t-5 fluid ?

chatcher · 01-28-2005, 01:35 AM

im getting ready to fill the t-5 back up and it seems as though i've picked up the wrong fluid i did a forum search and learned it uses atf so back to the parts store i go my ? however is i was searching to get an idea on just how much fluid i should be putting in and now that i find i need atf does anybody have any suggestions also when filling should i fill to the upper plug with the tranny sitting level or should i tilt it and put in a specified ammount sorry but this is the first manual tranny ive worked on (first time i burnt a clutch)

chatcher · 01-28-2005, 02:00 AM

After you replace the driveshaft, the next thing you can do, is fill up the transmission with new ATF. To fill the the transmission, replace the bottom plug, and remove the top plug on the right side. Once it's removed, go above and start filling up the transmission through the shifter hole. Watch through the hole from inside for ATF to start leaking out from the top (fill) plug, and when it does, replace the fill plug, replace the shifter, and your done!

found this paragraph in an article on clutch replacement sound right to you guys?

Unit 5302 · 01-28-2005, 02:37 AM

That procedure will work. If the tranny is totally empty, you'll use about 5.6 pints. 1 pint = 16 oz.

GhettoPop · 01-28-2005, 09:36 AM

That precedure sounds good. I used 2 1/2 quarts of Redline Synthetic ATF when I did mine. If you buy 3 quarts, you will have plenty.

I believe you can also fill it from the fill plug if you use a little hand pump to get it in there, and then u wont have to remove the shifter. I never did this so if i'm wrong, someone correct me.

Ieatcamaros · 01-28-2005, 05:23 PM

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I believe you can also fill it from the fill plug if you use a little hand pump to get it in there, and then u wont have to remove the shifter. I never did this so if i'm wrong, someone correct me.

That is how I always fill mine up. I got one of those suction tubes from autozone for like $10. I just take the top off, fill er up with fluid, and pump it into the hole. Of course, this takes about 4-5 trips, depending on how much you spill.

chatcher · 01-28-2005, 07:05 PM

i already have the handle off because i figured now was a good time to replace the shifter while i had everthing torn apart i still cant phathom that my 5spd uses atf but go figure does anyone know the diff between regular castrol dex+merc and the merc5 oil i picked up the d+m today but i prob wont fill it up for another day or two still trying make sure the right stuff is in there

01-28-2005, 01:35 AM	#1
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	t-5 fluid ? im getting ready to fill the t-5 back up and it seems as though i've picked up the wrong fluid i did a forum search and learned it uses atf so back to the parts store i go my ? however is i was searching to get an idea on just how much fluid i should be putting in and now that i find i need atf does anybody have any suggestions also when filling should i fill to the upper plug with the tranny sitting level or should i tilt it and put in a specified ammount sorry but this is the first manual tranny ive worked on (first time i burnt a clutch) __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

01-28-2005, 02:00 AM	#2
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	Re: t-5 fluid ? After you replace the driveshaft, the next thing you can do, is fill up the transmission with new ATF. To fill the the transmission, replace the bottom plug, and remove the top plug on the right side. Once it's removed, go above and start filling up the transmission through the shifter hole. Watch through the hole from inside for ATF to start leaking out from the top (fill) plug, and when it does, replace the fill plug, replace the shifter, and your done! found this paragraph in an article on clutch replacement sound right to you guys? __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

01-28-2005, 02:37 AM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: t-5 fluid ? That procedure will work. If the tranny is totally empty, you'll use about 5.6 pints. 1 pint = 16 oz.

01-28-2005, 09:36 AM	#4
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: t-5 fluid ? That precedure sounds good. I used 2 1/2 quarts of Redline Synthetic ATF when I did mine. If you buy 3 quarts, you will have plenty. I believe you can also fill it from the fill plug if you use a little hand pump to get it in there, and then u wont have to remove the shifter. I never did this so if i'm wrong, someone correct me. __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

01-28-2005, 07:05 PM	#6
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	Re: t-5 fluid ? i already have the handle off because i figured now was a good time to replace the shifter while i had everthing torn apart i still cant phathom that my 5spd uses atf but go figure does anyone know the diff between regular castrol dex+merc and the merc5 oil i picked up the d+m today but i prob wont fill it up for another day or two still trying make sure the right stuff is in there __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

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