Change your manual transmission fluid ASAP!!!

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by zc06_kisstherain

how? i cant move up because there is no room

There was space around the transmission to lift the bottle up. The diff was more awkward, but I was still able get a little bit of an angle to allow the bottle to drain.

[jarnojvv]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

There was space around the transmission to lift the bottle up. The diff was more awkward, but I was still able get a little bit of an angle to allow the bottle to drain.

Definitely possible, did trans & dif, only used motul bottle nozzel

[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

There was space around the transmission to lift the bottle up. The diff was more awkward, but I was still able get a little bit of an angle to allow the bottle to drain.

drain whole bottle? i could drain only half or 3/4

Originally Posted by jarnojvv

Definitely possible, did trans & dif, only used motul bottle nozzel

not impossible i just meant to whole bottle to drain with using just nozzle

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by zc06_kisstherain

drain whole bottle? i could drain only half or 3/4

not impossible i just meant to whole bottle to drain with using just nozzle

I actually have to change mine this weekend; I'll try to get pics.

[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

I actually have to change mine this weekend; I'll try to get pics.

get update with pics if you changed

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by zc06_kisstherain

get update with pics if you changed

I haven't yet. I'm still working up the motivation to work on my car in 100 degree heat. Although I'll need to get under it this weekend, so I'll get it done.

[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

I haven't yet. I'm still working up the motivation to work on my car in 100 degree heat. Although I'll need to get under it this weekend, so I'll get it done.

true..
i changed mine at 90 degree...

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by zc06_kisstherain

get update with pics if you changed

Here you go. For the transmission, the bottle fits nicely up alongside the transmission. Massage the fill tube to get any kinks out and give the bottle small squeezes to assist with the filling process. It shouldn't need to be said, but put the fill tube in the hole before you raise the bottle. Also, put the fill tube in the actual fill hole and not the gap in the fins just in front of the fill hole. It's kind of embarrassing to pour brand new transmission fluid down the side of the transmission and all over your arm before realizing that you're a dumbass.



The diff is more difficult, especially with the newer, more square bottles. You can't really get the bottle up above the fill port until it's mostly empty and you can crush it a little. Get it as high as you can and squeeze it pretty hard to force the fluid up and out. Once that doesn't work anymore, squish the bottle up in front of the axle shaft and keep going. It's ok if you wad the bottle up to get it up there, because you'll be throwing it out anyways. It isn't a 100% solution, but it's good enough. You can always unscrew the tops of the bottles to transfer any remaining fluid into the next bottle.

[jcw99]

Very helpful--thanx a lot. I've yet to see the bottom of my car.

[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

Here you go. For the transmission, the bottle fits nicely up alongside the transmission. Massage the fill tube to get any kinks out and give the bottle small squeezes to assist with the filling process. It shouldn't need to be said, but put the fill tube in the hole before you raise the bottle. Also, put the fill tube in the actual fill hole and not the gap in the fins just in front of the fill hole. It's kind of embarrassing to pour brand new transmission fluid down the side of the transmission and all over your arm before realizing that you're a dumbass.



The diff is more difficult, especially with the newer, more square bottles. You can't really get the bottle up above the fill port until it's mostly empty and you can crush it a little. Get it as high as you can and squeeze it pretty hard to force the fluid up and out. Once that doesn't work anymore, squish the bottle up in front of the axle shaft and keep going. It's ok if you wad the bottle up to get it up there, because you'll be throwing it out anyways. It isn't a 100% solution, but it's good enough. You can always unscrew the tops of the bottles to transfer any remaining fluid into the next bottle.

i did it very similar but probably i got newer bottle.
i wish they just use standard cap so we can use pump

[Silverfrs86]

Well i used amsoil in my transmission and i must say i am disappointed because its pretty much the same as before only slightly smoother once its warmed up but now i cant downshift from 3-->2 i have to force it in... It was actually smoother down shifting with the oem fluid and just fyi i have the rear perrin shifter bushing and the whiteline transmission mount insert installed.

Im probably gonna try pentosin or redline mt-85 or mtl still not 100% sure yet because of the different grade from 75-90

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[gravitylover]

Just a quick FYI - Last time I was at the Subaru dealer I stopped at the parts counter and asked, the fluids are now available in 1 liter bottles for ~$10 each rather than just the very expensive gallons they had it in before.

Harbor freight has simple fluid transfer pumps for about $10 so that should make it easy to use to drain the bottle without doing crazy gymnastic moves

[venturaII]

Originally Posted by gravitylover

Just a quick FYI - Last time I was at the Subaru dealer I stopped at the parts counter and asked, the fluids are now available in 1 liter bottles for ~$10 each rather than just the very expensive gallons they had it in before.

Harbor freight has simple fluid transfer pumps for about $10 so that should make it easy to use to drain the bottle without doing crazy gymnastic moves

Pay close attention to the transmission fluid Subaru will sell you...I bought some and it was GL-5 rated. Maybe they're now also selling the correct Toyota fluid (LV 75W GL-3), but the last time I bought the Toyota stuff, it was ~50 bucks/liter.

[Decay107]

Originally Posted by venturaII

Pay close attention to the transmission fluid Subaru will sell you...I bought some and it was GL-5 rated. Maybe they're now also selling the correct Toyota fluid (LV 75W GL-3), but the last time I bought the Toyota stuff, it was ~50 bucks/liter.

This.

Subaru tried to sell me their "Extra-S" when I went in asking for transmission oil. It's GL-5 and will fuck your transmission good.