of the condition, I should be able to remove without them without undue effort in the summer. I will look at the transmission bolts soon as the weather improves. The photo showing snow was take on Monday, April 16, 2018. Today should have a high of 56°F so things are melting. It looks like spring is finally coming to Minnesota.
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Did anyone measure the crush washers? I really don't want to pay the dealership $15 for a couple crush washers. I'm guessing they aren't the same size as the ones used by the oil drain plug. That'd be too easy!
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Did anyone measure the crush washers? I really don't want to pay the dealership $15 for a couple crush washers. I'm guessing they aren't the same size as the ones used by the oil drain plug. That'd be too easy!
Yes, it's been measured:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=14

And yes, someone's found cheaper alternates online:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=40
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Yes, it's been measured:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=14

And yes, someone's found cheaper alternates online:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=40

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Have a look at this. I caught some grief for being too anal about it but the CAR being level matters when doing the tranny fluid fill.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110736
Why so level? Are there different quantities for a dry/factory trans and diff versus a drained trans and diff? Is part of the measurement to add based on more than just coated parts like residuals at the bottom?

There are vehicles that call for filling the fill plug on a level surface until oil begins to drain because the drain location would represent the volume of fluid required for the change. In that case, the vehicle needs to be as level as possible. In the case that someone knows how much to fill, the best procedure would be to tilt the car towards the drain plug to maximize emptying then to tilt the car away from the fill plug to maximize fluid retention.

Am I missing something?
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Why so level? Are there different quantities for a dry/factory trans and diff versus a drained trans and diff? Is part of the measurement to add based on more than just coated parts like residuals at the bottom?

There are vehicles that call for filling the fill plug on a level surface until oil begins to drain because the drain location would represent the volume of fluid required for the change. In that case, the vehicle needs to be as level as possible. In the case that someone knows how much to fill, the best procedure would be to tilt the car towards the drain plug to maximize emptying then to tilt the car away from the fill plug to maximize fluid retention.

Am I missing something?
I don't think you're missing anything. The procedure calls for the vehicle to maintain a horizontal position (i.e level) and when fluid begins to drain from the overflow tube, you have the proper amount of fluid. (provided you followed all the other steps like proper temperature, engine running, etc.)
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I don't think you're missing anything. The procedure calls for the vehicle to maintain a horizontal position (i.e level) and when fluid begins to drain from the overflow tube, you have the proper amount of fluid. (provided you followed all the other steps like proper temperature, engine running, etc.)
Is that true for manuals?
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