tranny fluid change - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dispect · 01-26-2013, 04:55 PM

hi guys. ive seen alot of people claim that some fluid called "pentoil" or something really helps improve the shifting from 1st to 2nd. the only problem i have is- how do i change the fluid? i dont wanna bring it to a shop where they charge me an arm and a leg. thanks guys

nostromo · 01-26-2013, 05:03 PM

Do it your self. There is a tutorial on here with pics. Took me all of 1\2 hr to do it. Most of your time is spent getting the car on Jack stands.

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FreshFRS · 01-26-2013, 06:19 PM

I believe the Tranny fluid you want is Pentosin 75w80. check the DIY section

A5D5TRYR · 01-27-2013, 12:31 PM

The only real pain in the ass about changing the trans fluid is the brush guard removal and getting the new fluid in without making a mess. The fill plug is high enough that there's no way you can just pour oil into a funnel so you need to use a hand pump to pump the oil in. The one I had sucked and ended up taking forever and made a mess. Get yourself a good one and it likely won't be so bad.

01-26-2013, 04:55 PM	#1
Dispect Newbie Car Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Asphalt 6MT FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 413 Thanks: 78 Thanked 54 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	tranny fluid change hi guys. ive seen alot of people claim that some fluid called "pentoil" or something really helps improve the shifting from 1st to 2nd. the only problem i have is- how do i change the fluid? i dont wanna bring it to a shop where they charge me an arm and a leg. thanks guys

01-27-2013, 12:31 PM	#4
A5D5TRYR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: FR-S 6MT Ultramarine (BeeDrill) Location: London, Canada Posts: 238 Thanks: 104 Thanked 56 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The only real pain in the ass about changing the trans fluid is the brush guard removal and getting the new fluid in without making a mess. The fill plug is high enough that there's no way you can just pour oil into a funnel so you need to use a hand pump to pump the oil in. The one I had sucked and ended up taking forever and made a mess. Get yourself a good one and it likely won't be so bad. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S - Ultramarine 6MT

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nostromo Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Colorado Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do it your self. There is a tutorial on here with pics. Took me all of 1\2 hr to do it. Most of your time is spent getting the car on Jack stands. Sent From My Note II Using The Space-Time Continuum

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